Hong Kong Businessman Jason Poon Jailed for 1 Month for Contempt of Court
Hong Kong businessman Jason Poon was sentenced by the High Court to one month in prison for two counts of contempt of court and ordered to pay HK$262,000 (approximately US$33,500) in legal costs. The contempt stemmed from a YouTube livestream in which Poon called a Labour Tribunal judge “bottom‑tier” and shared excerpts of court transcripts. Poon, a well‑known whistleblower who previously exposed a major MTR construction scandal, also faces ongoing investigations over alleged government loan fraud. The case highlights the tension between outspoken anti‑corruption activism and Hong Kong’s strict judicial discipline.
Chinese Robotaxis Stall in Apparent ‘Malfunction,’ Police Say
Chinese internet giant Baidu’s driverless taxi service Apollo Go experienced a system malfunction that left multiple vehicles stalled on Wuhan streets. Passengers were stranded for more than half an hour while calls to customer service went unanswered. Police investigations confirmed...
US Lawmaker Says Taiwan Defence Spending Bill Approval ‘Very Important’
U.S. Senators John Curtis and Jeanne Shaheen told Taiwan that passing a special defence budget is "very important" as Washington steps up pressure on the island to fund its own security. Taipei’s ruling Democratic Progressive Party has tabled a NT$1.25 trillion...
China Used Fake LinkedIn Profiles to Spy on NATO, EU: Security Source
Chinese state security operatives deployed fabricated LinkedIn recruiter accounts to infiltrate NATO and EU institutions, posing as head‑hunters to solicit sensitive information. The fake profiles, such as the "Kevin Zhang" persona, offered paid reports before requesting classified data, paying recruits...
Lawyer’s Paradoxical Logic: Advance Notice Was ‘Groundless’ and Necessary
A public inquiry into the November Wang Fuk Court fire, which killed 168 residents, is scrutinizing the role of Hong Kong’s Independent Checking Unit. Senior Counsel Jenkin Suen, representing the government, labeled allegations that the unit tipped off the consulting...
Hong Kong NGO Urges Pregnant Domestic Workers to Seek Help After Woman Arrested over Baby Found in Bin
A 34‑year‑old Indonesian domestic worker in Hong Kong was arrested on suspicion of concealing a newborn’s birth after the infant was discovered dead in a women’s restroom bin at Lee Theatre Plaza. The baby, still attached to its umbilical cord,...
Hong Kong Court Dismisses Appeal by Swedish Businessman Convicted of Raping Domestic Worker
Hong Kong’s Court of Appeal upheld the rape and buggery conviction of Swedish businessman Patrik Tobias Ekstrom, rejecting his challenge to the trial’s jury directions and evidentiary rulings. Ekstrom, who had been granted bail pending appeal, was remanded in custody...
3 Apple Daily Firms Declared ‘Prohibited Organisations’ After Hong Kong Gov’t Deregistration
Hong Kong’s Companies Registry struck off Apple Daily Limited, Apple Daily Printing Limited and AD Internet Limited, designating them as prohibited organisations under the city’s national security framework. Each firm was fined HK$3,004,500 (approximately $385,000 USD) for breaching the law,...
Hong Kong Proposes Blanket Smoking Ban on Construction Sites, Seeking to Penalise Workers, Contractors
Hong Kong’s Labour and Welfare Bureau is set to introduce a blanket smoking ban across all construction sites, both indoor and outdoor, following the deadly Tai Po fire in November 2025. The proposal imposes a HK$3,000 (≈$384) fixed penalty on workers caught...
New Macau Nat. Security Law Open to Government ‘Misuse,’ Rights Group Says
Macau’s Legislative Assembly unanimously passed a new national security law that permits judges to conduct cases behind closed doors and requires defence lawyers to obtain clearances before participation. The law expands powers first introduced in 2009 and widened in 2023,...
Taiwan Leader Says Two Nuclear Power Plants ‘Meet Conditions’ to Restart
Taiwan President Lai Ching‑te announced that the island’s second and third nuclear power plants meet the conditions for reactivation, signaling a potential policy reversal on the nuclear‑free agenda. The plants were shut down in 2023 and 2025 as part of...
Hongkongers Are Suffering as Oil Prices Spike. There’s a Better Way to Help Them.
Oil prices have surged amid the Iran war, sharply raising fuel costs for Hong Kong’s truckers, cab drivers and commuters. Lawmakers have urged the government to introduce temporary fuel subsidies to ease the burden. The opinion piece argues that subsidies...
Hong Kong Gov’t Urged to Stabilise Oil Prices as some Residents Turn to Illicit Fuel Amid Middle East War
Hong Kong lawmakers are pressing the government to curb soaring fuel prices that have risen sharply since the Middle East conflict began in late February. Esso’s standard petrol is up 6.4% to HK$23.43 per litre, while Sinopec’s price has jumped...
Hong Kong Court Rules Subversion Trial of Tiananmen Vigil Activists Will Go On
Hong Kong's national security court ruled that a prima facie case exists against veteran Tiananmen vigil activists Lee Cheuk-yan and Chow Hang-tung for inciting subversion. The three designated security judges dismissed the defence’s bid for early acquittal but also rejected...
Hong Kong Authorities Arrest 8 over Alleged Insider Trading Involving Brokerages, Hedge Fund
Hong Kong’s Independent Commission Against Corruption and Securities and Futures Commission arrested eight individuals, including senior executives of two brokerages and a hedge‑fund manager, in a joint “Fuse” operation targeting insider dealing. Authorities allege the executives accepted over HK$4 million in...
Cathay Pacific Says Surcharge to Rise as Fuel Prices Jump During Mideast War
Cathay Pacific announced it will raise fuel surcharges as jet fuel prices doubled in March following the Middle East conflict. The airline still expects to grow passenger capacity by about 10% in 2026, backed by an 11.9% revenue increase and...
Booming Markets Propel Hong Kong Exchange’s Profits to Record High
Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing reported a second‑year profit record in 2025, with attributable earnings up 36% to US$2.3 billion and total revenue hitting US$3.7 billion. The exchange reclaimed its position as the world’s leading IPO venue, hosting 119 listings that raised...