Owen Au Cheuk-hei, former president of the now-disbanded Student Union of The Chinese University of Hong Kong (SUCUHK), was arrested on the morning of July 12 by the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC). Au is accused of inciting others not to vote by activity in public during the 2021 Legislative Council Election in violation of…
Former CUHK Student Union Chairman Arrested for Alleged Illegal Conduct in the 2021 LegCo Election
Priest Begins Protest Outside Hong Kong Prison Against Detentions of Activists
July 15, 2022
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HONG KONG—A Catholic priest launched a three-day protest on Thursday in sweltering heat outside a Hong Kong maximum security prison, demanding the release of activists and democratic politicians held under a sweeping national security law. Milan-born missionary Franco Mella, a longtime rights activist in the Chinese-ruled city, vowed to refuse food as he stood on…
Study Tours: United Front Work Extended to Hong Kong Secondary School Students
On July 7, which was the 85th anniversary of the “humiliating” Marco Polo Bridge Incident, the Education Bureau (EDB) took the opportunity to announce the “mainland study tour” scheme under the new subject of Citizenship and Social Development (CSD). The scheme “allows students to experience the history and culture of China and its latest developments.”…
Pro-CCP Restaurant Owners Planned to Celebrate on Hongkongers’ Day of Trauma
BANG BANG Oriental Foodhall, a food court owned by Hong Kong restaurateurs in North London, received backlash recently after the restaurant group announced in early July that it would hold its fifth-anniversary celebratory event on July 21. The incident was greeted with surprise within the Hongkongers community in the United Kingdom, as July 21 is…
Patients With Existing Coronary Problems Are at Greater Risk of Heart Attack During the Pandemic Say Specialists
Studies have found that the risk of acute coronary syndrome (ACS) attack has risen during the ongoing pandemic. A local Hong Kong patient group survey found: nearly 50 percent of the ACS patients were unaware that they must take their prescription drugs for at least one year after angioplasty. This is to reduce the risk…
Chinese Researchers Develop New AI Tech to Screen ‘Loyalty’ of Communist Party Members
News Analysis Chinese researchers recently developed artificial intelligence technology that can gauge Chinese officials’ loyalty to the ruling Communist Party. The technology could be a tool for Beijing’s anti-corruption campaign to monitor further and purge “corrupt” Party members, indicating the regime’s growing fear of losing its legitimacy and power. More than 4.7 million officials at all…
11-Year-Old Girl Returns Home after Myocarditis Scare Following Her Second COVID-19 Vaccine
Siu Yick-tung, an 11-year-old girl from Hong Kong, was admitted to hospital with chest pains three weeks after receiving the second dose of COVID-19 vaccination. She was later diagnosed with myocarditis. Siu’s condition deteriorated sharply at the time, and she had to be admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU). Siu’s aunt posted updates on…
Rope Skipping World Champion Timothy Ho Now Takes on Fire
Hongkonger Timothy Ho Chu-ting, shares his journey, experience, and future plans as a professional rope-skipping athlete. Rope-skipping has been an important part of his life for nearly 20 years. At the age of 27, Ho is now a rope skipping coach. Looking back on his sports journey, Ho believes that emotional discipline is the key…
CE John Lee Limits Questions During His 1st Q&A Session With LegCo
The new Chief Executive (CE) of Hong Kong, John Lee Ka-chiu, attended his first meeting with the Legislative Council (LegCo) as CE on July 6, 2022. The CE’s Office wrote to the LegCo, suggesting members focus on only seven areas of public concern. His suggestions raised questions about LegCo’s ability to supervise the government. In…
Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee Limits Questions During 1st Q&A With LegCo
The new Chief Executive of Hong Kong, John Lee Ka-chiu, attended his first meeting with the Legislative Council (LegCo) as leader on July 6, 2022. The Chief Executive’s Office wrote to the LegCo, suggesting members focus on only seven areas of public concern. His suggestions raised questions about LegCo’s ability to supervise the government. In…
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