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Across the forgotten walls of a Hong Kong island, a flock of bird murals rises

They perch gently on concrete ledges. They nestle into peeling stucco. Occasionally, they soar across a stone house's rooftop.

The Independent UK

Hong Kong begins national security trial of organisers of Tiananmen Square vigil group

The case comes weeks after the conviction of media tycoon Jimmy Lai

The Independent UK

Hong Kong national security trial of three pro-democracy activists begins

Chow Hang-tung, Lee Cheuk-yan and Albert Ho, who led Tiananmen Square vigils, are accused of inciting subversion

The Guardian - UK

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National security trial for Hong Kong's Tiananmen vigil organizers to open

Two organizers of a vigil commemorating people killed in Beijing's Tiananmen Square crackdown in 1989 will stand trial on Thursday

The Independent UK

Man disqualified from Hong Kong marathon for running with baby strapped to his chest

The runner has also been banned from taking part in future events

The Independent UK

What to know about the trial in Hong Kong against Tiananmen vigil organizers

A national security trial for former organizers of Hong Kong’s Tiananmen Square vigil opens Thursday

The Independent UK

Torture, spies and fibre cables: The security concerns over China’s new embassy

MI5 has admitted it is ‘not realistic’ to eliminate each and every potential risk

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Spying, oppression and secret rooms: Security concerns over China’s new embassy

Opponents have argued Beijing’s mega-embassy could become an espionage hub.

The Independent UK

Hong Kong Film Awards under scrutiny after four films dropped without explanation

Qualifying films are automatically included for consideration and cannot be withdrawn either

The Independent UK

Kung Fu Hustle Star Dead: Bruce Leung Siu-lung Cause Of Death And Career Highlights

Kung Fu Hustle star Bruce Leung Siu-lung has died aged 77, with reports citing acute cerebral oedema and tributes highlighting his martial arts legacy globally.

International Business Times UK

Hong Kong revises apartment complex fire death toll to 168

Police confirm toll after concluding identification process of remains

The Independent UK

Singapore tries to give its flagging stock market a kickstart with a link to the NASDAQ, allowing firms to easily list in both places

The bridge will appeal to companies who want to access U.S. capital, yet still tap “strong brand recognition” in Southeast Asia, says EY's Chan Yew Kiang.

Fortune

Tech Brief (Jan. 14): China to Release Rules on EV Battery Recycling

U.S. relaxes Nvidia H200 export curbs to China, Luxshare seeks refund on India asset deal

Caixin Global

Hong Kong officials want to expand oversight of building maintenance after deadly fire

Hong Kong officials want to expand oversight of building maintenance and enhancing fire safety measures

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David Webb, prominent Hong Kong shareholder activist, dies at 60

David Webb, a prominent Hong Kong shareholder activist, has died at 60

The Independent UK

Former Apple Daily staff plead for lighter sentences in landmark Hong Kong national security case

Former executives of a defunct Hong Kong pro-democracy newspaper are pleading for lighter sentences under a national security law

The Independent UK

Jimmy Lai sentencing hearing begins in Hong Kong after people queue for days to show their support

Concerns have been raised over the British media tycoon’s health, as he suffers from hypertension and diabetes in prison

The Independent UK

Red lines and increasing self-censorship reshape Hong Kong's once freewheeling press scene

Hong Kong's press freedom has dramatically declined over some 20 years, falling from 18th to 140th in a global press freedom index

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Evening Standard

HSBC agrees to pay £260m to settle dividend fraud case in France

The banking giant separately announced it had secured shareholder backing for its plans to take Hang Seng private.

The Guardian - UK

Back to the Past review – everybody’s still gun-fu fighting in time-travel sequel

Louis Koo is the modern-day cop still trapped in the Qin dynasty in this cinematic reprise of the hit 2001 Hong Kong TV series

Caixin Global

The Week Ahead (Jan. 5–11): Chinese AI Startups Line Up for Hong Kong IPOs

South Korean President visits China, Lenovo to launch personal AI agent

Fortune

AI chip designer Biren’s shares surge 76% on debut in Hong Kong

Biren’s strong start will likely augur well for two other AI-related stocks—MiniMax and Zhipu—that are set to list in HK next week.

The Independent UK

Shares are higher in Asia in an upbeat start to the new year

Asian shares have begun the new year with an upbeat start, led by a 2% gain for Hong Kong's Hang Seng index

Euronews

Hong Kong greets 2026 without fireworks after 161 killed in deadliest blaze in decades

The pyrotechnic displays against Hong Kong’s world-famous skyline of skyscrapers typically draw hundreds of thousands of people including many tourists to both sides of the promenade.

The Independent UK

Why Hong Kong has cancelled its New Year’s Eve fireworks

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