Hong Kong issues another cold weather alert as mercury dips to as low as 6½ degrees

This story has been made freely available as a public service to our readers. Please consider supporting SCMP’s journalism by subscribing. New users who download our updated app get a seven-day free trial. The Hong Kong Observatory has issued another cold …

Where does Hong Kong’s pineapple bun come from? Japan, Mexico or a creative baker’s mind?

The pineapple bun – bo lo bao, or bo lo yau when sliced open and stuffed with a slab of butter – is a popular Hong Kong pastry found in many bakeries and convenience stores in the city, and in Chinatowns around the world. Contrary to its name, the …

Hong Kong police install 11 CCTV camera sets in Kwun Tong under new traffic plan

Hong Kong police have installed surveillance cameras in Kwun Tong as part of a new real-time traffic management system. It is the first artificial intelligence (AI) system in the city to involve traffic simulation for deployment and traffic light …

Fake ‘Hong Kong coin’ promoted by chief executive impersonator account

A Solana-based ‘Hong Kong coin’ is being promoted by an X account impersonating as the Chief Executive of Hong Kong. Authorities and regulators have warned traders not to get scammed by the fake coin. On March 6, Hong Kong lawmaker and active crypto …

Pay freezes won’t fix Hong Kong’s chronic fiscal problems

42 endangered live lizards seized at Hong Kong airport

HONG KONG — A total of 42 endangered live lizards have been seized by customs officials at Hong Kong International Airport, the government said. All of the lizards were found Tuesday concealed inside an air consignment declared to contain dehumidifiers, …

Hong Kong Coin Fraud: Scammers Impersonate Chief Executive to Launch Fake Crypto

An X (Twitter) account impersonating the Chief Executive of Hong Kong, John Lee Ka-chiu, falsely posted information about the launch of a National Hong Kong Coin on Thursday. A Facebook account directly linked to the official website of the Chief Executive …

Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai wraps up testimony at nat. security trial after 52 days in witness box

Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai has wrapped up his testimony in his high-profile national security trial after taking the witness stand for more than 50 days.Jimmy Lai in 2020. Photo: HKFP.Wearing a light grey blazer, Lai waved to his family members and …

Hong Kong’s top court rules in favour of Tiananmen vigil trio in nat. security case

Hong Kong’s top court has ruled in favour of three Tiananmen vigil activists, quashing their convictions over failing to comply with a national security police data demand.Chow Hang-tung, former leader of the group that organised Hong Kong’s annual …

Hong Kong security chief condemns legal scholar for ‘undermining rule of law’ in op-ed on Yuen Long attack court ruling

Hong Kong’s security chief has condemned a legal scholar for “undermining the rule of law” after the latter wrote an opinion piece criticising a court ruling that sent an ex-lawmaker to jail for “rioting” in the Yuen Long attack in 2019.Legal scholar …