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Hong Kong Ani-Com 2025: Heavy Rain Fails to Deter Fans on Event’s Last Day

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Crowds pack venue despite black rainstorm signal, as vendors tout last-minute offers to entice fans.See the Story

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HKFP Monitor August 2, 2025: Advocacy space shrinks as LGBTQ event axed, academia falls in line

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

Welcome to HKFP Monitor: Your weekly bird’s-eye view of the latest news and trends across Hong Kong’s media landscape. Subscribe to receive our free, essential round-ups by email every Friday. Welcome back to HKFP Monitor. This week, we covered the cancellation of Hong Kong’s biggest LGBTQ event after yet another last-minute venue pullout, new rules pushing public universities to align with Beijing, and a podcast taken down over “sensitive” com…Read Article

Hong Kong court jails 5 for rioting in 2019 protests following gov’t appeal against acquittal

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

A Hong Kong court has jailed five people for rioting during the 2019 pro-democracy protests and unrest after the government successfully challenged their acquittal. District Court in Wan Chai. File photo: Hans Tse/HKFP. Deputy District Judge David Ko on Wednesday sent Lam Hin-shing, 21; Angie Lee, 23; So Nga-yin, 26; Henry Tse, 28; and Chan Lok-sun, 31, to prison following their rioting convictions. Lam was jailed for two-and-a-half years, Lee a…Riots · Wan Chai Read Article

The Hong Kong Book Fair Will Be Held at the Wan Chai Convention and Exhibition Centre for Seven Days Starting From the 16th of Next Month

The Hong Kong Book Fair will be held for seven consecutive days at the Wan Chai Convention and Exhibition Center from the 16th of next month. The Hong Kong Sports and Leisure Expo and Snack World will also be held at the same time. The 35th Hong Kong Book Fair, together with the other two exhibitions, is expected to have about 770 exhibitors. The book fair will be themed "Food Culture • Future Life" and will have more than 600 cultural activitie…Wan Chai · Wan Chai Read Article

‘It has been so long’: Hongkongers acquitted in 2019 protest cases face lengthy legal battle after gov’t appeals

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Chan Lok-sun, 31, appeared calm earlier this month when he heard he was found guilty of rioting for an event that took place almost six years ago in Hong Kong. His conviction came nearly four years after the same court acquitted him of the same charge. Chan Lok-sun, 31, is convicted of rioting during the 2019 pro-democracy protests and unrest on June 9, 2025, following the government’s appeal against his acquittal. Photo: Kyle Lam/HKFP. Chan and…Riots · Wan Chai Read Article

New Companies Linked to 'Nudify' Apps That Ran Ads on Facebook, Instagram

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

Content warning: This story discusses non-consensual deepfake nude imagery. On the surface, Crushmate appeared to be one of many artificial intelligence “girlfriend” or “companion” apps. Its multiple websites said it specialised in “crafting the AI girl of your dreams”, and on Google and Apple’s app stores, it was described as an “AI chat product designed to provide users with a comprehensive emotional support and communication experience”. But…Meta · Wan Chai Read Article

Blue Cross Launches a New Round of "Just Right" Campaign to Meet the Needs of Young Hong Kongers for Daily Life Security

Hong Kong – Media OutReach Newswire – June 17, 2025 – Blue Cross (Asia Pacific) Insurance Limited (“Blue Cross”) announced the launch of a new “Just Right” campaign focusing on core products such as travel insurance, home insurance, domestic insurance and auto insurance. Blue Cross launched a new "Just Right" promotional campaign, inviting popular up-and-coming singer Hong Ju-sheng to join forces. Continuing the brand slogan of last year's succ…Wan Chai · Wan Chai Read Article

Jailed Hong Kong social worker Jackie Chen appeals against rioting conviction, sentence after retrial

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Jailed Hong Kong social worker Jackie Chen has launched appeals against her conviction and nearly four-year sentence after a retrial found her guilty of rioting during the protests and unrest in 2019.Social worker Jackie Chen outside the District Court in Hong Kong on March 11, 2025. Photo: Hillary Leung/HKFP.Chen, who was frequently seen on the front line of the 2019 protests with a loudhailer, was sentenced in April to three years and nine mon…US Congress · Wan Chai Read Article

From Wan Chai to Belgravia: The Hari Unveils a Dazzling Two-City Suite Experience

In a world where hotel packages often come with more fluff than substance, The Hari has launched something with genuine flair—and, dare we say, a little bit of swagger. Their newly unveiled experience, A Tale of Two Cities: Twin City Suite Sensation, offers guests the rare opportunity to bed down in both The Hari Hong Kong and The Hari London with all the trimmings of bespoke urban adventure, luxurious accommodation, and, naturally, afternoon te…Wan Chai · Wan Chai Read Article

Drink in Focus: Smoky Manhattan at Mizunara

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The Wan Chai bar injects extra depth to the classic cocktail with precision techniques and innovative spirit pairings.Lifestyle · Wan Chai Read Article

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Hong Kong Ani-Com 2025: Heavy Rain Fails to Deter Fans on Event’s Last Day

HKFP Monitor August 2, 2025: Advocacy space shrinks as LGBTQ event axed, academia falls in line

Hong Kong court jails 5 for rioting in 2019 protests following gov’t appeal against acquittal

The Hong Kong Book Fair Will Be Held at the Wan Chai Convention and Exhibition Centre for Seven Days Starting From the 16th of Next Month

‘It has been so long’: Hongkongers acquitted in 2019 protest cases face lengthy legal battle after gov’t appeals

New Companies Linked to 'Nudify' Apps That Ran Ads on Facebook, Instagram

Blue Cross Launches a New Round of "Just Right" Campaign to Meet the Needs of Young Hong Kongers for Daily Life Security

Jailed Hong Kong social worker Jackie Chen appeals against rioting conviction, sentence after retrial

From Wan Chai to Belgravia: The Hari Unveils a Dazzling Two-City Suite Experience

Drink in Focus: Smoky Manhattan at Mizunara

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Hong Kong court jails 5 for rioting in 2019 protests following gov’t appeal against acquittal

The Hong Kong Book Fair Will Be Held at the Wan Chai Convention and Exhibition Centre for Seven Days Starting From the 16th of Next Month

‘It has been so long’: Hongkongers acquitted in 2019 protest cases face lengthy legal battle after gov’t appeals

New Companies Linked to 'Nudify' Apps That Ran Ads on Facebook, Instagram

Blue Cross Launches a New Round of "Just Right" Campaign to Meet the Needs of Young Hong Kongers for Daily Life Security

Jailed Hong Kong social worker Jackie Chen appeals against rioting conviction, sentence after retrial

From Wan Chai to Belgravia: The Hari Unveils a Dazzling Two-City Suite Experience

Drink in Focus: Smoky Manhattan at Mizunara