Reuters Institute report says Hong Kong media facing intimidation, financial crisis, political pressure and tax audits
The 2026 Digital News Report said that journalists in the city are “treading carefully to avoid crossing vaguely defined legal red lines and, as a result, practising more self-censorship.” The government, in turn, says press freedom is respected.
Record haul for HKFP at SOPA journalism awards
HKFP’s reporting on the aftermath of the Tai Po fire, photojournalism from the night of the blaze, and an investigation into how independent book stores faced simultaneous tax audits won honourable mentions at the SOPAs.
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Beijing’s top official gives ‘4 affirmations’ to Hong Kong gov’t after 2-day visit
Xia Baolong, director of the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office, was spotted giving Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee a thumbs-up after the two officials shook hands, local media reported.
Hong Kong to relax rules on leasing subsidised flats
The Housing Authority said that it had approved a scheme allowing owners of subsidised sale flats to rent out their units without paying a land premium to the government.
In Pictures: Foreign missions in Hong Kong mark Tiananmen crackdown with candles, social media tributes
The annual move to commemorate the hundreds, perhaps thousands, killed during the 1989 Tiananmen crackdown is often blasted by local and Chinese authorities, and has been cited by Beijing as “evidence” of foreign interference.
In Pictures: Activists stopped near ex-vigil site amid large police deployment on Tiananmen crackdown anniversary
A man was surrounded by police officers on Paterson Street after being spotted holding a candle. Another man was intercepted by police after he put on a blindfold and used a red marker pen to write on his arm outside the Sogo department store.
In Pictures: For 4th year, patriotic carnival held on former site of Hong Kong’s Tiananmen crackdown vigils
Legislative Council (LegCo) President Starry Lee praised the Hometown Market Carnival for not only showcasing Chinese specialities, but also boosting the local economy and enhancing exchanges between Hong Kong and mainland China.
Explainer: What to know about Hong Kong’s past Tiananmen commemorations and nat. security trial of vigil leaders
HKFP looked at the events surrounding the establishment of the Hong Kong Alliance in Support of Patriotic Democratic Movements of China, the Tiananmen vigils it organised, and the ongoing national security trial of its leaders.
Opinion
What they carry: The unseen burdens of migrant domestic workers in Hong Kong
“On International Domestic Workers Day, which falls on June 16, we encourage Hong Kong and Indonesian people, and their governments, to appreciate and celebrate the deep commitment of migrant domestic workers,” write Sringatin and MICROLAB Collective.
A brief history of anonymously scattered leaflets
“No doubt government policies are usually well chosen and efficiently implemented. Still, our leaders should perhaps take a word of advice from Oliver Cromwell… ‘I beseech you, in the bowels of Christ, think it possible you may be mistaken’,” writes Tim Hamlett.
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HKFP Lens: Dragon and lion dances bring Tam Kung Festival to life in Shau Kei Wan
Lion and dragon dance troupes, martial artists and acrobats paraded along Shau Kei Wan Main Street East, from the Factory Street Playground to the historic Tam Kung Temple near the waterfront.
Investigation: Illegal firings, cancelled visas and lack of healthcare – how domestic workers facing critical illness are left in limbo
Investigation shows how over 700 domestic workers faced life-threatening illnesses in Hong Kong over the past five years. Many were abandoned by employers, agents, and governments, and were often denied access to treatments that represented their only hope for survival.
Eyes in the sky: Hong Kong police tackle petty crime with drone patrols, but privacy concerns linger
Police have been rapidly expanding their use of surveillance technology and automated drones, using them to hunt down people who overstayed visas or gambled illegally. However, privacy concerns remain, especially if AI capabilities are incorporated.
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