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The Department of Justice has launched a funding scheme aimed at helping small and medium-sized law firms and newly qualified barristers adopt legal technology. The Funding Scheme for LawTech Solution Subscription, managed …

Cigna Global is offering new customers an additional 10% discount on eligible international health insurance plans purchased between November 1 and November 30, 2026. The discount continues for the lifetime of the …

Investor sentiment was further buoyed by Bank Negara Malaysia’s decision to maintain the overnight policy rate at 2.75%, says analyst.

More than half of working carers in Hong Kong have never used the family-friendly measures offered by their companies, a study has found, sparking calls from experts to change workplace cultures to …

Chief Executive John Lee on Thursday said Hong Kong would continue to expand its international trade network to better contribute to the country's overall development. Speaking at the Hong Kong sub-forum of …

Chief Executive John Lee on Thursday said Joshua Wong was one of the “primary culprits responsible for undermining Hong Kong’s prosperity and stability” after he was jailed for 10 years for conspiracy …

Hong Kong should proactively plan and implement forward-looking strategies amid rapid changes in global industrial chains and the rapid development of technology and artificial intelligence, the city’s leader has said at an …

Wong, 30, is among hundreds of Hongkongers detained under the controversial national security law.

China’s vice premier brushed off “completely unfounded” concerns that his country was “squeezing out” other economies as he opened a major business fair on Thursday aimed at enticing importers. The United States …

Some 15 years ago, then-high school student Joshua Wong was a rising political star in Hong Kong’s pro-democracy movement. Now 30, he has been sentenced for the second time under a Beijing-imposed …

US asset manager Federated Hermes has opened its office in Hong Kong, after two years of preparation, joining a wave of international financial giants competing for growth in the Asia-Pacific region. The …

Newtalk新聞 香港高等法院今（5）日以「串謀勾結外國勢力危害國家安全罪」，判處香港民主運動人士黃之鋒有期徒刑10年，僅其中2個月與其正在服刑的「47人案」同期執行，預計於2036年11月刑滿。對此，台灣基進黨主席王興煥表示，香港《國安法》將請求國際關注香港人權的行為入罪，但制定這條罪名的中國，才是全世界最積極動員的「境外勢力」政權。 王興煥指出，黃之鋒已遭關押超過2100天，上個月剛滿30歲，若服刑期滿，出獄時將是40歲。他表示，黃之鋒在《國安法》體制下認罪後遭判重刑，而法官在判詞中列舉的事證，包括在美國推動《香港人權與民主法案》、會見美國國會議員、率團赴美要求重新審視香港特殊地位、發起連署要求美國與瑞士、法國等國停止向港警供應戰術物資、撰文與接受外媒訪問，以及在社群平台分享羅冠聰的貼文等；但這些行為並無暴力、竊密或破壞，而是遊說、連署、受訪與發表言論。 王興煥批評，這些行為在任何民主國家都是公民社會最基本的行動方式，台灣的公民團體與青年也時常從事相同的活動。；但在香港《國安法》之下，要求外國停止出售鎮壓物資被視為「敵對行動」，向國際說明香港處境則被視為「危害國家安全」。他也質疑，港區國安法於2020年6月30日生效，法官宣判時強調黃之鋒並非因國安法生效前的行為或政治理念受罰，甚至將時任美國眾議院議長的裴洛西誤稱為「白宮發言人」。這份判決不僅邏輯前後矛盾，連列為事證的事實都有誤，卻絲毫不影響結論。 針對法官以事發時香港法治「面臨極高風險」為由，認定黃之鋒罪行重大，王興煥批評，這形成循環論證：北京以國安法收回香港自由引發抗爭，再以抗爭造成的「法治危機」為由，加重懲罰抗爭者，被告罪責的輕重，取決的不是其行為，而是政權的恐懼程度。 王興煥進一步指出，中國一方面將香港人向國際求援定為「勾結外國勢力」，另一方面卻長期在台灣動員「第五縱隊」網絡。他以近日涉嫌共諜案棄保潛逃的張俊傑為例對照，中國才是全世界最積極動員的「境外勢力」政權。王興煥也提醒，香港《國安法》第38條將適用範圍擴及香港以外的非永久居民，在台灣替香港發聲、呼籲國際關注的國人，同樣可能被納入。 王興煥表示，黃之鋒自15歲投入反國教運動，用整個青年時期見證一國兩制的承諾逐步被收回。他呼籲台灣社會記得，一個政權可以將「請求世界看見」定為重罪，自由一旦失去，就會被一條一條罪名逐年磨去，絕不能讓香港的今天成為台灣的明天。延伸閱讀：黃之鋒已關6年 再遭重判10年 王丹轟：無恥政權追殺年輕學子！凸顯中共心虛殘暴黃之鋒遭「港版國安法」判刑 陸委會：停止以國安為名進行政治打壓快訊》要把人關到死？ 香港高院今對黃之鋒勾結外國勢力判10年徒刑國際自由聯盟通過3項挺台決議！明定中國對台無主權、管轄權蔣萬安推《萬安警報》四叉貓批學人精！問二三期主題？網秒答：鮮奶、大巨蛋

Exclusive: pro-democracy activist’s prison letters reveal fascination with AI, brushes with Triads and an appetite for booksHong Kong pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong sentenced to 10 years in prison in national security case …

Second security law penalty pushes expected release date to 2036

A senior government doctor has been found guilty of professional misconduct over a dangerous driving conviction and his failure to report it promptly to Hong Kong’s medical watchdog. The Medical Council of …

The mathematics competency level of Hong Kong’s Primary Three pupils has hit an all-time low in a citywide assessment by authorities, while their English performance reached a record high. Results for this …

Mr. Wong, one of the most high-profile members of a movement that was quashed in 2020, was accused of conspiracy to collude with foreign forces, a national security offense.

A Hong Kong lawmaker has suggested using a government-managed digital platform to verify property owners’ identities when casting their ballots in estate meetings, a measure meant to help prevent unauthorised proxy voting. …

The sentencing marks the activist's second national security conviction, extending his incarceration just two months before he was due to be freed.

Newtalk新聞 有關香港民主人士黃之鋒遭港府指控觸犯「串謀勾結外國或境外勢力危害國家安全」罪，並遭香港法院重判10年，大陸委員會今（5）日對相關方面持續以「國家安全」為名，不斷戕害港人的基本人權與言論自由，表達強烈譴責與憂心。 陸委會指出，黃之鋒前因「反送中」運動多起案件被判4個月至13.5個月不等刑期，之後，又因民主派初選案遭判4年8個月；其自2020年末遭關押迄今，已身陷囹圄逾2,000天。 中共及港府持續利用「港版國安法」等威權工具，對香港民主人士羅織罪名，進行無止盡的政治追訴，打壓人民追求自由、民主與人權的合法權利，不僅剝奪香港的自由人權，更持續損害香港的國際形象與法治基石。 陸委會呼籲，言論自由與民主人權，是現代法治社會保障的基本價值。中共及港府應停止對民主人士的打壓與司法迫害，終止以「國家安全」為名的政治濫訴，並即刻釋放無辜遭拘押人士，保障港人應有的基本人權與言論自由。延伸閱讀：快訊》要把人關到死？ 香港高院今對黃之鋒勾結外國勢力判10年徒刑翁曉玲批「境外敵對勢力」定義狹隘 梁文傑一句話反擊前央視主持人「跳機」滯桃園機場！民進黨團曝立場前央視主持人尋求台灣庇護遭拒！梁文傑揭駁回原因國台辦批沈伯洋、護航張俊傑 梁文傑反嗆中國：不容說嘴

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Prominent Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong was sentenced to 10 years in prison Thursday for his second conviction under a Beijing-imposed national security law, in a case that…

Former activist Joshua Wong was on Thursday jailed for 10 years after pleading guilty to conspiracy to collude with foreign countries or external elements to endanger national security. High Court Judge William …

Wong, 30, has been imprisoned since 2020 and is the only activist in Hong Kong prosecuted twice under national security lawHong Kong activist Joshua Wong has been sentenced to 10 years in …

Financial Secretary Paul Chan on Thursday said Hong Kong’s wealth management sector is growing strongly and is well positioned to capture a fair share of business emanating from shifting global affluence. In …

Newtalk新聞 中華人民共和國全國人民代表大會常務委員會於2020年逕自立法設立《中華人民共和國香港特別行政區維護國家安全法》（下稱《港區國安法》）後，中華人民共和國香港特別行政區政府（下稱港府）就大力逮捕民主派人士。其中，包括前香港眾志秘書長黃之鋒即遭港府指控多項罪名，而今（4）日香港高等法院針對黃之鋒所涉勾結外國勢力罪判處10年徒刑。 自《港區國安法》實施以來，港府就對黃之鋒提出多項刑事指控，包括先前參加反送中運動、六四集會及民主派初選等政治活動，陸續涉及至少6宗主要刑事案件。而相關指控包括，包括煽惑他人參與未經批准集結、組織未經批准集結、參與未經批准集結、在未經批准集結中使用蒙面物品、藐視法庭、串謀顛覆國家政權，以及串謀勾結外國或者境外勢力危害國家安全等。 而黃之鋒本人自2020年11月起持續遭羈押或服刑，其指控包括早期因涉及2019年包圍香港警察總部、反禁蒙面法遊行及2020年六四維園集會等3宗案件，經上訴及刑期調整後，合計判處23個月又15日監禁。2023年4月，黃之鋒又因在社群平台轉載涉及香港警員及其家屬個人資料的貼文連結，違反法院禁制令，被裁定藐視法庭罪成，另判監3個月。 自《港區國安法》實施以來，黃之鋒本人自2020年11月起持續遭羈押或服刑至今。 圖 翻攝自介面新聞 到了2024年，黃之鋒又再因參與2020年香港民主派「35加初選」，遭香港法院依《港區國安法》以串謀顛覆國家政權罪判處4年8個月監禁。而黃之鋒原定於明年1月獲釋，不過，香港警方於去年6月再以涉嫌違反《港區國安法》第29條「串謀勾結外國或者境外勢力危害國家安全罪」拘捕並起訴黃之鋒，依該條規定，一般情節可處3年至10年監禁，若屬罪行重大，最重可判處終身監禁。 黃之鋒本人於今年9月2日在香港高等法院認罪，其辯護律師則於庭上求情，表示黃之鋒案發時僅23歲，且至今已服刑近6年，且在獄中持續進修及反省，盼法庭考量其認罪、案件檢控延誤，以及原本可能與其他案件同期執行刑期等因素，給予三分之一認罪減刑及額外2年刑期扣減，最終判處約4年半監禁。不過，香港高等法院似乎不理會相關求情，仍判處黃之鋒10年徒刑。延伸閱讀：川普麻煩大了 ! 民主黨奪回眾院 首位黑人議長將誕生、白宮恐遭全面調查桃園市長民調狠甩對手11％ 張善政：每一分、每一秒都在努力石舫亘合體江啟臣妻掃市場 挺蔣婦批年輕人「沒歷練、言論不厚道」「萬安警報」實體現身！ 他看了傻眼：這不就競選文宣嗎....公務員看過來！考績甲等75%上限掰了 銓敘部證實今年起取消

HONG KONG (AP) — Prominent Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong was sentenced to 10 years in prison Thursday for his second conviction under a Beijing-imposed national security law, in a case that …

The former student leader was previously expected to be freed in January after serving four years and eight months for 'subversion' under a Beijing-imposed national security law.

Newtalk新聞 實況主「Toyz」(劉偉健)2024年5月因販毒案入獄，如今已服刑2年又5個月。本月3日Toyz假釋出獄，並依法執行強制出境返回香港。而先前傳出已與Toyz登記結婚的女星篠崎泫，被質疑對方出獄後都沒表態「在看風向嗎？」。對此，篠崎泫無奈回應，「會不會有可能我已經忙死」。 Toyz先前因販賣大麻菸彈，被判處4年2個月徒刑，2024年5月16日正式入獄。今年10月20日台中高分院裁定假釋中交付保護管束，檢方命令以驅逐出境代替保護管束，昨日Toyz假釋出獄，並於下午1時搭乘飛機離台返港。雖然Toyz入獄已經2年多，但他的影響力仍不減，旗下手搖飲料店也時常緊跟時事，推出新品飲料。恢復自由身後，Toyz在Threads簡單發文寫下「報數」，並將2024年5月16日入監當天發布的「珍重再見」貼文取消置頂。 而篠崎泫近期時常發布工作貼文，但都未提到Toyz，因此引來部分網友開酸，「Toyz出來了，y嫂都沒表示什麼不？在看風向嗎？」。面對外界質疑，篠崎泫表示，「會不會有可能我已經忙死」，強調近期工作忙碌無暇顧及其他。另外，先前傳出Toyz已在獄中與篠崎泫登記結婚，但此事並未獲得本人證實。※Newtalk提醒您：#遠離毒品，少一份毒品，多一分健康；吸毒一時，終身危害，戒毒諮詢專線：0800-770-885(0800-請請您-幫幫我)。延伸閱讀：寵粉無極限！李多慧「慶祝味全龍奪冠」請粉絲吃飯 快閃地點曝光遭爆「戶政事務所低調登記結婚」？陳柏霖、庭瑄雙雙回應了洪榮宏首度加入2027大港舞台！神秘跨界搭檔曝光成樂迷焦點沈伯洋談兒虐數據「用猜的」 國民黨要求向台北市民、蔣萬安道歉「伊朗戰爭將在我想要的時候結束」! 不顧黨內究責動武害慘敗 川普依然強硬

This article was first published on November 6, 1976. Concorde arrives, softly, softly by Mark Giles The supersonic age hit Hongkong yesterday (November 5, 1976) – not with a bang, as many …

Jailed Hong Kong opposition activist Joshua Wong Chi-fung has been sentenced to 10 years behind bars for his role in a global campaign to instigate sanctions against mainland China and the city …

Jailed Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong has been sentenced to 10 years’ imprisonment after pleading guilty to conspiring to collude with foreign forces, his second conviction under a Beijing-imposed national security …

Beyondsoft showcased its financial AI and digital solutions at Hong Kong FinTech Week x StartmeupHK 2026, where the ...

Beijing is expanding its central bank-backed digital currency network to offshore institutions, including Hong Kong branches, while banks are also exploring local e-CNY wallets for foreign firms to deepen cross-border integration. “We …

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 — Carlsberg Malaysia has clarified that it was never a sponsor of Hyrox Kuala Lumpur 2026 and...

Most asset managers in Hong Kong expect broader access to mainland China’s two Nasdaq-style stock markets to strengthen the city’s private wealth business, an industry survey shows, as hard-tech firms continue to …

Two stories about Macau passports have surfaced in recent weeks, and together they raise something more interesting than either does alone: who gets to decide what a Macau document – or a …

All four local universities included in the QS World University Rankings: Asia 2027 improved their positions, according to the latest rankings released by global higher education research organization Quacquarelli Symonds (QS). The …

When Shenzhen-listed digital infrastructure provider Runjian Corporation expanded into the Middle East and Southeast Asia through Hong Kong, adapting meant more than translating software interfaces or navigating local data privacy laws. It …

A former top Hong Kong official has called on the government to release a structural inspection report of the fire-ravaged Wang Fuk Court to dispel the concerns of homeowners who have rejected …