Author: Andrew Rogers

A school principal in Hong Kong has said he will seek legal advice after being dismissed following a dispute during a student trip to Singapore. The principal, Lee Cheuk-hing, was removed from his position at San Wui Commercial Society Secondary School in Tuen Mun after an incident that took place during a school excursion on May 22. According to his statement, Lee expressed “shock and regret” over the decision by the school board, which terminated his employment with immediate effect on June 2. He said he had initially planned to resign but that the board rejected his resignation and proceeded…

A rising Hong Kong student cost crisis is shaping the decisions of mainland Chinese graduates, as high living expenses and salary pressures push many to reconsider staying in the city after completing their studies. For 22-year-old Carol Chen, a mathematics and statistics graduate from Hong Kong Baptist University, the decision became clear weeks before graduation in July. She carefully compared the cost of staying in Hong Kong with returning to mainland China and found that staying would stretch her finances too tightly. Chen expected to earn about HK$20,000, or roughly US$2,552, as a starting salary in a junior data analyst…

Hong Kong authorities have confirmed through a Hong Kong baby DNA test that an unmarried couple arrested in a child neglect investigation are the biological parents of an undocumented infant known as Danny. Police sources said on Thursday that Tsang Wai-bong and Kwan Pui-sin were identified as the parents following DNA testing, according to reporting from local media. The case involves a two-month-old baby who was reportedly born at home and not officially registered with the Immigration Department. Authorities said the child’s legal status was unclear because the parents initially refused to submit DNA evidence confirming their relationship. The confirmation…

China is preparing to send a new crew to its space station in a major step for its human space program. The Shenzhou XXIII mission is set to launch late on Sunday night from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China. The mission will carry three astronauts to the Tiangong space station, which orbits Earth at about 400 kilometers above the planet. The launch will use a Long March 2F carrier rocket. The rocket is scheduled to lift off at 11:08 pm local time. Engineers are completing final checks and fuel preparations at the launch site. Officials say all…

Education authorities in Hong Kong have ordered a secondary school to submit a written report after a video surfaced online showing the school principal allegedly swearing at security staff during an overseas trip. The incident reportedly took place during a school visit to Singapore and has triggered an official investigation. Education Bureau said it became aware of the viral video and immediately contacted both the school and its sponsoring body. Officials confirmed that they are closely monitoring the situation and will provide guidance as the case develops. The bureau said it has instructed the school to carry out a full…

The collapse of China Evergrande Group has taken another major turn. Liquidators for the failed property giant are now seeking 57 billion yuan, or about US$8.4 billion, from three entities linked to PricewaterhouseCoopers in a Hong Kong court case. The lawsuit is one of the biggest corporate claims ever seen in Hong Kong. It focuses on audit work connected to Evergrande before the company collapsed under massive debt. The liquidators handling Evergrande’s winding-up process are Tiffany Wong and Eddie Middleton from Alvarez & Marsal. They told the High Court that PwC entities should share responsibility for audits linked to the…

A Hong Kong court has ordered the confiscation of more than HK$674,000 linked to defendants in a major terrorism-related trial tied to the 2019 anti-government protests. The High Court ruled that the funds were associated with plans to support violent actions against police officers. The case is connected to a group known as the “Dragon Slaying Brigade,” which prosecutors said was involved in plotting attacks during the unrest. The court found that the money seized from three defendants amounted to “terrorist property” under the United Nations (Anti-Terrorism Measures) Ordinance. This marks the first time such an order has been issued…

Paul Chan Mo-po is preparing for a five-day visit to Europe, where he is expected to promote Hong Kong’s financial system and strengthen economic ties with international partners. According to a statement released on Sunday, Chan’s trip will focus on presenting Hong Kong as a stable and attractive destination for global investment. He is also expected to highlight the city’s efforts to strengthen safeguards against financial crime, including measures to combat terrorism financing. The visit comes at a time when global geopolitical tensions are shifting following recent high-level diplomatic activity involving the United States, China, and Russia. Officials in Hong…

Hong Kong is preparing for a major upgrade as Hong Kong Terminal 2 opens at Hong Kong International Airport on May 27. The new facility is part of a large airport expansion plan. Officials say it will make travel faster and easier for passengers. The terminal uses new digital systems to reduce delays and improve flow. It is designed to handle millions of passengers each year. Transport authorities say the upgraded Terminal 2 focuses on speed and convenience. It includes many self-service check-in counters and automated bag drop machines. Passengers can check in quickly without waiting in long lines. Security…

The China AI security gap is becoming a growing focus in the global technology race as artificial intelligence reshapes cybersecurity. Leading U.S. AI companies are advancing quickly with new models designed to detect and respond to cyber threats. At the same time, China is working rapidly to develop its own AI-driven cybersecurity systems to close the gap. U.S. developers such as OpenAI and Anthropic are leading the field with advanced AI models. These systems are designed to identify vulnerabilities in software, detect cyberattacks, and improve digital defense systems. Their latest tools are being widely used to strengthen cybersecurity across industries.…