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Typhoon Yagi Hits China’s Hainan, Prompting Widespread Displacement

06 Sep 2024

In the afternoon of September 6, Typhoon Yagi made landfall on China's Hainan Island, after moving south of Hong Kong and displacing many residents. As per PTI, it is considered most powerful autumn typhoon to strike China. According to national meteorological authorities, typhoon Yagi is expected to make a second...

Hong Kong Police Arrests Two For Sedition: How A Colonial Law Is Used To Silence Critics

31 Aug 2024

Hong Kong police have arrested a man and a woman under sedition law for allegedly falsifying a suicide note associated with a recently deceased university professor and setting up memorials to incite hatred towards authorities. According to the police, initial investigations revealed that the woman, 28, was suspected of forging...

Landmark Sedition Verdict: Hong Kong Court Sentences Two Journalists

29 Aug 2024

Hong Kong, a city once hailed as the flagbearer of press freedom is seeing a decline this freedom due to increased restrictions and censorship. A Hong Kong court has recently condemned two former editors of a shuttered news outlet on Thursday. Arrest and Charges In December 2021, Chung Pui-kuen, the...

Hong Kong: After 10 Years, 19 Year Old Giant Panda Becomes Parent, Gives Birth To Twins

17 Aug 2024

After a gap of 10 years, the 19 year old giant panda finally becomes Parent!! This giant panda gives birth to Twins. Thus, achieving the distinction of being the oldest known panda to give birth in Hong Kong. As per Hong Kong's Ocean Park spokesperson, these cubs were born just...

The Indian Government Contradicts Claims Of Banned Indian Spices In Hong Kong

20 May 2024

The Centre swiftly moved to address concerns regarding the alleged ban on Indian spices by Hong Kong and Singapore, dispelling misconceptions surrounding the issue. Government sources clarified that there is no blanket prohibition on Indian spices in these regions, contrary to reports circulated by certain media outlets. Instead, specific batches...

Hong Kong And Singapore Suspend Sales Of Indian Spice Blends Amid Safety Concerns

02 May 2024

Hong Kong recently halted sales of three spice mixes from India's MDH and an Everest blend for fish curry, citing potential safety risks. This move comes amidst a broader investigation by India's food safety regulator, which has ordered testing and inspections across all companies producing spice mixes. The investigation has...

FSSAI Initiates Sampling of Spices Amid Quality Concerns Raised by Singapore and Hong Kong

23 Apr 2024

Amidst the controversy regarding the Everest spices, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has begun the sampling of powdered spices from not just Everest but also various other brands, including well-known names like MDH, across the country following quality concerns that were raised by Singapore and Hong...

Hong Kong Bans Everest Masala, Why Is It Dangerous?

22 Apr 2024

Not even a week, after Singapore banned the sale of Indian spice brands MDH Pvt. and Everest Food Products Pvt. , Hong Kong followed the same. This decision comes after the authorities detected the presence of carcinogenic pesticide ethylene oxide in several spice mixes. The Food Safety of the Government...

Radio Free Asia Withdraws From Hong Kong Due To Press Freedom Concerns

30 Mar 2024

After nearly three decades of operation in Hong Kong, Radio Free Asia (RFA), a sister outlet to Voice of America (VOA), has made the difficult decision to close its bureau in the city and withdraw its full-time staff. The move comes amidst mounting concerns over dwindling press freedom, particularly following...

US Voices Deep Concerns Over Hong Kong’s New National Security Law, Warns of Broad Implications

23 Mar 2024

The United States has issued a stern rebuke against Hong Kong's new national security law, expressing profound apprehensions over its potential ramifications for local residents, as well as American citizens and businesses operating in the region. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken underscored the troubling nature of the legislation, citing...

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Typhoon Yagi Hits China’s Hainan, Prompting Widespread Displacement

Hong Kong Police Arrests Two For Sedition: How A Colonial Law Is Used To Silence Critics

Landmark Sedition Verdict: Hong Kong Court Sentences Two Journalists

Hong Kong: After 10 Years, 19 Year Old Giant Panda Becomes Parent, Gives Birth To Twins

The Indian Government Contradicts Claims Of Banned Indian Spices In Hong Kong

Hong Kong And Singapore Suspend Sales Of Indian Spice Blends Amid Safety Concerns

FSSAI Initiates Sampling of Spices Amid Quality Concerns Raised by Singapore and Hong Kong

Hong Kong Bans Everest Masala, Why Is It Dangerous?

Radio Free Asia Withdraws From Hong Kong Due To Press Freedom Concerns

US Voices Deep Concerns Over Hong Kong’s New National Security Law, Warns of Broad Implications

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