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Chinese Tourist in Critical Condition Following Assault at Popular Hong Kong Eatery

Hong Kong – A restaurant in Tsim Sha Tsui became the scene of a violent altercation resulting in the hospitalization of a mainland Chinese man. The incident occurred late Wednesday evening, involving a group of diners and sparking a heated exchange that quickly escalated. Eyewitnesses reported that the conflict began over what seemed to be a minor misunderstanding among patrons at a popular eatery, known for its bustling ambiance and diverse clientele. The altercation took …

Violence Mars Victory: Hong Kong Demands Justice After Ice Hockey Players Attacked by Turkmenistan Team at Asian Winter Games

Harbin, China — A violent confrontation erupted between ice hockey teams from Hong Kong and Turkmenistan after a match at the Asian Winter Games, resulting in significant injuries and a call for stringent disciplinary measures. The scuffle followed Hong Kong’s commanding 5-1 victory over Turkmenistan in the Men’s Group C preliminary round on Sunday, which escalated during the customary post-game handshake. The Sports Federation and Olympic Committee of Hong Kong, China (SF&OC) issued a statement …

Hong Kong Court Sentences 45 Activists, Declares Legislative ‘Primary’ as Grave as Violent Subversion

Hong Kong — In a landmark ruling, a Hong Kong court has determined that a subversive scheme orchestrated by the city’s opposition camp amounts to a severe challenge to the city’s authority, akin to a violent attack on government structures. This decision came as part of the city’s largest and most prolonged national security trial, fundamentally impacting the composition of Hong Kong’s political landscape. On Tuesday, the High Court handed down sentences to 45 former …

Boiling Oil and Multiple Stabbings Lead to Conviction in 2002 Hong Kong Murder Case

Hong Kong, China – A gruesome murder trial in Hong Kong in 2002 shocked two sets of jurors who were unable to handle the graphic evidence presented in court. The case involved a woman accused of pouring boiling oil over her husband, stabbing him 16 times, and then hiding his body under their bed. The victim, Siu On, died as a result of the knife attack and the boiling oil causing partial cooking of his …

Hong Kong Inspector Fires Shots at Armed Robber Amid Chaotic Scene

Inspector John Franklin Barnes, from the Waterfront Police Station, testified at the Criminal Sessions about his encounter with an armed robber in Des Voeux-road Central on January 2, 1963. Barnes reported firing three to four shots at the robber before losing sight of him in the crowded area. The robber in question, identified as Chan Ngan, was facing charges of armed robbery, shooting with intent to murder, and shooting with intent to do grievous bodily …