Tom Grundy
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@HKFP's founder, firefighter & chief editor: Non-profit, 100% independent impartial #HongKong news since 2015. Views own. Not leaving #PressingOn Blue app too.
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Hongkongers wrote handwritten notes and fold paper cranes during a memorial earlier this week to mark the traditional seventh day ritual for the 159 people who died in the massive fire at Wang Fuk Court. Video: AFP. In full: https://t.co/zFxU2fHHgq
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As of 3.30pm, 19.57 per cent of registered geographical constituency voters had cast their ballot in the "patriots only" poll. By this time in 2021, 18.77 per cent had turned out, but polls opened an hour later. Photos: Kyle Lam/HKFP. In full: https://t.co/HKPTmveHN8
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British swimmer Simon Holliday became the first person to circumnavigate Lantau, HKās largest island in 20 hours and 56 minutes last month. The American Edie Hu closely followed, completing her own odyssey in 21 hours and 28 minutes. In full: https://t.co/58TLsjnS2P Video: AFP.
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#TaiPo fire: Tips on trauma reporting: https://t.co/pboFCrz0gO how to avoid re-traumatizing interviewees: 1/ Pay attention to safety/time/place. 2/ Give control to interviewees 3/ Reflect back what you hear. 4/ Ensure closure. h/t @EricWishart
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Live just now from outside a "patriots only" polling station. As of 1.30pm, 15.18 per cent of registered geographical constituency voters had cast a ballot. By this time in 2021, 14.39 per cent had turned out, but polls opened an hour later.
HKFP_Live: 'Patriots only' polls open in Hong Kong
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INTERVIEW: Despite being a fresh face in the Legislative Council, Doreen Kongās visibility has rivalled even that of veteran lawmakers. HKFP speaks to the 55-year-old on being labelled āoutspokenā and the state of civic society in Hong Kong today. https://t.co/VCVIcXZMNK
Outgoing lawmaker Doreen Kong ā seen as āoutspokenā in all-patriots chamber ā reflects on her years in office. In full:
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"Patriots only" poll: As of 9.30am, we're seeing a 4.18% turnout. In 2021, it was 3.18% by now (though polls opened an hour later). Given the incentives to vote, the huge spending on promotions, requests that civil servants vote, and subsidies for elderly homes, turnout will
"While we mourn the victims and support those affected, we must also be united and support reform together... I emphasise everyone should cast their decisive vote," Hong Kong's John Lee told reporters, as the "patriots only" polls opened following November's deadly Tai Po blaze.
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1/ Beijing threatens international media to "watch your back" (čŖęēé), "watch your step" (儽čŖēŗä¹), "consider yourselves duly warned (åæč¬čØä¹äøé ). Unclear what media have published which is false. Media chief "invites for tea" for a telling off aren't uncommon. But
āDonāt say we didnāt warn youā: Chinaās nat. sec office in Hong Kong summons international media. In full:
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āDonāt say we didnāt warn youā: Chinaās nat. sec office in Hong Kong summons international media. In full:
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Chinaās national security agency in Hong Kong summoned international media representatives for a āregulatory talkā on Saturday, saying some had spread false information and smeareā¦
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Our must-read weekly analysis of local nuances you might miss: https://t.co/xIxAyGOEUU -- HKFP Monitor also available as a newsletter on Friday nights.
HKFP Monitor Dec 6, 2025: Tai Po fire casts shadow over LegCo race; govāt writes narrative amid arrests and silenced voices. In full:
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A message mourning the victims of the deadly fire, and calling for accountability, was posted on a ādemocracy wallā managed by the student body. About a day after photos of the board were shared online, workers had hidden it from view. Plastic hoarding and materials wrapped
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Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) has suspended its student unionās operations. It came one day after union notice board messages urging the government to respond to public concernsĀ over the fatal Tai Po blaze were hidden from view by HKBU workers. https://t.co/a0SDZs5TYg
No response from @hkbaptistu
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2/ Only Jeremy Young, a Hong Kong Island West candidate for the pro-business Liberal Party responded by Thursday night. When asked if he supported Leeās probe, he said: āYes, he announced setting up an investigation committee, the most important element is speed, and getting to
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1/ HKFP approached dozens of candidates on Thursday for their stance on investigating last weekās deadly blaze in Tai Po. Just one prospective lawmaker responded within the deadline, as polling day approaches on Sunday. https://t.co/0UAUzyz1nE
āPatriots onlyā election: HKFP asked directly-elected hopefuls about Tai Po fire probe ā justĀ oneĀ replied. In full:
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4 arrested for inciting no votes, invalid ballots in Hong Kongās āall-patriotsā legislative polls. In full:
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Hong Kongās anti-graft watchdog has arrested four men for allegedly making online posts or comments to incite others to boycott or cast invalid ballots in the āpatriots onlyā Legiā¦
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Tai Po fire: Living subsidy for affected residents doubled to HK$100,000. In full:
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The living subsidy for residents affected by the deadly Tai Po blaze will be doubled from HK$50,000 to HK$100,000, the Hong Kong government has announced. A fire at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po on the ā¦
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Hong Kong authorities have hit out at news agency Agence France-Presse over an article about pro-democracy media mogul Jimmy Lai, currently detained as he awaits the verdict of his national security trial. https://t.co/DBYDZdxcTI
Hong Kong govāt hits out at news agency AFP, says media mogul Jimmy Lai being cared for in prison. In full:
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#TaiPo fire: Baptist University @hkbaptistu did not respond to HKFP's calls and emails after staff were seen using green netting and hoarding to hide messages urging justice for those killed in the Wang Fuk Court blaze. Full story: https://t.co/yWnbccO8vX Video AFP.
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