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On June 12, 2024, Chu Kai-pong became the first person convicted under Hong Kong's new national security law for wearing a pro-democracy T-shirt. This case underscores the ongoing suppression of dissent in the region, as authorities impose stricter penalties for sedition, raising concerns about freedom of expression and academic freedom.
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Hong Kong has welcomed two adult giant pandas, An An and Ke Ke, gifted by Beijing to celebrate the city's 27th anniversary of its return to Chinese sovereignty. The pandas will undergo a two-month quarantine before their public debut at Ocean Park, joining the recently born panda twins.
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Chung Pui-kuen and Patrick Lam, former editors of Stand News, were sentenced for publishing seditious materials. Chung received 21 months in prison, while Lam was released due to health issues. This case highlights the ongoing crackdown on press freedom in Hong Kong following the 2019 protests.
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Eight monkeys were found dead at the Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens, with another dying shortly after. The Leisure and Cultural Services Department is conducting necropsies and toxicological tests to determine the cause. The mammals section of the zoo has been closed for disinfection, while other animals are being monitored.
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Hong Kong's Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu announced a new policy extending multi-entry visas for foreign employees at registered companies from two to five years. This aims to enhance the city's appeal as a business hub and facilitate cross-border travel with mainland China.