“Bridging Hongkongers. Reporting Truth.”

“Bridging Hongkongers. Reporting Truth.”

Categories

Breaking News

News & Politics

Business & Innovation

All
Business
Innovation

Russia Launches Fresh Airstrikes on Ukraine as Europe Condemns Attacks and UK Reaffirms “Unwavering” Support

Russia launched another wave of airstrikes against Ukraine on 13 April 2025, targeting key infrastructure in the northeastern city of Sumy and other regions. The attacks caused significant casualties and damage. Observers believe the offensive may be a strategic move by Russian President Vladimir Putin to strengthen his negotiating position ahead of any future peace...

ICAO Pushes for Digital Travel Credentials: UK Boarding Passes Face Integration, Privacy Concerns Raised

The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) is spearheading the development of Digital Travel Credentials (DTCs) to enhance the security and efficiency of global travel. This initiative could reshape the use of traditional boarding passes in the UK, prompting both optimism and significant public concern over privacy risks. Hong Kong, another aviation hub, shares similar apprehensions...

Thailand’s Songkran Festival 2025: A Millennia-Old Tradition Unites the Globe, with Celebrations in Hong Kong’s Kowloon City and London

Thailand’s annual Songkran Festival, known as the Thai New Year, kicks off today, transforming the nation into a vibrant hub of water-splashing revelry, religious rituals, and cultural festivities from 13 to 15 April. This centuries-old celebration, rooted in ancient traditions, draws millions of Thais and international visitors alike. Its infectious spirit has spread globally, with...

British Steel Crisis: Government Takes Emergency Control of Scunthorpe Plant, Echoes of History Resurface

Britain’s steel industry faces its gravest crisis in decades, prompting the government to convene a rare Saturday parliamentary session to rush through the Steel Industry (Special Measures) Act. The legislation grants temporary control over British Steel’s Scunthorpe plant to prevent its Chinese owner, Jingye Group, from shutting down blast furnaces. The move aims to safeguard...

Former Meta Executive Alleges Censorship of Hong Kong and Taiwan Content, Reigniting Tech Firms’ Free Speech Controversy

A recent US Senate hearing saw former Meta executive Sarah Wynn-Williams accuse Meta of collaborating with the Chinese government to develop a censorship tool, codenamed “Project Aldrin,” which was allegedly tested in Hong Kong and Taiwan to suppress posts critical of the Chinese Communist Party. She further claimed Meta may have allowed Chinese authorities access...

Trump and Musk Falling Out? Trade War Tariffs Spark Tensions

Once close allies during the 2024 US presidential election, Donald Trump and tech magnate Elon Musk are showing signs of a rift, driven by disagreements over trade war tariffs. Sources suggest Musk’s growing frustration with Trump’s high-tariff policies against China is straining their once-cordial relationship. From Allies to Discord The connection between Musk and Trump...

Find Me On

About Us

Our Podcast Roots

HKCitizen.net started as a podcast network in August 2009, growing to 17 channels at its peak. While we now focus on independent journalism, our mission to inform and connect Hongkongers remains the same.

Tags

Apple Australia Basic Law Battersea Chief Executive China Economy Euro Google HKETO Hong Kong ICAO Japan Jimmy Lai Li Ka-shing’s London Meta Musk National Security Nintendo Nottingham Panama Passes Away Passport Police Prince Harry Putin Russian Songkran Steel Switch Taiwan Tariff War Thailand Travel Trump’s Twitter UK Ukraine University US Water Wera Hobhouse X Zelenskyy

Most Read

Russia Launches Fresh Airstrikes on Ukraine as Europe Condemns Attacks and UK Reaffirms “Unwavering” Support

Russia launched another wave of airstrikes against Ukraine on 13 April 2025, targeting key infrastructure in the northeastern city of Sumy and other regions. The attacks caused significant casualties and damage. Observers believe the offensive may be a strategic move by Russian President Vladimir Putin to strengthen his negotiating position ahead of any future peace…

ICAO Pushes for Digital Travel Credentials: UK Boarding Passes Face Integration, Privacy Concerns Raised

The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) is spearheading the development of Digital Travel Credentials (DTCs) to enhance the security and efficiency of global travel. This initiative could reshape the use of traditional boarding passes in the UK, prompting both optimism and significant public concern over privacy risks. Hong Kong, another aviation hub, shares similar apprehensions…

Thailand’s Songkran Festival 2025: A Millennia-Old Tradition Unites the Globe, with Celebrations in Hong Kong’s Kowloon City and London

Thailand’s annual Songkran Festival, known as the Thai New Year, kicks off today, transforming the nation into a vibrant hub of water-splashing revelry, religious rituals, and cultural festivities from 13 to 15 April. This centuries-old celebration, rooted in ancient traditions, draws millions of Thais and international visitors alike. Its infectious spirit has spread globally, with…

Latest posts