Hong Kong zine librarian Samantha Chao on the importance of keeping an accessible archive
The collection at the Asian Art Archive is likely the city’s first official zine catalogue, bringing together nearly 900 pieces of work. This accessibility allows creators to reach a broader audience, zine librarian Samantha Chao said.
Jimmy Lai trial: Recall witness to the stand ‘in the interests of justice,’ Lai’s lawyer argues
The defence is applying to re-summon Cheung Kim-hung, an ex-publisher who testified against Jimmy Lai earlier, to ask him questions about messaging records that they said they only obtained recently.
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Hong Kong to overhaul social workers’ licensing body to include gov’t-appointed majority
The government’s proposal to reform the social workers’ board came after the welfare chief said it had appointed a social worker facing a rioting charge onto a disciplinary committee panel.
US hikes tariffs on US$18 billion of China imports, including electric vehicles and chips
The US tariffs are aimed at encouraging China to “eliminate its unfair trade practices regarding technology transfer, intellectual property, and innovation,” the White House said.
UK summons Chinese envoy over after 3 arrested for alleged ‘spying’ activities linked to Hong Kong
The UK charged three people – including a Hong Kong government employee working at the city’s London based trade office – earlier this month who were said to have been conducting surveillance of pro-democracy activi