Hong Kong proposes updating sexual offence laws, criminalising same-sex rape, introducing new minors' protections, and setting a uniform age of consent at 16.
China has condemned Taiwan's launch of a website encouraging Chinese citizens to share intelligence, warning of 'resolute countermeasures' and accusing Taipei of fueling cross-strait tensions. Taiwan's National Security Bureau stated the platform aims to broaden intelligence sources amid growing interest from Chinese nationals disillusioned by economic and political conditions.
Taiwan has launched a new website for mainland Chinese citizens to securely report intelligence, modeled on US, UK, and Israeli practices. The initiative aims to leverage public dissatisfaction in China over economic, political, and social issues, but faces skepticism from opposition lawmakers and online commenters.
Taiwan has launched a new website for mainland Chinese citizens to securely report intelligence, drawing skepticism from opposition lawmakers and online commenters. The initiative, modeled on practices in the US, UK, and Israel, aims to leverage public dissatisfaction in mainland China over economic, political, and social issues.
Taiwan's National Security Bureau reported monitoring nearly 100 abnormal online accounts spreading over 9,000 controversial messages following the US-China summit. Director-General Tsai Ming-yen stated that China is using a three-part strategy to promote a "peace fallacy" narrative, aiming to pressure Taiwan and isolate it internationally.
Hong Kong issued a red travel alert for the Democratic Republic of Congo due to escalating Ebola outbreaks in Central Africa, reporting at least 139 suspected deaths and 600 suspected cases in DR Congo and Uganda. Residents are advised to avoid non-essential travel.
Poland's National Security Bureau director, Bartosz Grodecki, stated that the US is increasing its troop presence in Poland. The 1st Cavalry Division is rotating troops, with over 20% of planned personnel and 70% of equipment already relocated. The US may also redeploy the 2nd Cavalry Regiment from Germany to Poland, where around 10,000 US personnel are currently stationed.
Hong Kong authorities have stressed that an operational glitch at a nuclear plant in neighbouring Shenzhen involving the closure of a cooling water isolation valve earlier this week posed no risk to public health or the environment. The Security Bureau said on Sunday that Guangdong’s Nuclear Emergency Committee Office had notified it of an operational event at Ling Ao Nuclear Power Station in mainland China, that occurred last Thursday. Unit One of the plant, located about 50km (31 miles) north...
Hong Kong’s Security Bureau has defended its decision to appoint singer Hins Cheung as a mentor in a “rehabilitation project” for youngsters arrested during the 2019 protests, saying it welcomes individuals from all backgrounds to share positive life experiences following criticism from internet users in mainland China. The project, which has been running for two years, aims to support the rehabilitation of about 7,000 people arrested during the social unrest but not prosecuted. “[Activities]...
Hong Kong authorities will launch a public consultation on new fire safety requirements and offences with severe penalties following the city's deadliest blaze in decades. Key proposals include elevating administrative measures like six-month alarm bell tests to legal requirements and increasing the maximum penalty for unauthorized fire equipment handling and false certificates from HK$50,000 to HK$3 million plus three years' imprisonment. The bill is targeted for submission to the Legislative Council by the end of 2026.
Hong Kong's Security Bureau has proposed amendments to the Fire Services (Fire Hazard Abatement) Regulation imposing penalties of up to HK$1 million and one-year imprisonment for buyers of illicit fuel. Sellers would face increased fines of up to HK$3 million and three-year jail terms. The changes, targeting illegal diesel and duty-paid petrol purchases currently not criminalised, are set for Legislative Council discussion on May 5.
