Hong Kong News in English

Good morning! It’s 18th December, and here’s your Hong Kong daily news capsule.

Trump orders a complete blockade of Venezuelan oil tankers amid price negotiations with China.

Hong Kong's Deng Pingqiang clarifies editorial content regarding the Jimmy Lai case in local newspapers.

All seven affected buildings in Hong Fu Court are undergoing preliminary structural assessments.

Hong Kong Chief Executive Lee Ka-chao emphasizes accountability in fire incident as Xi urges prompt action.

New Kowloon Bypass opens with traffic adjustments; motorists advised to choose lanes early.

New Year’s Eve countdown event will proceed without fireworks, taking place in Chater Road pedestrian area.

The Hong Kong Observatory forecasts a warm Christmas Eve with temperatures dropping to 17 degrees on Christmas Day.

Four samples test positive for African swine fever at a pig farm in Yuen Long, leading to culling.

In Sydney, a retired couple heroically attempts to disarm a gunman but tragically loses their lives.

Wang Yi warns against Japan's historical aggression, asserting that history should not repeat itself.

The Hong Kong government collects 3.4 billion in donations for long-term housing solutions following the fire.

The latest iPhone model is set to feature MagSafe support, addressing previous model shortcomings.

Chelsea secures a narrow victory against Calgary, advancing to the English League Cup semifinals.

Deng Yaping praises Japanese table tennis star for four key strengths while critiquing China's training methods.

The FIFA awards recognize exceptional talent, with Dembélé named World Footballer of the Year.

That’s all for now — have a great day ahead!