AGP Executive Report
Last update: 35 minutes agoRights and Activism: Pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong was sentenced to 10 years in prison for conspiring to collude with foreign forces. The ruling has drawn international criticism, while Hong Kong lawmakers have rejected foreign condemnation. Music and Performance: The Hong Kong Philharmonic welcomed new music director Tarmo Peltokoski after a performance of Mahler’s Eighth Symphony, closing the orchestra’s Mahler cycle. At the Dakar Youth Olympics, Hong Kong’s Poon Hao Ran won the men’s taijiquan title as wushu made its medal-sport debut. Food and Community: Hong Kong restaurant Wing placed fifth in the World’s 50 Best Restaurants list, recognised for its Chinese heritage. A community dining hall pilot in Shek Pai Wan has served more than 4,000 meals and reached nearly 400 people at risk of isolation. On the Scene: David Silva scored on his return from retirement for Sha Tin in a 1-1 draw with HK Rangers. The Weeknd’s record-breaking tour also included four Hong Kong shows.
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