Tom Grundy
@tomgrundy.hongkongfp.com
Director, Founder, Firefighter at @hongkongfp.com - Non-profit, 100% independent impartial #HongKong news since 2015. Views own. Not leaving. #PressingOn https://tomgrundy.org/
2/ The display of China’s national flags and Hong Kong’s regional flags was the most expensive item, costing HK$8.5 million. It was followed by HK$4.9 million spent on banners and HK$3 million on lighting.
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November 25, 2025 at 6:18 AM
2/ The display of China’s national flags and Hong Kong’s regional flags was the most expensive item, costing HK$8.5 million. It was followed by HK$4.9 million spent on banners and HK$3 million on lighting.
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🚨EXCLUSIVE: Around 130,000 festive articles were put up across the city to celebrate Oct 1 National Day, costing taxpayers approx. HK$24.6 million in total, per gov't data obtained by @hongkongfp.com
IN FULL: hongkongfp.com/2025/11/25/e...
IN FULL: hongkongfp.com/2025/11/25/e...
November 25, 2025 at 6:18 AM
🚨EXCLUSIVE: Around 130,000 festive articles were put up across the city to celebrate Oct 1 National Day, costing taxpayers approx. HK$24.6 million in total, per gov't data obtained by @hongkongfp.com
IN FULL: hongkongfp.com/2025/11/25/e...
IN FULL: hongkongfp.com/2025/11/25/e...
👏Hope to see more headlines in the UK about the thieving corporate monoliths Brits are subsidising by the billions, instead of the constant bleating about pennies spent on refugees. www.standard.co.uk/news/uk/dead...
November 25, 2025 at 6:12 AM
👏Hope to see more headlines in the UK about the thieving corporate monoliths Brits are subsidising by the billions, instead of the constant bleating about pennies spent on refugees. www.standard.co.uk/news/uk/dead...
Opinion: “Low-cost electricity can be used as a stepping stone to encourage people to switch to efficient, magically futuristic electrotech, powered by renewables,” writes Basel Kirmani.
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November 24, 2025 at 9:15 AM
Opinion: “Low-cost electricity can be used as a stepping stone to encourage people to switch to efficient, magically futuristic electrotech, powered by renewables,” writes Basel Kirmani.
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ImpactHK:
“The First Night”- a unique photo exhibition on November 25-26, captured by our friends experiencing homelessness and led by professional photographer Ben Marans.
“The First Night”- a unique photo exhibition on November 25-26, captured by our friends experiencing homelessness and led by professional photographer Ben Marans.
November 24, 2025 at 4:03 AM
ImpactHK:
“The First Night”- a unique photo exhibition on November 25-26, captured by our friends experiencing homelessness and led by professional photographer Ben Marans.
“The First Night”- a unique photo exhibition on November 25-26, captured by our friends experiencing homelessness and led by professional photographer Ben Marans.
2/ Punk music promoter Rice and punk community Blank Slate held a “Rise for Liberation” fundraiser on October 31, with proceeds going to We Feed Gaza. www.gofundme.com/f/wefeedgaza
November 19, 2025 at 8:04 AM
2/ Punk music promoter Rice and punk community Blank Slate held a “Rise for Liberation” fundraiser on October 31, with proceeds going to We Feed Gaza. www.gofundme.com/f/wefeedgaza
1/ Hong Kong’s punk community has raised HK$21,375 for hungry Palestinians in the war-torn Gaza Strip.
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November 19, 2025 at 8:04 AM
1/ Hong Kong’s punk community has raised HK$21,375 for hungry Palestinians in the war-torn Gaza Strip.
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2/ Latest causality in #HongKong's dwindling publishing scene...
November 19, 2025 at 8:01 AM
2/ Latest causality in #HongKong's dwindling publishing scene...
1/ In last week's edition of our unmissable HKFP Monitor newsletter, we look at how government departments and officials are going all out on promoting the upcoming "patriots only" elections... hongkongfp.com/2025/11/15/h...
November 17, 2025 at 3:37 AM
1/ In last week's edition of our unmissable HKFP Monitor newsletter, we look at how government departments and officials are going all out on promoting the upcoming "patriots only" elections... hongkongfp.com/2025/11/15/h...
RSF Press Freedom Predators of 2025: rsf.org/en/2025-pres... Their tactics may differ, but their goals are the same: silencing independent voices and undermining the right to information. @rsf.org
November 14, 2025 at 1:46 AM
RSF Press Freedom Predators of 2025: rsf.org/en/2025-pres... Their tactics may differ, but their goals are the same: silencing independent voices and undermining the right to information. @rsf.org
#HongKong’s election authorities have received 161 nominations for candidates to run in December’s “patriots only” legislative race: hongkongfp.com/2025/11/07/h...
Meanwhile, 35 current-term lawmakers will not seek re-election for the 90-seat chamber. Graphic: @HKFP.
Meanwhile, 35 current-term lawmakers will not seek re-election for the 90-seat chamber. Graphic: @HKFP.
November 7, 2025 at 8:00 AM
#HongKong’s election authorities have received 161 nominations for candidates to run in December’s “patriots only” legislative race: hongkongfp.com/2025/11/07/h...
Meanwhile, 35 current-term lawmakers will not seek re-election for the 90-seat chamber. Graphic: @HKFP.
Meanwhile, 35 current-term lawmakers will not seek re-election for the 90-seat chamber. Graphic: @HKFP.
3/ Plus, as our newsroom marks 30,000 published articles, we have now surpassed 1,000 members -- 50 new regular donors have pledged an extra 1/4 million HKD/year.
Long way to go in tackling our HK$1.4m 2025 deficit, but we're extremely grateful for the response & kind words. hongkongfp.com/support
Long way to go in tackling our HK$1.4m 2025 deficit, but we're extremely grateful for the response & kind words. hongkongfp.com/support
November 6, 2025 at 10:23 AM
3/ Plus, as our newsroom marks 30,000 published articles, we have now surpassed 1,000 members -- 50 new regular donors have pledged an extra 1/4 million HKD/year.
Long way to go in tackling our HK$1.4m 2025 deficit, but we're extremely grateful for the response & kind words. hongkongfp.com/support
Long way to go in tackling our HK$1.4m 2025 deficit, but we're extremely grateful for the response & kind words. hongkongfp.com/support
2/ 🙏Last Friday, HKFP appealed for support after a 20-month tax probe uncovered an alleged HK$3,020 shortfall. Readers helped cover the HK$57,692 settlement almost THREEFOLD...
November 6, 2025 at 10:23 AM
2/ 🙏Last Friday, HKFP appealed for support after a 20-month tax probe uncovered an alleged HK$3,020 shortfall. Readers helped cover the HK$57,692 settlement almost THREEFOLD...
1/ Update: 💕THANK YOU @hongkongfp.com READERS: hongkongfp.com/2025/11/06/t...
November 6, 2025 at 10:23 AM
1/ Update: 💕THANK YOU @hongkongfp.com READERS: hongkongfp.com/2025/11/06/t...
🚨 HKFP: Under pressure, but pressing on: hongkongfp.com/support-hong...
Members of HK$150/month unlock 8 benefits. @hongkongfp.com
Members of HK$150/month unlock 8 benefits. @hongkongfp.com
November 3, 2025 at 6:29 AM
🚨 HKFP: Under pressure, but pressing on: hongkongfp.com/support-hong...
Members of HK$150/month unlock 8 benefits. @hongkongfp.com
Members of HK$150/month unlock 8 benefits. @hongkongfp.com
10/ I'm just very grateful to our pro bono legal adviser, and our readers for their ongoing support.
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I've made all kinds of cutbacks over the past couple of years, froze my own pay 3 years ago, downsized the office and am trying to preserve headcount and output.
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I've made all kinds of cutbacks over the past couple of years, froze my own pay 3 years ago, downsized the office and am trying to preserve headcount and output.
October 31, 2025 at 6:22 AM
10/ I'm just very grateful to our pro bono legal adviser, and our readers for their ongoing support.
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I've made all kinds of cutbacks over the past couple of years, froze my own pay 3 years ago, downsized the office and am trying to preserve headcount and output.
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I've made all kinds of cutbacks over the past couple of years, froze my own pay 3 years ago, downsized the office and am trying to preserve headcount and output.
9/ The 20-month audit diverted resources from reporting and likely cost the taxpayer much more than the pocket change it generated.
To be honest, the process felt arbitrary at times, the communication and language used was impenetrable and it went on a year longer than I was told.
To be honest, the process felt arbitrary at times, the communication and language used was impenetrable and it went on a year longer than I was told.
October 31, 2025 at 6:22 AM
9/ The 20-month audit diverted resources from reporting and likely cost the taxpayer much more than the pocket change it generated.
To be honest, the process felt arbitrary at times, the communication and language used was impenetrable and it went on a year longer than I was told.
To be honest, the process felt arbitrary at times, the communication and language used was impenetrable and it went on a year longer than I was told.
6/ In August last year, I was summoned for an interview at the IRD headquarters – I brought along the company’s accountant, tax representative, & a lawyer.
During hours-long questioning, I was asked about HKFP’s income & to identify all incoming transactions into my personal bank account overHK$1k.
During hours-long questioning, I was asked about HKFP’s income & to identify all incoming transactions into my personal bank account overHK$1k.
October 31, 2025 at 6:22 AM
6/ In August last year, I was summoned for an interview at the IRD headquarters – I brought along the company’s accountant, tax representative, & a lawyer.
During hours-long questioning, I was asked about HKFP’s income & to identify all incoming transactions into my personal bank account overHK$1k.
During hours-long questioning, I was asked about HKFP’s income & to identify all incoming transactions into my personal bank account overHK$1k.
3/ Unknown what this cost the taxpayer. But HKFP appeals for support to tackle our HK$1.4m 2025 deficit and the HK$57k demand. 🙏
The tax office told HKFP throughout the audit that it was chosen “randomly” for inspection.
The tax office told HKFP throughout the audit that it was chosen “randomly” for inspection.
October 31, 2025 at 6:22 AM
3/ Unknown what this cost the taxpayer. But HKFP appeals for support to tackle our HK$1.4m 2025 deficit and the HK$57k demand. 🙏
The tax office told HKFP throughout the audit that it was chosen “randomly” for inspection.
The tax office told HKFP throughout the audit that it was chosen “randomly” for inspection.
1/🚨Hong Kong Free Press has paid Inland Revenue HK$57,692 in order to close a tax probe that was ongoing for nearly two years.
Full story & IRD's response: hongkongfp.com/2025/10/31/2...
Help HKFP close our deficit and tackle the IRD demand: hongkongfp.com/support-hong...
Full story & IRD's response: hongkongfp.com/2025/10/31/2...
Help HKFP close our deficit and tackle the IRD demand: hongkongfp.com/support-hong...
October 31, 2025 at 6:22 AM
1/🚨Hong Kong Free Press has paid Inland Revenue HK$57,692 in order to close a tax probe that was ongoing for nearly two years.
Full story & IRD's response: hongkongfp.com/2025/10/31/2...
Help HKFP close our deficit and tackle the IRD demand: hongkongfp.com/support-hong...
Full story & IRD's response: hongkongfp.com/2025/10/31/2...
Help HKFP close our deficit and tackle the IRD demand: hongkongfp.com/support-hong...
For Halloween, a friend once came as "Hong Kong gov't bureaucracy" -- wrapped in red tape, hollering "cannot."
October 31, 2025 at 5:41 AM
For Halloween, a friend once came as "Hong Kong gov't bureaucracy" -- wrapped in red tape, hollering "cannot."
1/ Tracking #HongKong's opposition-free legislature in 4 charts: hongkongfp.com/2025/10/29/h...
October 29, 2025 at 9:40 AM
1/ Tracking #HongKong's opposition-free legislature in 4 charts: hongkongfp.com/2025/10/29/h...
1/ Following the newly-restricted legislative elections in 2021, Chief Exec. John Lee promised "efficiency." @hongkongfp.com accessed the Legislative Council database and counted the number of bills which passed and failed to pass...
October 29, 2025 at 9:37 AM
1/ Following the newly-restricted legislative elections in 2021, Chief Exec. John Lee promised "efficiency." @hongkongfp.com accessed the Legislative Council database and counted the number of bills which passed and failed to pass...
Following the newly-restricted legislative elections in 2021, Chief Exec. John Lee promised an "efficient" chamber.
During its four-year term, the "patriots-only" Legislative Council passed 130 bills into law and voted down only one bill (on gay rights). hongkongfp.com/2025/10/29/h...
During its four-year term, the "patriots-only" Legislative Council passed 130 bills into law and voted down only one bill (on gay rights). hongkongfp.com/2025/10/29/h...
October 29, 2025 at 9:34 AM
Following the newly-restricted legislative elections in 2021, Chief Exec. John Lee promised an "efficient" chamber.
During its four-year term, the "patriots-only" Legislative Council passed 130 bills into law and voted down only one bill (on gay rights). hongkongfp.com/2025/10/29/h...
During its four-year term, the "patriots-only" Legislative Council passed 130 bills into law and voted down only one bill (on gay rights). hongkongfp.com/2025/10/29/h...
The most rejections came from two lawmakers from the pro-business Liberal Party, Frankie Yick and Peter Shiu, who voted “no” 13 and 11 times, respectively. The pair were followed by Doreen Kong, who opposed government motions on seven occasions.
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October 29, 2025 at 7:01 AM
The most rejections came from two lawmakers from the pro-business Liberal Party, Frankie Yick and Peter Shiu, who voted “no” 13 and 11 times, respectively. The pair were followed by Doreen Kong, who opposed government motions on seven occasions.
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