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- 2026-08-06 controversy The Social Welfare Department faced scrutiny following the starvation death of a five-year-old boy in Hong Kong. source
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Hong Kong boy's starvation death exposes social service failures
A five-year-old boy in Hong Kong died of starvation, prompting scrutiny of the Social Welfare Department's handling of his case. Despite a history of drug abuse by the mother, a social worker's visit three months prior …
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Hong Kong parents challenge infant custody over vaccination stance
Parents in Hong Kong are seeking a legal review of the Social Welfare Department's decision to take custody of their infant son, Danny. The parents, Tsang Wai-bong and Kwan Pui-sin, are challenging the custody arrangeme…
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Hong Kong charges 3 over HK$1.3M elderly care voucher fraud
Hong Kong's Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) has charged three individuals in connection with an alleged HK$1.3 million fraud scheme targeting the Community Care Service Voucher Scheme for the Elderly. T…
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Hong Kong's carer support platform overlooks many in need
Hong Kong has implemented a carer support data platform to identify and assist high-risk carers, including those caring for the elderly, disabled, or living in public housing. While the platform has flagged over 3,100 c…
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Hong Kong court places neglected baby Danny under state care for 3 years
A Hong Kong court has placed a baby named Danny under the care of the Social Welfare Department for three years due to alleged child neglect by his parents. The parents, Tsang Wai-bong and Kwan Pui-sin, who had not regi…
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Hong Kong parents fight for children Danny and Lily amid welfare concerns
Hong Kong parents are facing a difficult situation regarding their children, Danny and Lily. Baby Danny, who was born at home and had his birth registration delayed, has been classified as "high-risk" by Hong Kong socia…
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Hong Kong mother pleads guilty to child cruelty and manslaughter after son starved to death
A mother in Hong Kong has pleaded guilty to manslaughter and child cruelty after her five-year-old son died from starvation and abuse. The court heard the boy weighed only 9.7kg, half the normal weight for his age, and …
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Hong Kong school cleared of child abuse allegations after investigation
An investigation into a child abuse claim at the International Montessori School in Hong Kong has concluded that the allegations were not substantiated. The school expressed relief following the weeks-long probe, which …
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Hong Kong parents granted supervised weekly visits with baby in care
A Hong Kong couple, Tsang Wai-bong and Kwan Pui-sin, will be allowed one hour of supervised weekly visits with their son, Baby Danny, who was placed in court-ordered care. The parents are working with social welfare aut…
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Hong Kong eyes tighter child protection rules after unregistered baby case
Following the case of an unregistered infant named Danny, there are growing calls in Hong Kong to strengthen child protection regulations. The controversy highlights a gap in current laws regarding whether medical profe…
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Hong Kong couple arrested over child neglect after DNA test refusal
A Hong Kong couple is under scrutiny and has been arrested on suspicion of child neglect after refusing a DNA test for their newborn son, Danny. The infant's father, Tsang Wai-bong, and mother, Kwan Pui-sin, eventually …
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Hong Kong authorities take custody of baby amid neglect allegations
Hong Kong social welfare authorities are taking custody of an undocumented infant named Danny due to suspected child neglect by his parents. The parents were arrested after refusing a DNA test for the baby's birth regis…
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Hong Kong villagers protest forced evictions for Northern Metropolis development
Hong Kong villagers are protesting against what they call rushed evictions for the Northern Metropolis development project. Residents of Yick Yuen Tsuen, in the planned Hung Shui Kiu/Ha Tsuen New Development Area, were …