A total of 47 pro-democracy activists were arrested and charged in 2021 with conspiracy to commit subversion under a Beijing-imposed national security law and had faced sentences of up to life in prison.
This is the first sedition conviction against any journalist or editor since Hong Kong's handover from Britain to China in 1997.
Security Secretary Chris Tang told reporters the six were suspected of using a Facebook page to "advocate hatred" against the governments in Hong Kong and China, which took back control of the former British colony in 1997, and against the judiciary.
Chinese state media, Hong Kong politicians and fans swiftly condemned Argentine player Lionel Messi's participation in a Japan match on Wednesday after staying on the bench just days earlier in a highly anticipated match in Hong Kong.
Hong Kong is one of the smaller Asian Games teams by population, but when it comes to fencing the city is a regional heavyweight with ambitious medal hopes.
Mohammad Rizwan propelled Pakistan into the Asia Cup Super Four Stage after their bowlers skittled out minnows Hong Kong for a record low of 38 on Friday.
Hong Kong batsman Kinchit Shah usually handles the family diamond business and he sparkled in a losing cause against India, studding an innings of 30 with two fours and a six in the T20 Asia Cup.
After progressing through the Qualifier, Hong Kong dare to dream in the Asia Cup 2022, taking on India and Pakistan in the group stage of the event.
The Asia Cup is set to begin on August 27 in the UAE.
The International Cricket Council (ICC) announces the groups and schedule of the ICC World Twenty20 India 2016, which will be staged across eight venues in India from March 8 to April 3, 2016.
At least 124 people are injured when a high-speed ferry travelling to Hong Kong from Macau hit an object in the water, say officials.
The Hong Kong Football Association (HKFA) has been fined $40,000 Hong Kong dollars ($5,160; £3,400) after its fans booed the Chinese national anthem during a match last month.
Masterpieces belonging to controversial former Sotheby's owner A. Alfred Taubman goes on show in Hong Kong as the most valuable private collection ever offered at auction.
In joint with the Hong Kong Conservancy Association and Long Valley Eco Paddy, Pokfulam villagers and volunteers crafted the dragon with the grasses from the first batch of harvest from the local eco farm.
One Associate team will get the opportunity to take part in the main draw of the 2016 Asia Cup T20.
John Ng dives in the waters around Hong Kong and overseas taking amazing photos of the extraordinary sea life and marine animals for more than 10 years.
Thai police say the trail had gone cold in the hunt for a bomber a week after 20 people were killed in the country's worst bomb attack.
Three young men get a different perspective on the city and their own lives by taking photos from the rooftops of Hong Kong’s buildings.
The Dragon Boat Festival is one of the favourites among a variety of Chinese festivals celebrated in the Hong Kong SAR.