Tag: China

Hong Kong prosecutors have challenged the acquittal of the Democratic Party chairman in a 2019 unlawful assembly case, saying the politician had “encouraged” protesters despite knowing they were resisting police. Justices of Appeal Derek...

The Hong Kong government has strongly condemned and opposed Western governments, anti-China groups, and politicians, as well as foreign media for smearing and maliciously attacking the SAR. This came after foreign criticism of the...

Detained pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai is about to testify for the first time in his national security trial. The 76-year-old founder of Apple Daily faces serious charges under Beijing's security law and a...

Chief Executive John Lee issued a stern warning on Tuesday, stating that individuals who pose a threat to national security will face punishment as prescribed by the law. This statement comes after 45 opposition...

More than three years and eight months since 45 Hong Kong pro-democracy activists were charged with conspiring to commit subversion, their family members on Tuesday learned when they would next see their loved ones...

Secretary for Security Chris Tang has commented on the severity of the sentences handed down in the city's largest national security case so far. The High Court sentenced 45 people for conspiracy to commit...

Hong Kong has been in the spotlight as pro-democracy activists faced sentencing in a landmark national security case. The High Court handed down jail terms to 45 individuals, including prominent figures like Benny Tai,...

Forty-five individuals were handed prison sentences ranging from four years and two months to 10 years for subversion in what is considered the largest national security trial in Hong Kong so far. Out of...

Hong Kong is welcoming its first electric ferry this week as part of a pilot scheme to explore more environmentally friendly options for the city's waters. The ferry, operated by Sun Ferry, will undergo...

A long line of more than 60 people formed outside a Hong Kong courthouse in anticipation of the sentencing of 45 pro-democracy advocates in a national security trial. The Judiciary announced that only five...

Binbin Li, an associate professor of environmental science at Duke Kunshan University, emphasized the importance of sustainable grazing practices and community involvement in protecting giant wild panda habitats. She led a research project in...

Eight people were killed and 17 others were injured in a tragic knife attack at a vocational school in eastern China. The suspect, a former student of the school, has been arrested by the...

In Zhuhai, China, a tragic incident occurred on Monday night when a man drove his car into pedestrians near a sports center, resulting in the death of at least 35 people and injuring many...

US President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping are scheduled to meet for the final time on Saturday at the Asia-Pacific summit in Peru. This meeting comes amidst growing concerns about the potential...

A Taiwanese fishing boat captain who was detained in China for over four months on charges of illegal fishing has been released after paying a fine, according to Taiwan's coast guard. The boat, named...

The government has recently unveiled an action plan to promote the use of green maritime fuel in Hong Kong, aiming to reduce carbon emissions from the shipping industry. This initiative includes a target of...

Chinese President Xi Jinping recently inaugurated the first Chinese-funded port in South America, located in Chancay, Peru. This port, with an investment of US$3.5 billion, is a significant symbol of China's increasing influence in...

The Hong Kong government recently decided to renumber several lamp posts that previously bore codes referencing the date of the Tiananmen crackdown. The numbers “8964” and “6489” have been replaced with new codes. This...

Hong Kong's leader, John Lee, has issued a warning to the US, urging them to stay out of the city's internal affairs. This statement comes after American president-elect Donald Trump made comments suggesting it...

The Hong Kong Observatory has announced that the Strong Wind Signal No. 3 will continue to be in effect until at least Sunday at 10 am. This decision comes as Super Typhoon Yinxing moves...

China's economy is getting a boost as the local government debt ceiling has been raised by a significant amount. Lawmakers in China have agreed to increase the local government debt ceiling by US$840 billion...

The top Beijing official on Hong Kong affairs recently emphasized the importance of the local business community viewing the SAR as their home and leveraging the city's traditional advantages. Xia Baolong, director of the...

Pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca has confirmed that the head of its operations in China, Leon Wang, has been detained. This comes after reports surfaced about the company being investigated for potential illegal data collection and...

Hong Kong is gearing up to play a key role in organising the cross-border events of the National Games, as announced by organisers recently. The upcoming National Games, scheduled to take place from November...

China expressed its hope for peaceful coexistence with the United States as Donald Trump appeared to be heading towards a victory over Kamala Harris in the presidential election. The foreign ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning...

Myanmar's military leader, Min Aung Hlaing, made his first reported visit to China since the 2021 coup, arriving in Kunming for a summit of the Greater Mekong Subregion. This visit, seen as a lukewarm...

Hong Kong had a remarkable month in October with a record number of non-mainland visitors, according to Tourism minister Kevin Yeung. The city welcomed nearly a million non-mainland tourists, marking the highest figure for...

A 23-year-old mainland student was sentenced to three months in jail by the Fanling Magistrates' Court for using fake academic credentials to apply for a master's degree at a Hong Kong university. The student...

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is scheduled to visit China next week, as announced by Beijing on Friday. The visit is set to take place from Monday to Thursday, according to Beijing's foreign ministry...

Beijing is hopeful that the United States will maintain a consistent climate policy and continue cooperation regardless of the outcome of the upcoming election, according to a Chinese official. The collaboration between the two...