Tag: China

The Chief Executive of Hong Kong has announced the appointment of new chairs to the University Councils of three prestigious institutions in the city, marking a significant development in the education sector. Kennedy Wong...

Prisoner Denied Early Release under New Security Law: Legal Challenge FailedIn a landmark decision that has sent shockwaves through the legal community, Ma Chun-man, the first Hong Kong prisoner rendered ineligible for early release...

Jailed media tycoon Jimmy Lai recently admitted he was overly optimistic about Hong Kong residents' ability to resist the Beijing-imposed national security law. Lai, currently on trial for collusion with foreign forces and sedition,...

Cathay Pacific Pulls Family Guy Episode with Tiananmen Joke Cathay Pacific, a prominent airline, has made a bold decision to remove a controversial Family Guy episode from its inflight entertainment system. The episode in...

Jimmy Lai Deems Hong Kong 'Beyond Redemption' in CourtJailed media tycoon Jimmy Lai has made a bold statement in court, declaring that Hong Kong is "beyond redemption" and that "it is useless to fight"...

Jimmy Lai Testifies Western Sanctions Could Halt China's Security Law - Trial UpdateJailed Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai has made a bold claim in court, stating that he believed the West had the...

Jailed Hong Kong Media Tycoon Testifies on Western SanctionsJailed Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai made a shocking revelation in his national security trial on Tuesday, testifying that he believed Western sanctions could have...

Encouraging Hong Kong Youth to Engage in Diplomacy The Office of the Commissioner of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Hong Kong has recently launched the 17th edition of the Hong Kong Cup Diplomatic Knowledge...

Hong Kong Entrepreneur Jimmy Lai Describes City as Battleground in New Cold War with ChinaJailed Media Mogul Testifies in National Security Trial In a high-profile trial that has captured global attention, 76-year-old Hong Kong media...

In Hong Kong, the recent sentencing of 45 pro-democracy figures has raised concerns about the fairness of the legal system. Critics argue that there seems to be a double standard, with different rules for...

A Beijing court has sentenced veteran Chinese state media journalist Dong Yuyu to seven years in prison on espionage charges, as reported by his family. Dong Yuyu, a senior columnist at the Communist Party...

More than four years after a Beijing-drafted national security law came into force in Hong Kong, 45 leading democrats finally learned their fate when a mass trial under the legislation ended on November 19....

Gwyneth Ho, a former journalist turned activist in Hong Kong, has decided to challenge her seven-year jail sentence in the city's largest national security case. Ho was among the 45 convicted democrats who received...

New World Development made a surprising announcement on Friday regarding the resignation of Eric Ma, who had only been the Chief Executive Officer for a little over two months. The company revealed that Echo...

In a significant development, a man has been taken into custody by the police for allegedly starting a fire at a karaoke parlour in Tsim Sha Tsui back in 1997. This tragic incident resulted...

Chief Executive John Lee is calling on businesses to seize the opportunity to be a part of the Northern Metropolis project. This project will involve the development of large parcels of land in Hung...

Jailed Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai recently testified in his national security trial, stating that it was unrealistic to think about overthrowing China's Communist Party. Lai, 76, emphasized the importance of protesters in...

The Chinese Defence Minister, Dong Jun, is currently under investigation for corruption according to a report by the Financial Times. This investigation is part of a broader probe into military corruption in China. Dong...

Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai recently testified at his national security trial, stating that encouraging other countries to support the city's pro-democracy movement should not be seen as seeking foreign interference. Lai, who...

Residents and tourists flocked to China Merchant Wharf in Western on Friday to catch a glimpse of the People's Liberation Army Navy's assault ship, the Hainan. The Hainan, along with the Changsha destroyer, which...

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...