Tag: Hong Kong politics
Hong Kong Democratic Party Chair Encouraged Protesters in 2019 Unrest – Court Appeal Hearing
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...
Hong Kong Justice Minister Affirms Steadfastness Regarding Possible Sanctions in Second Trump Term
Hong Kong's Secretary for Justice, Paul Lam, made it clear that no one should interfere with the legal proceedings in the city. This statement was in response to US President-elect Donald Trump's promise to...
Government Criticizes Hong Kong Ex-Governor’s ‘Slandering’ Remarks, Urges British Judge on Jimmy Lai Appeal...
The Hong Kong government has strongly condemned the recent comments made by the city's last colonial governor, Chris Patten, regarding a judgement that ruled against media tycoon Jimmy Lai and six other democrats. Patten's...