Tag: politics
Defending City’s Democracy: Jimmy Lai’s Stance on Foreign Interference
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...
Xi Jinping praises Hong Kong for Article 23 security law and pledges support for...
Xi Jinping Praises Hong Kong for Article 23 Security Law and Pledges Support for John Lee's Economy BoostChinese leader Xi Jinping has commended Hong Kong for enacting additional security legislation earlier this year and...
Families of Jailed Hong Kong Democrats Grapple with Mixed Emotions: ‘We will survive this’
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...
Labour Group Aims for 5.5% Pay Raise in the Coming Year
The Federation of Hong Kong and Kowloon Labour Unions is advocating for a 5.5 percent pay raise for workers in the upcoming year. This call to action comes after a recent survey conducted by...
Lai Ching-te Discusses China Threats with Former US House Speaker Pelosi
Lai Ching-te and Nancy Pelosi Discuss China Threats Towards TaiwanIn a groundbreaking call on Sunday, Taiwan President Lai Ching-te engaged in a conversation with former US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi regarding the escalating military...
Hong Kong Legislative Head Praises Lawmakers’ Work Amid ‘Empty’ Motion Controversy
Hong Kong Legislative Head Defends Lawmakers' Efforts Amid CriticismIn the bustling city of Hong Kong, the president of the Legislative Council, Andrew Leung, has sparked controversy by defending the work of lawmakers...
Chinese Defence Minister Dong Jun Under Investigation for Corruption: Report
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...
China’s Xi Jinping Assures Biden of Smooth Transition to Trump’s Administration
Chinese President Xi Jinping met with outgoing President Joe Biden for the last time, expressing readiness to work with the new US administration for a smooth transition in bilateral ties. The meeting took place...
Chinese man sentenced 20 months in US for targeting Falun Gong
A 71-year-old Chinese man named John Chen from Los Angeles has been sentenced to 20 months in prison for his involvement in a plot targeting the Falun Gong spiritual movement in the United States....
Government Rejects Letter Slandering Hong Kong’s Reputation – RTHK
The government of Hong Kong firmly rejected a letter from US politicians accusing the country of damaging its reputation as an international financial center. A spokesperson for the SAR government emphasized that the claims...
