Tag: World
Hong Kong National Security Crackdown: Explained & Updates
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...
Challenging Conviction: Ex-Journalist Gwyneth Ho Fights 7-Year Sentence in Democrats’ National Security Case
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...
John Lee Proud of Hong Kong Prosecutors Amid US Sanctions Calls
John Lee, Hong Kong's Chief Executive, commended the city's prosecutors for their integrity, professionalism, and passion amidst US threats of sanctions due to the...
Government Condemns EU Parliament’s Resolution on Hong Kong – RTHK
The Hong Kong government expressed its strong disapproval of the European Parliament's recent resolution regarding the city. The European body passed a non-binding resolution...
Jimmy Lai’s Trial: Overthrowing China’s Communist Party was ‘Crazy’ – Hong Kong Tycoon’s Testimony
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...
Jimmy Lai Testifies about Discussing Sanctions with Pompeo in Hong Kong Court
Jailed media tycoon Jimmy Lai testified in court about discussing sanctions with former US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo during the 2019 protests in...
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...
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....
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...
US Support for Taiwan Hinders Meeting Between China’s Defense Chiefs
The recent failure of the defense ministers of the United States and China to meet has been attributed to the ongoing tension surrounding Taiwan....