Tag: World

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...

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 imprisonment of numerous democrats in a national security case. Lee...

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 calling for the immediate release of opposition figures who were...

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...

Jailed media tycoon Jimmy Lai testified in court about discussing sanctions with former US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo during the 2019 protests in Hong Kong. Lai, who is facing charges related to colluding...

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...

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...

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...

The recent failure of the defense ministers of the United States and China to meet has been attributed to the ongoing tension surrounding Taiwan. US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin expressed disappointment at China's decision...

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...

Chief Executive John Lee warmly welcomed two navy vessels from the country - a destroyer and an amphibious assault ship - that have arrived in the SAR. The arrival of The Changsha and The...

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....

The Hong Kong Observatory has lifted all typhoon signals at 10:10 pm on Tuesday as Typhoon Man-yi weakens and moves away from the city. The T1 signal had been in effect for over 30...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Chief Executive John Lee had a very busy day during his visit to Peru, attending the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) summit. He signed a free trade agreement with Peru and had meetings with leaders...

Beijing has criticized US legislators for showing support for Jimmy Lai, a pro-democracy media tycoon who is currently in prison in Hong Kong and is facing a national security trial next week. The Chinese...

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...

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...

Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto in Beijing, marking the start of the Indonesian leader's first foreign tour since taking office in October. President Xi expressed China's desire for a...

Ko, a retired Hong Kong resident, expressed his concerns about the re-election of former US President Donald Trump during a conversation with HKFP. He believes that Trump's policies are self-centered and lack a global...

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...

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...

The Hong Kong Observatory announced on Thursday that they will be issuing the Standby Signal No 1 between noon and 3pm on Friday due to Tropical Cyclone Yinxing approaching Hong Kong. The weather system...

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...