Tag: World
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 calling for the immediate release of opposition figures who were...
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 imprisonment of numerous democrats in a national security case. Lee...
Hong Kong Security Law Case: Dozens Queue for Courtroom Seats to Witness Sentencing
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...
China’s President Xi Jinping Inaugurates First Chinese-Funded Port in South America at APEC Summit
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...
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 case. Ho was among the 45 convicted democrats who received...
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 Hong Kong. Lai, who is facing charges related to colluding...
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...
Observatory Drops Typhoon Signal No. 1 as Typhoon Man-yi Moves Away – RTHK
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...
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...
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...
