Tag: World
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...
Detention of AstraZeneca’s China Head Amid Illegal Drug Import Probe
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...
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 a mass trial under the legislation ended on November 19....
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 Communist Party. Lai, 76, emphasized the importance of protesters in...
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. US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin expressed disappointment at China's decision...
Welcome Navy Vessels: CE and Mainland Officials Extend Warm Reception – RTHK
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...
Biden and Xi to Meet Before Trump’s White House Return: What to Expect
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...
CE Leads Publicity Blitz for Hong Kong at APEC Summit – RTHK
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...
