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Taiwan Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung visits European Parliament during unannounced Brussels stop
Taiwan’s foreign minister Lin Chia-lung met with European Parliament members this week in an unannounced stop in Brussels as part of his first visit to Europe to firm up ties. Taiwan has worked to strengthen ties with European countries as it (…)
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21 November 2024
Sentences ranging from four years and two months to 10 years for conspiracy to commit subversion were proportionate with severity of crime, experts say.
South China Morning Post -
21 November 2024
'Provide flexibility for sports bodies to improve'
The SAR's squash association on Thursday urged the Sports Federation and Olympic Committee (SF&OC) of Hong Kong, China to provide flexibility for the sector over the introduction of a code of practice. The SF&OC on Wednesday held a (…)
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21 November 2024
Hong Kong gov’t slams ‘untruthful smearing’ by foreign critics of jail sentences in 45 democrats case
The Hong Kong government has condemned what it described as untruthful smearing and unscrupulous attacks by foreign governments and organisations on the jailing of 45 democracy campaigners in the city’s largest national security case. The (…)
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21 November 2024
Hong Kong Democratic Party chair ‘encouraged’ protesters at 2019 unrest, court hears in appeal against acquittal
Hong Kong prosecutors have challenged the acquittal of the Democratic Party chairman in a 2019 unlawful assembly case, saying the politician had “encouraged” protesters despite knowing they were resisting police. Justices of Appeal Derek Pang, (…)
HKFP -
21 November 2024
The meal delivery giant joins a slew of Chinese tech giants vying for new growth in Hong Kong.
South China Morning Post -
21 November 2024
Former media boss goes into witness box for the first time and gives 6½ hours of testimony in his high-profile national security trial.
South China Morning Post -
20 November 2024
Glass bottle filled with red paint hurled from footbridge at headquarters in Tamar, Admiralty, as authorities vow to pursue offender.
South China Morning Post -
20 November 2024
New code of governance sets out three major areas where the city’s National Sports Associations need to improve by 2026.
South China Morning Post -
20 November 2024
Govt condemns remarks against subversion case verdict
The Hong Kong government on Wednesday said it strongly condemns and opposes some Western governments, anti-China groups and politicians, as well as foreign media for smearing and maliciously attacking the SAR. The SAR’s statement was in response (…)
RTHK -
20 November 2024
More time needed to study age requirements and practices in other jurisdictions, government says.
South China Morning Post -
20 November 2024
The Post reviews how Hong Kong was caught in China-US geopolitical crosshairs and the impact of restrictive measures on the city.
South China Morning Post -
20 November 2024
Jimmy Lai takes stand in national security trial
Former media tycoon Jimmy Lai on Wednesday began testifying in his national security trial. Lai said he had made donations to local and overseas groups, including think-tanks and religious organisations in the United States amounting to up to (…)
RTHK -
20 November 2024
Bridgewater Associates’ co-CIO Bob Prince paid HK$95 million for a three-bedroom home at St. George’s Mansion in Ho Man Tin.
South China Morning Post -
20 November 2024
Hong Kong’s Jimmy Lai denies using connections to sway US foreign policy as he takes stand in national security trial
Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai took the stand for the first time in his national security trial on Wednesday, testifying that he had never tried to influence overseas governments’ foreign policy on Hong Kong or China. The 76-year-old founder of (…)
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20 November 2024
Sports bodies that don't improve face subsidy cuts
The Sports Federation & Olympic Committee (SF&OC) of Hong Kong, China on Wednesday said member associations that fail to meet new standards in terms of governance and operation may face penalties such as subsidy cuts. The body launched a (…)
RTHK -
20 November 2024
Organiser for Sunday cycling race says rolling traffic controls to be enforced on North Lantau Highway, with travel times up by 30 minutes.
South China Morning Post -
20 November 2024
Chinese man jailed for 20 months in US over plot targeting Falun Gong
A 71-year-old Chinese man was sentenced to 20 months in prison on Tuesday for taking part in a plot targeting the Falun Gong spiritual movement in the United States. John Chen, of Los Angeles, was convicted of acting as an unregistered agent of (…)
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20 November 2024
Mother of jailed democrat Hendrick Lui arrested after holding up a banner outside court after son’s sentencing
Elsa Wu, the mother of jailed pro-democracy figure Hendrick Lui, was arrested after holding a banner outside a Hong Kong court after her son and 44 other democrats were sentenced on Tuesday. Police on Wednesday said that officers found a (…)
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20 November 2024
Stay agile and innovative to remain competitive: FS
Financial Secretary Paul Chan says Hong Kong must remain agile and innovative amid evolving global dynamics, adding that countries and businesses are still adapting and transforming to thrive in a changing environment. Giving a speech at the (…)
RTHK -
20 November 2024
China urges ‘restraint’ after Russian President Vladimir Putin issues nuclear threat
China on Wednesday urged “calm” and “restraint” after Russian President Vladimir Putin issued a nuclear threat and Ukraine fired longer-range US missiles at its territory for the first time. Moscow has reacted furiously to a decision by US (…)
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20 November 2024
Hub to include range of arrangements to facilitate collaboration, including two dedicated footbridges enabling researchers to cross the border.
South China Morning Post -
20 November 2024
Welfare chief also reveals there were almost 10,000 cases of passengers misusing concessionary scheme since June last year.
South China Morning Post -
20 November 2024
Phase 1 of Shenzhen-HK tech zone plan expanded
The government on Wednesday unveiled the development outline for the Hong Kong section of the Hetao Shenzhen-Hong Kong Science and Technology Innovation Cooperation Zone, with the gross floor area in phase one doubling from what was initially (…)
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20 November 2024
