Hong Kong 47: Gov’t to consider appealing for longer sentences as Taiwan, overseas groups condemn case
[HKFP] - 11/19/2024
The Hong Kong government will consider whether to appeal for longer sentences of certain democrats jailed on Tuesday in the city’s largest national security case. Convicted of conspiring to commit subversion, 45 former legislators, ex-district councillors, and activists received jail sentences (…)
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Over 1,400 days since their arrests, 45 Hong Kong democrats face sentencing in landmark subversion case
Forty-five Hong Kong pro-democracy figures face sentencing on Tuesday in the city’s largest national security case (…)
[HKFP] - 19/11/2024
Those sympathetic to Jimmy Lai must stick to the facts
A London-based legal team’s claims about the treatment of the former media tycoon in prison ignore salient information.
[South China Morning Post] - 19/11/2024
Cathay Pacific staff to get 3.8 percent pay rises
Cathay Pacific on Tuesday announced that its employees will see average salary increases of 3.8 percent next year. (…)
[RTHK] - 19/11/2024
Hong Kong 47: Gov’t to consider appealing for longer sentences as Taiwan, overseas groups condemn case
The Hong Kong government will consider whether to appeal for longer sentences of certain democrats jailed on Tuesday (…)
[HKFP] - 19/11/2024
Commodities may add to Connect scheme as China signals support for Hong Kong’s role
Commodities will be added to the stocks, bonds, options and wealth management products that are currently tradeable (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 19/11/2024
Subversion case sentencing shows severity: Chris Tang
Secretary for Security Chris Tang said the sentences handed down on Tuesday in the city's largest national security (…)
[RTHK] - 19/11/2024
Another trial planned for Kai Tak Youth Sports Ground
A stress test will be conducted at the Kai Tak Youth Sports Ground on Saturday, with the police saying the aim is to (…)
[RTHK] - 19/11/2024
Minibus driver critically injured after vehicle crashes in upscale Hong Kong neighbourhood
Driver, 79, hurled out of windscreen when vehicle ploughed into entrance of a Mid-Levels residential complex, source (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 19/11/2024
Benny Tai, Joshua Wong among 45 Hong Kong pro-democracy activists jailed up to 10 years in landmark national security case
Pro-democracy activist Benny Tai has been jailed for 10 years over organising an unofficial primary election in (…)
[HKFP] - 19/11/2024
3 Hong Kong franchised bus firms apply to increase fares by up to 9.5%
KMB and New Lantao Bus want to raise fares by 6.5 per cent, while Citybus is seeking an increase of nearly 9.5 per (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 18/11/2024
HK must strengthen its role as an IFC: He Lifeng
Vice Premier He Lifeng says Hong Kong must enhance its status as an international financial centre to fast-track the (…)
[RTHK] - 19/11/2024