The former editor-in-chief of Stand News, Chung Pui-kuen, and Patrick Lam, his successor at the pro-democracy news site, were both convicted of sedition in Hong Kong as the authorities continue to restrict the free press, per recent reports. “We didn’t have a hidden agenda, or any other goals that you couldn’t see,” Chung said in…
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News Hong Kong Journalists to Get Verdict in Test Case for Press Freedom
The editors said they published stories in the public interest. A judge ruled they were guilty of a crime against national security. Related Posts Trump attorney sounds alarm on NY AG Letitia James amid civil fraud case: ‘She campaigned on Trump’ Trump attorney Alina Habba joined “Sunday Morning Futures” with host Maria Bartiromo on Sunday…
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News Hong Kong Defends Sex Ed Advice That Includes Playing Badminton
Top officials in the Chinese territory have defended new sex education guidance that critics call regressive. Young people are amused. Related Posts Spain’s Sánchez defends controversial amnesty deal brokered with Catalan separatists Spain’s acting Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez on Wednesday defended his controversial amnesty deal for Catalonia’s separatists in parliament a day Read more Sex…
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News This Hong Kong ‘beloved’ street food is finding Instagram fame in US
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News Giant Panda in Hong Kong Gives Birth to Twins
She is the oldest panda on record to give birth for the first time. Also unusual: the cubs were naturally conceived, a rarity for the vulnerable species. Related Posts Panda Diplomacy Might Not Be Dead Just Yet The fur balls might be coming back to Washington and San Diego.Xi Jinping, China’s leader, said in a…
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Kenya news Kenya to face Hong Kong China in repechage Final
The national women’s rugby team,Lionesses,are one match away from securing their third consecutive Olympic ticket.Kenya is set to face Hong China in the women’s final of the Olympic repechage tournament in progress in Monaco,France at 7.01 PM. Hong Kong China saw off Poland 41-5 in the other semi final. To reach the final Kenya…
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News Former Hong Kong residents embrace UK politics amid lingering Beijing fears
More than 180,000 Hong Kongers have immigrated to Britain under a special visa program, fleeing political crackdowns in their home country since 2021. Unlike many immigrants, Hong Kongers arrive in Britain with the right to vote. Some Hong Kong immigrants remain concerned about Chinese influence and potential repercussions for their families. For Richard Wong, 25,…
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News Tiananmen Square commemorated abroad as Hong Kong security law suppresses annual vigil
China has quelled large-scale commemorations of the Tiananmen Square crackdown within its borders, so commemorations outside of China have become crucial for preserving it in history. Tuesday is the event’s 35th anniversary. On June 4, 1989, government troops opened fire on pro-democracy protesters in Tiananmen Square in Beijing, resulting in the deaths of hundreds, if…
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News Hong Kong convicts 14 pro-democracy activists in landmark national security case
Fourteen pro-democracy activists, including former lawmakers, have been convicted in Hong Kong’s largest national security case. Dissent in Hong Kong has been suppressed through reduced public choice, media crackdowns and a Beijing-backed security law. Those found guilty of conspiracy to commit subversion could face up to life in prison when sentenced. Fourteen pro-democracy activists were…
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News Hong Kong to Rule on Democrats in Largest National Security Trial
A Hong Kong court will begin issuing verdicts on Thursday in the city’s largest national security trial, as the authorities use sweeping powers imposed by Beijing to quash political dissent in the Chinese territory. The 47 pro-democracy activists and opposition leaders in the trial — including Benny Tai, a former law professor, and Joshua Wong,…
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