Tag: Hong Kong
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Hong Kong activists hold anti-China protest in Taiwan
The activists also protested against the National security law imposed in Hongkong last year and expressed fear that a similar fate could befall Taiwan
October 3, 2021 -
Hong Kong’s tryst
The Election Committee has been expanded to 1500 members from 1200 and the number of direct voters for committee seats has been markedly reduced ~ from about 246,000 to less than 8,000
September 23, 2021 -
Hong Kong begins first polls after shake-up of electoral system
The formation of the election committee on Sunday is the first poll to be held under the patriots' rule imposed by Beijing.
September 19, 2021 -
Sandwiched between superpowers: Is Hong Kong just a pawn in US-China rivalry, Pana Janviroj reports in the final of a two-part series
They were speaking at a webinar on “The Future of Hong Kong & Division of China-US lenses” organized by Asia News Network, an alliance of 23 national media in 20 Asian countries.
August 9, 2021 -
Unquiet North East
India is a Union of States, and armed conflict between any two states threatens the very idea of India as a nation. Historically, most invaders had taken advantage of differences between native rulers to conquer India. That said, modern Indian states are not sovereign bodies; under Article 3 of the Constitution, Parliament has the power to increase the area of any state, diminish the area of any state, alter the boundaries of any state and change the name of any state.
August 6, 2021 -
Unwarranted verdict
The United States of America has criticised the "unjust outcome" of the Tong trial.
August 4, 2021 -
Hong Kong protester given 9-year term in 1st security case
The three-judge panel ruled Tuesday that Tong’s actions were an act of violence aimed at coercing the Hong Kong and mainland governments and intimidating the public
July 30, 2021 -
HK protester convicted in first trial under national security law
Tong Ying-kit, 24, was found guilty of secessionism and terrorism on Tuesday in a ruling condemned by human rights activists.
July 27, 2021 -
9 arrested over ‘plot’ to plant bombs around Hong Kong
Of the nine arrested, six are secondary school students
July 6, 2021 -
Apple Daily, RIP
A week ago, some 500 police officers raided the publication's newsroom, saying its reports undermined the government, a criminal offence.
June 26, 2021 -
China promotes security chief to No.2 spot in Hong Kong
Beijing looks to the administration of the Asian financial hub to clamp down on free speech and political opposition.
June 25, 2021 -
HK to tighten quarantine requirements for UK arrivals
The government will also classify the UK, which is currently a "high-risk" place, as "very high-risk" with effect from 28 June
June 25, 2021 -
Last Apple Daily newspaper edition sold out across Hong Kong
The newspaper said it would cease operations after police froze $2.3 million in assets, searched its office, and arrested five top editors and executives last week, accusing them of foreign collusion to endanger national security — another sign Beijing is tightening its grip on the semi-autonomous city.
June 24, 2021 -
Hong Kong pro-democracy paper Apple Daily announces closure
Founder Jimmy Lai — already in jail for attending a pro-democracy rally — has been arrested and charged with colluding with foreign forces to endanger national security.
June 23, 2021 -
First man to stand trial under HK’s security law pleads not guilty
A court ruled last month that Tong Ying-kit will stand trial without a jury, a diversion from Hong Kong’s common law traditions
June 23, 2021 -
Tiananmen echo
The Alliance’s chairman, Lee Cheukyan, is in jail over an illegal assembly.
June 8, 2021 -
Jimmy Lai
Earlier this month, authorities froze assets belonging to Lai, including his bank accounts and his stake of 71.26 per cent in Next Digital ~ estimated to be worth $ 45 million.
May 31, 2021