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Hong Kong convicts 7 activists, including tycoon Jimmy Lai, of unlawful assembly over 2019 protests

Posted on April 3, 2021April 3, 2021By Editor

Seven leading Hong Kong activists face five years in prison after being convicted for organizing an unauthorized assembly during the 2019 anti-government protests that brought the region to a standstill for months. … Read More >Hong Kong convicts 7 activists, including tycoon Jimmy Lai, of unlawful assembly over 2019 protests

Beijing accuses BBC of spreading fake news and blasts reporter for ‘running’ from China as Xinjiang citizens plot legal action

Posted on April 2, 2021April 2, 2021By Editor

Beijing has unleashed another attack on the BBC after one of its correspondents, accused of fake reporting on Xinjiang and Hong Kong by China, purportedly “ran” to Taiwan without informing Chinese authorities of his leaving. … Read More >Beijing accuses BBC of spreading fake news and blasts reporter for ‘running’ from China as Xinjiang citizens plot legal action

Hong Kong halts use of Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine as authorities investigate defective packaging

Posted on March 26, 2021March 26, 2021By Editor

Hong Kong has stopped its rollout of the Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 shot after being alerted to a packaging issue. Authorities say they are acting out of caution and do not think there is a safety risk. … Read More >Hong Kong halts use of Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine as authorities investigate defective packaging

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UK warns China is in state of ‘non-compliance’ after Hong Kong ‘patriot’ electoral reform

Posted on March 15, 2021March 15, 2021By Editor

UK Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab declared China to be in a state of non-compliance with the Sino-British Joint Declaration, accusing the nation of restricting democracy in Hong Kong. … Read More >UK warns China is in state of ‘non-compliance’ after Hong Kong ‘patriot’ electoral reform

China’s parliament approves proposal to reform Hong Kong’s electoral system with ‘patriots’ pledge

Posted on March 11, 2021March 11, 2021By Editor

China’s parliament has voted in favor of “improving the electoral system” in Hong Kong, introducing a requirement that will only allow ‘patriots’ to govern Hong Kong if they pledge loyalty to the country’s Communist Party. … Read More >China’s parliament approves proposal to reform Hong Kong’s electoral system with ‘patriots’ pledge

Hong Kong authorities probe death, hospitalizations that occurred days after people received Sinovac Covid jab

Posted on March 10, 2021March 10, 2021By Editor

Hong Kong officials are investigating a death and two medical episodes reported days after individuals were given China’s Sinovac Covid-19 vaccine. So far no links have been established between the drug and the incidents. … Read More >Hong Kong authorities probe death, hospitalizations that occurred days after people received Sinovac Covid jab

Hong Kong activists granted bail after prosecutors drop appeal against release

Posted on March 6, 2021March 6, 2021By Editor

Four members of the group of 47 Hong Kong activists charged with conspiracy to commit subversion have been granted bail after prosecutors dropped an appeal against a decision to temporarily release them. … Read More >Hong Kong activists granted bail after prosecutors drop appeal against release

Hong Kong to let citizens choose which Covid-19 jab they receive, amid safety concerns and low vaccine confidence

Posted on February 19, 2021February 19, 2021By Editor

Hong Kong’s health secretary has sought to allay fears about China’s Sinovac jab, which will become available in the former British colony later this month, but says citizens may choose between the US and Chinese vaccine. … Read More >Hong Kong to let citizens choose which Covid-19 jab they receive, amid safety concerns and low vaccine confidence

Hong Kong stock market turnover more than quadruples that of London’s exchange – media

Posted on February 19, 2021February 19, 2021By Editor

Stock trading volumes on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange have seen enormous growth this year. They are now four times greater than the daily turnover on the London Stock Exchange. … Read More >Hong Kong stock market turnover more than quadruples that of London’s exchange – media

Hong Kong leader announces dual nationality residents won’t be eligible for consular protection

Posted on February 10, 2021February 10, 2021By Editor

Hong Kong’s Chief Executive Carrie Lam has announced that the city will not recognize the dual nationality of residents and they won’t be eligible for consular protection under China’s nationality rules. … Read More >Hong Kong leader announces dual nationality residents won’t be eligible for consular protection