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Hong Kong tycoon Jimmy Lai detained over fraud charges until April court hearing

Posted on December 4, 2020December 4, 2020By Editor

A Hong Kong court has denied media tycoon Jimmy Lai bail on Thursday, detaining him until his April court hearing over a fraud charge related to the illegal use of his company’s premises. … Read More >Hong Kong tycoon Jimmy Lai detained over fraud charges until April court hearing

Beijing slaps sanctions on 4 individuals with links to US democracy promotion efforts in Hong Kong

Posted on December 1, 2020December 1, 2020By Editor

Chinese officials have said they are imposing sanctions on four individuals who Beijing claims are responsible for interfering in Hong Kong’s affairs, and who are linked to US democracy promotion initiatives. … Read More >Beijing slaps sanctions on 4 individuals with links to US democracy promotion efforts in Hong Kong

China to charge 12 anti-government protesters caught fleeing Hong Kong in speedboat

Posted on November 27, 2020January 31, 2021By Editor

Chinese authorities have announced that they will formally charge 12 anti-government protesters with border violations after they were arrested trying to flee Hong Kong in a speedboat three months ago. … Read More >China to charge 12 anti-government protesters caught fleeing Hong Kong in speedboat

Hong Kong sees ‘worsening’ situation as 73 coronavirus cases emerge, many linked to dance clubs

Posted on November 24, 2020November 24, 2020By Editor

Authorities in Hong Kong reported 73 new coronavirus cases on Monday, blaming “silent transmission” chains for a rise in asymptomatic infections. … Read More >Hong Kong sees ‘worsening’ situation as 73 coronavirus cases emerge, many linked to dance clubs

China Warns Intel Alliance ‘Their Eyes Will Be Plucked Out’ if Not Careful With Hong Kong Affairs

Posted on November 20, 2020November 20, 2020By Editor

The Five Eyes alliance, established after World War II, involves the US, UK, Australia, Canada, and New Zealand. It’s main objective is the sharing of intelligence information between parties. … Read More >China Warns Intel Alliance ‘Their Eyes Will Be Plucked Out’ if Not Careful With Hong Kong Affairs

By allowing expulsion of opposition Hong Kong legislators, China broke treaty with UK – London

Posted on November 12, 2020January 31, 2021By Editor

UK Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab has accused China of violating a bilateral treaty on Hong Kong after it allowed the unseating of city lawmakers. The British government is now considering sanctions. … Read More >By allowing expulsion of opposition Hong Kong legislators, China broke treaty with UK – London

Hong Kong opposition lawmakers resign en masse after 4 colleagues expelled from city’s parliament

Posted on November 11, 2020January 31, 2021By Editor

Opposition legislators announced they are giving up their seats in Hong Kong’s parliament after the city’s government ousted four of their colleagues. Hong Kong’s chief executive argued the move was in line with city laws. … Read More >Hong Kong opposition lawmakers resign en masse after 4 colleagues expelled from city’s parliament

Jack Ma says his new company’s IPO will be ‘the LARGEST in human history’

Posted on October 28, 2020October 28, 2020By Editor

Alibaba founder Jack Ma says the dual initial public offering (IPO) listings of his fintech company Ant Group in Shanghai and Hong Kong will break the world record as the biggest listing in history. … Read More >Jack Ma says his new company’s IPO will be ‘the LARGEST in human history’

Hong Kong slaps Goldman Sachs with record fine over looting of Malaysia’s state fund

Posted on October 23, 2020October 23, 2020By Editor

Goldman Sachs (Asia) has been fined $350 million by Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) for its role in a multibillion-dollar scandal that involved top Malaysian officials, including its former prime minister. … Read More >Hong Kong slaps Goldman Sachs with record fine over looting of Malaysia’s state fund

Hong Kong Pink Dolphins Enjoy Comeback as Covid-19 Pandemic Slows Marine Traffic

Posted on October 17, 2020By Editor

are pink dolphins are returning to the waters near Hong Kong and Macau as a result of halted marine traffic in one of the world’s busiest sea lanes due to the coronavirus pandemic. … Read More >Hong Kong Pink Dolphins Enjoy Comeback as Covid-19 Pandemic Slows Marine Traffic