Tag: Hong Kong

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China warns UK to avoid going ‘further down the wrong path’ with Hong Kong interference over expected extradition suspension

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China has warned the UK against further damaging their relationship, in response to reports that London will suspend its extradition treaty with Hong Kong as a result of Beijing’s new national security law there. … Read More >China warns UK to avoid going ‘further down the wrong path’ with Hong Kong interference over expected extradition suspension

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Apple Blocks Hong Kong Voting App as Beijing Declares Unofficial Primary ‘Illegal’

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The pro-democracy developers behind PopVote, an electronic voting platform designed for Hong Kong’s recent unofficial primary, are accusing Apple of censorship after the tech giant allegedly rejected the voting platform’s iOS version from its App Store. … Read More >Apple Blocks Hong Kong Voting App as Beijing Declares Unofficial Primary ‘Illegal’

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Beijing vows tit-for-tat sanctions & says retaliation INEVITABLE unless US changes course after Trump signs new HK legislation

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China said it would impose sanctions on the US after US President Donald Trump signed legislation to punish Beijing for “oppressive acts” in Hong Kong and an executive order ending all preferential treatment for the city. … Read More >Beijing vows tit-for-tat sanctions & says retaliation INEVITABLE unless US changes course after Trump signs new HK legislation

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‘Hypocrisy is exposed in full’: China hits out at Australia over new visa rules for Hong Kong & extradition treaty suspension

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While “clanking” about rejecting foreign interference, Australia is meddling in China’s affairs itself by halting an extradition treaty with Hong Kong and offering its residents a safe haven, Beijing’s embassy stated. … Read More >‘Hypocrisy is exposed in full’: China hits out at Australia over new visa rules for Hong Kong & extradition treaty suspension

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Zoom, TikTok pause data requests from Hong Kong authorities following new national security law, joining Facebook and WhatsApp

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US video conferencing platform Zoom has joined Facebook, Twitter, WhatsApp and Telegram in suspending data requests from Hong Kong authorities following the enactment of the new national security law. … Read More >Zoom, TikTok pause data requests from Hong Kong authorities following new national security law, joining Facebook and WhatsApp

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Victor Gao: UK will face dire consequences from China for Hong Kong interference

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Going Underground’s social media producer, Farhaan Ahmed, speaks to China’s ambassador to the UK, Liu Xiaoming, about Boris Johnson’s decision to give access to UK citizenship to millions of Hongkongers after the National Security Law was implemented by Beijing in Hong Kong. … Read More >Victor Gao: UK will face dire consequences from China for Hong Kong interference

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Searches without warrant & confiscation of property: Hong Kong details new powers under national security law

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Hong Kong officials have shed more light on the city’s new national security legislation, which provides local law enforcement with additional powers to counter secessionism and terrorism. … Read More >Searches without warrant & confiscation of property: Hong Kong details new powers under national security law