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'Never': Jimmy Lai denies foreign collusion in landmark trial

Lai, one of the most influential pro-democracy figures in the city, is accused of colluding with foreign forces.

Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai testifies for first time in security trial

Billionaire and fierce critic of Beijing faces up to life in prison

World - Financial Times - 3 hours ago

Australian judge’s speech met by protest over his role in Hong Kong’s appeal court

Patrick Keane is one of only six overseas justices remaining on the bench since the introduction of draconian national security laws. A speech by Australian judge Patrick Keane KC has been met by a ...

World - The Guardian - October 23

Hong Kong bars services like WhatsApp and Google Drive from government computers

The Hong Kong government is barring most civil servants from using popular apps like WhatsApp, WeChat and Google Drive on their work computers due to potential security risks

Tech - ABC News - October 23

Chinese IPOs in the U.S. and Hong Kong are set to increase next year, analysts say

A few high-profile Chinese listings outside the mainland are adding to expectations for a pickup in initial public offerings next year.

Business - CNBC - October 28

Hong Kong cracks down on how banks and hedge funds discuss block trades

Regulator brings in new measures after launching criminal insider dealing case against Segantii Capital Management

Business - Financial Times - October 31

Hong Kong reporter says she'll sue Wall Street Journal for dismissal because of her union role

A former Hong Kong reporter of The Wall Street Journal says she'll sue the publication for sacking her because she joined a trade union

World - ABC News - November 12

Hong Kong leader warns Trump not to interfere after he says he would free Jimmy Lai

Hong Kong’s top leader on Tuesday warned President-elect Donald Trump not to interfere in the Chinese territory’s internal affairs after he said he would “100%” free the imprisoned pro-democracy ...

How Beijing Took Control of Hong Kong's Financial Hub---and Left the West Behind

The world’s pre-eminent East-meets-West investment hub has become more Chinese as international financial institutions, corporations, and expatriates retreat

World - The Wall Street Journal - 6 days ago

Mastermind of foiled Hong Kong bomb plot to target police is jailed for nearly 24 years

A Hong Kong court on Thursday sentenced the mastermind of a failed bomb plot during anti-government protests in December 2019 to nearly 24 years in jail

World - ABC News - 5 days ago

45 pro-democracy activists face sentencing in Hong Kong. Here's who some of them are

Dozens of prominent Hong Kong pro-democracy activists are scheduled to be sentenced Tuesday in the biggest case under a national security law that critics say has crushed political activism in the ...

World - ABC News - 2 days ago

China's vice premier vows to boost Hong Kong competitiveness, says stimulus push has 'benefited' the city

Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng and several top financial policymakers have gathered at the third Global Financial Leaders Investment Summit.

Business - CNBC - Yesterday

45 pro-democracy activists are sentenced in Hong Kong's biggest national security trial

A Hong Kong court sentenced dozens of leading pro-democracy figures to prison under a national security law that critics say has been used to suppress dissent.

45 activists sentenced in Hong Kong national security case. The longest term is 10 years

World - ABC News - Yesterday

45 pro-democracy activists get 4 to 10 years in prison in Hong Kong

Forty-five ex-lawmakers and activists have been sentenced to four to 10 years in prison in Hong Kong’s biggest national security case under a Beijing-imposed law that crushed a once-thriving ...

World - ABC News - 23 hours ago

Chinese Express Delivery Firm Taps Hong Kong Market With Near $800 Million Offering

S.F. Holding, which is already listed on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange, plans to raise as much as $793.0 million by selling 170 million shares.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - Yesterday

Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai defiant as he gives evidence in foreign collusion trial

Founder of Apple Daily paper denies seeking to influence foreign policy against China and says advocating for the independence of Hong Kong was ‘a reality too crazy to think about’. Pro-democracy ...

World - The Guardian - 2 hours ago

Jimmy Lai, Hong Kong Media Mogul, Takes Stand in National Security Trial

The media tycoon, who is accused of masterminding pro-democracy protests, testified at his trial for the first time. He could be sent to prison for life.

World - The New York Times - 4 hours ago

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