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The Guardian view on a showtrial in Hong Kong: a new authoritarian low | Editorial
The jailing of 45 pro-democracy activists testifies to the ruthless suppression of a once-vibrant civil society. Defending Beijing’s draconian crackdown on political freedoms in Hong Kong, ...World - The Guardian - 8 hours ago -
New Hong Kong-focused ETF gains approval in Saudi Arabia
Hang Seng Investment Management is second manager to get green light as authorities push for closer ties between both marketsWorld - Financial Times - October 31 -
Hong Kong still awaits payback from new Spacs regime
Corporate bosses warn tough standards deter blank-cheque companies from listingWorld - Financial Times - 6 days ago -
Global rise of populism causing more authoritarianism in Africa – report
‘Moral threshold coming down,’ warns Mo Ibrahim, as his index of governance reveals widespread decline in 10 years. The global rise of populism and “strongmen” has led to an increase in ...World - The Guardian - October 22 -
John Kelly says Trump is "certainly an authoritarian," fits the definition of a fascist
John Kelly, Trump's longest-serving White House chief of staff, also said his former boss "didn't want to be seen with" veterans who had their limbs amputated.Top stories - CBS News - October 23 -
Location tracking, meet abortion bans – authoritarians have too much power | Arwa Mahdawi
Babel Street’s people-tracking service allows customers – including government agencies – to track mobile users. Ever heard of Babel Street ? Unless you’re a data and analytics enthusiast, it’s ...World - The Guardian - October 26 -
Sanders won’t label Trump a ‘fascist,’ calls him ‘authoritarian’
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) declined to call former President Trump a “fascist” but referred to him as an “authoritarian” in an interview Sunday. “I don't like using those words, but clearly he has ...Politics - The Hill - October 27 -
Belarus' authoritarian ruler will face only token challengers in presidential vote
Belarus’ election commission has allowed seven politicians loyal to President Alexander Lukashenko to start collecting signatures to run in January’s election in an apparent bid to create a ...World - ABC News - November 4 -
Who Is Viktor Orban, Hungary’s Authoritarian Leader and Friend of Trump?
The long-serving prime minister, a champion of ‘illiberal democracy,’ has been politically isolated in much of Europe. But he has found common ground with the former and soon-to-be new U.S. president.World - The New York Times - November 9 -
Belarus sets a Jan. 26 election that's almost certain to extend its authoritarian leader's rule
Lawmakers in Belarus set the next presidential election for Jan. 26, a vote almost certain to extend the three-decade rule of authoritarian leader Alexander LukashenkoWorld - ABC News - October 23 -
Allies Fret Over Trump Win as Authoritarian Rivals Challenge U.S.-Led Order
With Donald Trump’s support for European security very much in doubt, the bloc faces a test of whether it will have the political will to protect its future.World - The Wall Street Journal - November 6 -
Authoritarians like Trump love fear, defeatism, surrender. Do not give them what they want
We must lay up our supplies – of love, care, trust, community and resolve – so we may resist the storm. Here we are in a crisis in which almost everything we love is going to be under siege in the ...World - The Guardian - November 9 -
A ‘Cop of peace’? How can authoritarian, human rights-trashing Azerbaijan possibly host that? | Greta Thunberg
The ‘theme’ chosen for Cop29 must be some kind of dark joke. This summit, like those before it, is a mere act of greenwashing. During rapidly escalating climate and humanitarian crises, another ...World - The Guardian - November 11 -
Raducanu out of Hong Kong Open despite 'progress'
Britain's Emma Raducanu pulls out of a fifth tournament in a row, the Hong Kong Open, after spraining ligaments in her foot.Top stories - BBC News - October 23 -
Hong Kong discovers dinosaur fossils for the first time
Officials in Hong Kong say they have discovered dinosaur fossils in the city for the first time on a remote, uninhabited island that’s part of a geoparkWorld - ABC News - October 23 -
Hong Kong discovers dinosaur fossils for the first time
Officials in Hong Kong say they have discovered dinosaur fossils in the city for the first time on a remote, uninhabited island that’s part of a geoparkTech - ABC News - October 23 -
Hong Kong discovers dinosaur fossils for the first time
Scientists have discovered dinosaur fossils for the first time in Hong Kong.Top stories - NBC News - October 24 -
Boulter makes light work of Hong Kong opener
Britain's Katie Boulter sees off the challenge of Japan's Aoi Ito in her opening match at the Hong Kong Open.Top stories - BBC News - October 29 -
Typhoon Kong-Rey Takes Aim at Taiwan
The storm prompted closures and raised the risk of landslides as it approached the island. It was expected to hit as the equivalent of a Category 4 hurricane.World - The New York Times - October 30 -
Boulter through to quarter-finals of Hong Kong Open
British number one Katie Boulter makes the quarter-finals of the Hong Kong Open with a straight-set win over China's Wang Xiyu.Top stories - BBC News - October 30 -
Typhoon Kong-rey Makes Landfall in Taiwan With Powerful Winds
The Category 3 storm was the most powerful tropical cyclone to hit Taiwan in nearly 30 years, the government said.Top stories - The New York Times - October 31 -
'Relaxed' Boulter reaches Hong Kong semi-finals
British number one Katie Boulter powers through to the Hong Kong Open semi-finals with a 6-4 6-0 win over Anastasia Zakharova.Top stories - BBC News - November 1 -
Boulter beaten by Shnaider in Hong Kong final
British number one Katie Boulter is comfortably beaten in straight sets by top seed Diana Shnaider in the final of the Hong Kong Open.Top stories - BBC News - November 3 -
Hong Kong jails 45 pro-democracy campaigners for subversion
Benny Tai and Joshua Wong were among dozens sentenced in a controversial national security trial.Top stories - BBC News - 12 hours ago -
Activists, professors, legislators: who are the Hong Kong 47?
The group are at the centre of Hong Kong’s biggest national security trial and have been handed sentences of up to 10 years. HK47: dozens of pro-democracy activists jailed in Hong Kong’s largest ...World - The Guardian - 21 hours ago -
Starmer refuses to condemn Hong Kong crackdown
UK premier said he had ‘frank’ discussions with Xi Jinping at G20 but declined to air criticism publiclyWorld - Financial Times - 8 hours ago -
HSBC to split U.K. and Hong Kong banking arms into two separate units
HSBC’s overhaul will see the bank split into four separate units under the control of two distinct Eastern and Western markets divisions, new CEO Georges Elhedery saidBusiness - MarketWatch - October 22 -
China Resources Beverage Shares Jump in Hong Kong Debut
China Resources Beverage shares surged on their Hong Kong debut, buoyed by positive market sentiment as trading activity in the city picks up.Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 23 -
Hong Kong Exchange Operator's Profit Rises on Strong Trading, Listings
Hong Kong’s stock-exchange operator reported higher profit for the second straight quarter as improved market sentiment boosted trading and listing activity.Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 23 -
Hong Kong unearths its first ever dinosaur fossils
Official hails discovery ‘of great significance’ on Port Island, with remains of as yet unknown species to go on display in shopping district on Friday. Hong Kong officials say they have discovered ...World - The Guardian - October 24 -
HSBC Hong Kong joins China’s alternative to Swift global payments system
Direct participation in Cips system will mean faster settlements and help internationalise use of renminbiBusiness - Financial Times - October 24 -
The Sandbox launches multi-year partnership with King Kong of Skull Island
The Sandbox has launched a multi-year partnership with King Kong of Skull Island to build a space inside its virtual world where you can build, own, and monetize your gaming experiences. The ...Tech - VentureBeat - October 25 -
Rescued diary in Hong Kong sheds light on Chinese involvement in D-Day
The diary of a Chinese naval officer that was discovered in Hong Kong sheds light on Chinese involvement in the D-Day landings at Normandy.Top stories - NBC News - October 29 -
Typhoon Kong-rey hits Taiwan's east coast, leaving 1 dead
A powerful typhoon has made landfall in Taiwan, killing one person and bringing high winds and floods to much of the island’s east coast and northern areasWorld - ABC News - October 31 -
Typhoon Kong-rey: biggest storm in decades wreaks destruction in Taiwan
People warned to stay inside because of high risk of storm surges, flooding and landslides as typhoon crosses island. The biggest typhoon to hit Taiwan in decades has crossed over the island, ...World - The Guardian - October 31