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‘Empty tank’: Katie Boulter outgunned by Diana Shnaider in Hong Kong final

British No 1 beaten 6-1, 6-2 by 20-year-old Russian Boulter excited after reaching career-high ranking of 23 Katie Boulter’s strong run in Hong Kong came to a brutal end on Sunday when she was ...

World - The Guardian - November 3

Tiny Homes Face the Ax in Hong Kong, Leaving Many Families Worried

The government says the city’s smallest apartments need more regulation. For some of Hong Kong’s poorest, that could mean higher rents or even eviction.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 5

Hong Kong stocks fall as China’s stimulus package disappoints

Hang Seng index down 1.5% after Beijing unveils $1.4tn plan to restructure local government debt but no consumer support

Business - Financial Times - November 11

Nintendo unveils Donkey Kong Country at Super Nintendo World in Japan

Nintendo's famous game designer Shigeru Miyamoto showed off the Donkey Kong Country area at Super Nintendo World.

Tech - VentureBeat - November 11

Hong Kong’s Trophy Homes Are Selling at Fire Sale Prices

China’s economic downturn has not been kind to the ultrarich who made their wealth on its rise. In their haste to cough up cash, Hong Kong’s luxury property market has had some fire sales.

Business - The New York Times - November 12

Hong Kong protest bomb plot mastermind is jailed for nearly 24 years

Hong Kong’s high court sentenced a man to almost 24 years in prison over an alleged plot to attack police with explosives during pro-democracy protests in 2019.

HK47: dozens of pro-democracy activists jailed in Hong Kong’s largest national security trial

Members of ‘Hong Kong 47’ – charged in 2021 over involvement in pre-election primary – sentenced to between four and 10 years. Activists, professors, legislators: who are the Hong Kong 47? ...

World - The Guardian - 16 hours ago

Who are the activists jailed in Hong Kong's largest national security trial?

They include prominent campaigners, former lawmakers and ordinary citizens who joined the pro-democracy movement.

This $110 Donkey Kong Lego Set Is Only $58 At Walmart

Diddy Kong's Mine Cart Ride Lego Set $58 (was ...

Tech - GameSpot - Yesterday

Dozens of Hong Kong Pro-Democracy Leaders Sentenced in Mass Trial

The 45 defendants, including Joshua Wong, were at the forefront of the opposition movement crushed by Beijing. Many had already been in jail for years.

World - The New York Times - 12 hours ago

Hong Kong Court Sentences Dozens in Case That Crushed Pro-Democracy Camp

Defendants include politicians and activists who had hoped to win control of legislature, a plan Beijing found subversive.

World - The Wall Street Journal - Yesterday

Hong Kong sentences 45 activists to prison in landmark security trial

Legal scholar Benny Tai receives 10-year penalty as authorities stamp out dissent in Chinese territory

World - Financial Times - Yesterday

Foreign governments criticize Hong Kong's sentencing of 45 activists. Beijing defends it

Forty-five prominent activists in Hong Kong have been sentenced to up to 10 years in jail, sparking criticism from foreign governments and rights groups

World - ABC News - 7 hours ago

Explosive Claims About Gaetz, and Dozens Jailed in Hong Kong Mass Trial

Plus, the man who opened travel to the masses.

Top stories - The New York Times - 18 hours ago

Anger and frustration at jailing of 45 Hong Kong pro-democracy activists

A Hong Kong court sentenced dozens of leading pro-democracy figures to up to 10 years in prison in the single largest trial under a national security law that critics say has been used to all but ...

International outrage over sentencing of 45 pro-democracy activists in Hong Kong

Human rights groups concerned after handing down of sentences of up to 10 years. Governments and human rights groups have expressed concern and outrage at the sentencing of 45 pro-democracy ...

World - The Guardian - 13 hours ago

Hong Kong jails 45 democracy activists, sparking criticism

The democracy advocates were charged in Hong Kong under a Beijing-imposed national security law in 2021 for their involvement in an unofficial primary election to pick opposition candidates.

World - CBS News - 5 hours ago

He Rose to Riches in Hong Kong. Now He's a Symbol of China's Crackdown.

Media baron Jimmy Lai, who protested for democracy, faces possible life sentence.

World - The Wall Street Journal - 2 hours ago

Hong Kong mogul Jimmy Lai testifies in controversial trial

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

Jimmy Lai testifies for first time in Hong Kong national security trial

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

World - Financial Times - 1 hour 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

Godzilla X Kong MonsterVerse 4K Collector's Box Set Drops To Best Price Yet At Amazon

The Collector's Edition 4K Blu-ray box set of one of the most entertaining film franchises of the last decade is now on sale for a new low price. Yes, we're talking about Legendary's MonsterVerse ...

Tech - GameSpot - November 4

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