One of Hong Kong’s most prominent democracy advocates, 72-year-old clothing and media mogul Jimmy Lai, was charged Friday under an oppressive security law imposed by China earlier this year. He is …
The world is shamefully silent on the plight of Hong Kong
In Hong Kong, the pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai looks to be facing a long prison sentence for allegedly breaking the territory’s new national security law. Mr Lai, who is in his seventies, is …
UK government ‘has underestimated takeup for Hong Kong resettlement scheme’
Survey finds more than 600,000 may want to move to Britain, many within two years of January start date …
Wife takes charge of the money, after Hong Kong official on US sanctions list loses bank accounts, credit card
A senior Hong Kong official’s entire salary goes straight into his wife’s bank account every month. She handles all their household expenses, pays his mobile phone bill and picks up the tab when they …
Hong Kong fourth wave: first Covid-19 vaccines may not prevent infection but can halt complications, health chief says, as city logs 69 new cases
The first Covid-19 vaccines Hong Kong would receive might not protect residents from infection but could prevent health complications arising from the disease, health authorities said on Saturday as …
Relatives make plea for info on Hong Kong detainees in China
Relatives of a dozen Hong Kong residents who have been detained in mainland China for more than 3 1/2 months made a plea Saturday to be informed of the timing of any trials …
US lets major banks off for serving sanctioned officials in Hong Kong crackdown, providing relief for Citi, HSBC and others
The United States government has decided to let some of the world’s biggest banks off for doing business with several officials on a US sanctions list over the Chinese government’s enactment of the …
Hong Kong’s Jimmy Lai denied bail as Pompeo tweets support
HONG KONG (AP) — Jimmy Lai, the 73-year-old Hong Kong media tycoon and advocate for democracy, was denied bail Saturday after being charged the previous day under the semi-autonomous …
U.S. says no banks linked to people sanctioned over Hong Kong crackdown
The U.S. Treasury said on Friday it has not identified any foreign financial institution “that has knowingly conducted a significant transaction” since Oct. 14 with individuals deemed responsible for …
Treasury Takes No Action on Hong Kong Banking Sanctions
The U.S. Treasury Department said Friday it hasn’t identified any banks or other financial institutions linked to a group of people sanctioned in October over China’s crackdown on Hong Kong.