He was later released, but the move is part of a widening crackdown against prominent defenders of Hong Kong’s freedoms and rule of law. Also alarming is the fate of a dozen young protestors who, on …
China’s ministry tells foreign journalists’ club to ‘stop meddling in Hong Kong’ after concerns raised over new police media guidelines
China’s foreign ministry office has told the Foreign Correspondents Club (FCC) to stop “meddling in Hong Kong affairs” after it opposed a police move to limit access to press briefings to only …
Hong Kong Activist Joshua Wong Arrested Over Protest Last October
(HONG KONG) — Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong said he was arrested again Thursday for allegedly participating in an unauthorized assembly last October. Wong tweeted that he was arrested …
Joshua Wong charged: EU condemns ‘troubling’ arrest of Hong Kong activist
The European Union on Thursday criticised the arrest of prominent Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong, saying it was “troubling” and undermined trust in #China. The 23-year-old’s detention for for …
Australia’s treaty row with Hong Kong means help with police investigations ‘on hold’
After Australia suspended the extradition treaty over China’s national security laws, Hong Kong hit back by pausing the mutual legal assistance treaty …
Hong Kong Dissident Arrested
Prominent Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong was arrested Thursday for taking part in a protest at the height of the city’s pro-democracy unrest last year, but he vowed to continue resisting China’s …
Prominent Hong Kong democracy activist Joshua Wong arrested again
Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong says he has been arrested on suspicion of participating in an unauthorized assembly last October.
Sun Life Hong Kong culture conducive to strong business results
The Covid-19 pandemic poses serious challenges to people and businesses everywhere — the insurance industry being no exception. In the first half of the year, insurers in Hong Kong did not enjoy the …
Billionaire Property Heir Has Big Bets on Troubled Hong Kong
From building Hong Kong’s largest shopping mall to constructing a sprawling $3.9 billion sports center, Adrian Cheng has been one of the most aggressive property investors in town. It’s a costly …
Hong Kong Press Body Says New Police Media Rules Could Limit Scrutiny
HONG KONG (Reuters) – The Hong Kong Journalists Association (HKJA) said on Thursday a move by police to narrow the definition of “media representatives” allowed at public events such as protests could …