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US lawmakers urge more scrutiny of Hong Kong banks, say city becoming crime hub
Congressmen John Moolenaar and Raja Krishnamoorthi claim the ‘trusted global financial centre’ has become hub for money laundering and sanctions evasion.
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Hong Kong 47: Beijing slams West over ‘hypocritical double standards’
State Council’s Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office says Benny Tai and others in subversion trial were ‘far from being genuine advocates’ for democracy.
23 Nov 2024 - 7:40PM
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Police stand guard as people line up outside West Kowloon Court on Tuesday. Photo: Elson Li
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Beijing voices support for jailing of 45 opposition activists
Central government’s liaison office also condemns US and other countries for ‘attacks’ against judicial system.
22 Nov 2024 - 12:26AM
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Beijing slams Western threats of sanctions after 45 activists jailed in Hong Kong
Authorities will not waver in carrying out duties to safeguard Hong Kong despite repeated coercion and intimidation, national security office says.
21 Nov 2024 - 4:15PM
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How did judges decide prison sentences handed down in Hong Kong 47 trial?
Sentences ranging from four years and two months to 10 years for conspiracy to commit subversion were proportionate with severity of crime, experts say.
21 Nov 2024 - 8:30AM
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US threatens sanctions: what Hong Kong can expect after the jailing of 45 activists
The Post reviews how Hong Kong was caught in China-US geopolitical crosshairs and the impact of restrictive measures on the city.
21 Nov 2024 - 6:05AM
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Former academic Benny Tai has been sentenced to 10 years in jail for organising an unauthorised legislative “primary” election. Photo: Winson Wong
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Hong Kong slams US over fresh sanctions vow after activists jailed
US ‘taking steps’ to impose visa restrictions on ‘multiple Hong Kong officials’ after 45 activists jailed in landmark national security trial.
21 Nov 2024 - 1:27AM
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Hong Kong 47: when will jailed activists in security trial be released?
Claudia Mo among four set to be released in six months, after spending nearly four years in custody, but others still face years behind bars.
19 Nov 2024 - 11:31PM
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Law and Crime
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Hong Kong 47: supporters bid farewell to jailed opposition figures
Those who made it into packed public gallery said their goodbyes.
19 Nov 2024 - 10:00PM
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Hong Kong 47: dozens queue outside court ahead of sentencing of 45 opposition activists
Police have stepped up security since the weekend, ahead of final hearing in biggest prosecution under Beijing-decreed national security law.
18 Nov 2024 - 10:14PM
Dozens of residents queue outside West Kowloon Court in Cheung Sha Wan ahead of the sentencing hearing for 45 opposition figures. Photo: Eugene Lee
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Hong Kong slams so-called legal team for ‘smears’ over Jimmy Lai custody conditions
Government also says ‘actual’ representatives for Lai had clarified so-called international legal team had not received instructions to act on his behalf.
18 Nov 2024 - 4:26PM
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Hong Kong leader updates Xi Jinping on city’s progress at Apec summit in Peru
Hong Kong’s John Lee met Chinese president on at least four occasions during visit to South America for Apec summit.
17 Nov 2024 - 9:12PM
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Beijing conducts ‘rare’ survey among consulates in Hong Kong to uncover hurdles
Post learns Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Hong Kong has sent out survey to consulates to see if they are facing obstacles reaching officials.
17 Nov 2024 - 7:30AM
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Chinese navy training ship Po Lang will dock in Hong Kong next week
People’s Liberation Army Hong Kong garrison reveals vessel will be in city from Monday to Wednesday on ‘technical stop’.
16 Nov 2024 - 10:20PM
Po Lang is a triple-masted tall ship. Photo: EPA-EFE
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Hong Kong’s leader greets Chinese president in Peru ahead of Apec summit
John Lee also expected to sign free-trade agreement with Peru in culmination of year-long negotiations.
15 Nov 2024 - 11:19PM
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China hawk Rubio set to take hard line on Hong Kong but Beijing ready: experts
Donald Trump’s pick for US secretary of state previously had a key role in getting bills against Hong Kong passed.
15 Nov 2024 - 4:28PM
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Hong Kong courts
Hong Kong mastermind of bomb plot targeting police jailed for nearly 24 years
Court sentences Ng Chi-hung to 23 years and 10 months behind bars, while ‘Dragon Slaying Brigade’ leader Wong Chun-keung gets 13½ years.
15 Nov 2024 - 5:55PM
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Reset to Hong Kong-UK ties? British minister to meet city officials during visit
Minister for the Indo-Pacific Catherine West to meet No 2 official Eric Chan and finance chief Paul Chan, as well as UK business leaders.
14 Nov 2024 - 9:15PM
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Catherine West, the UK’s Minister for the Indo-Pacific. Photo: Handout
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Hong Kong star Andy Lau at centre of war of words over song choice in Taiwan
Beijing slams some Taiwanese politicians who attacked Andy Lau for performing his song ‘Chinese people’.
14 Nov 2024 - 9:53AM
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Beijing names financier Qi Bin as deputy director of Hong Kong liaison office
Qi Bin, vice-president of China’s sovereign wealth fund, will serve as a deputy at the central government’s liaison office.
13 Nov 2024 - 10:10PM
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Foreign ministry’s arm in Hong Kong hits out after top UK official meets Lai son
Ministry’s office in Hong Kong lashes out after meeting between British Foreign Secretary David Lammy and Sebastien Lai in London last week.
13 Nov 2024 - 1:49AM
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Open Questions series
Why eco-warrior Ma Jun sees hope for China’s role in Cop29 amid US uncertainty
22 Nov 2024 - 12:38PM
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Historian on why we aren’t heading towards WWIII yet and how wars have changed
8 Nov 2024 - 12:01AM
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China’s evolving role in Middle East conflicts, according to an academic
29 Aug 2024 - 10:09AM
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This economist says China’s property oversupply is far from over. Here’s why
6 Aug 2024 - 9:19AM
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Ex-World Bank economist on why ‘China will not be misled’, dodging Japan’s fate
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Arthur Kroeber: why China decoupling is unlikely, and talk of reform incomplete
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Why eco-warrior Ma Jun sees hope for China’s role in Cop29 amid US uncertainty
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China’s evolving role in Middle East conflicts, according to an academic
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This economist says China’s property oversupply is far from over. Here’s why
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