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Jimmy Lai is brought to West Kowloon Court in a prison vehicle on Friday morning. Photo: Sam Tsang

Hong Kong’s Jimmy Lai sought US support for protests but denies inciting hatred

Former media boss tells court he had capitalised on ‘anti-China sentiments’ during the pandemic to boost his US readership.

No remote hearings for national security, criminal trials under Hong Kong bill

Hong Kong franchised bus firms feel heat over proposed fare increases

Letters | Hong Kong should keep its cool in the age of Trump

Readers discuss the need to avoid getting caught up in US-China tensions, preventing crime on the airlines, the perks of living in Hong Kong, and a marketing expert’s optimism about the city’s future.

US senator Marco Rubio, now Donald Trump’s nominee for secretary of state, speaks at a campaign rally for then candidate Trump in Doral, Florida, on July 9. Photo: AFP/Getty Images/TNS

Jimmy Lai says some violence ‘inevitable’ in Hong Kong protests – as it happened

Ex-media boss denies encouraging violence or glorifying ‘valiant’ faction, instead wanted restraint by some protesters.

Opinion | Visa denials under Trump could be an opportunity for Hong Kong

Hong Kong can attract talent disillusioned by US immigration rules but policymakers must act fast to promote what the city has to offer.

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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.

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Legal scholar Benny Tai leaves the Lai Chi Kok Reception Centre in 2021. He was deemed the scheme mastermind and jailed for 10 years. Photo: Winson Wong

Hong Kong’s Jimmy Lai denies pushing staff to draft sanctions list for US

Judges grill former media boss on ‘confidential’ US message he forwarded to staff and friends in opposition camp.

Lai says no ‘serious violence’ at storming of Hong Kong Legco – as it happened

Former media boss also rejects claims from ex-Apple Daily staff over grip on editorial direction, creation of sanctions list targeting Hongkongers.

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.

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Jailed opposition activists are taken from West Kowloon Court in a prison vehicle to start their sentences. Photo: Sam Tsang

Editorial | Subversion sentences close difficult chapter as Hong Kong rule of law prevails

Justice neither delayed nor denied in Hong Kong’s longest-running national security case that saw jail terms for 45 opposition figures.

Elsa Wu, foster mother of defendant Hendrick Lui, holds up a banner reading “The righteous shall live; the wicked shall perish”, ahead of the sentencing hearing. Photo: Sam Tsang

Hong Kong’s Jimmy Lai admits donating to groups but denies having agenda

Former media boss goes into witness box for the first time and gives 6½ hours of testimony in his high-profile national security trial.

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My Take | Why the so-called 35+ plot was an attempted constitutional coup

It was no accident that a law expert specialising in various charters had convinced fellow ‘Hong Kong 47’ conspirators to trigger legislative crisis.

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Explainer | 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.

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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

US threatens new sanctions on Hong Kong officials

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Lai wanted Trump to stop Hong Kong security law with ‘call to Xi’ – as it happened

Former media boss takes stand for first time in national security trial, outlining ties with US officials past and present as well as ex-Taiwan leader Tsai Ing-wen.

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.

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45 Hong Kong activists jailed for 4 to 10 years over plot to topple government

Former legal scholar and ‘mastermind’ Benny Tai receives 10-year prison term.

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The defendants head back to jail in a prison vehicle. Photo: Sam Tsang

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.

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Hong Kong 47: court rules subversion plot as severe as violent attack on government

Threat of unofficial ‘primary’ election justifies stiff sentences on 45 former politicians and activists, three High Court judges say.

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Hong Kong 47: Benny Tai jailed for 10 years over plot to overthrow government

‘Clear message’ sent over seriousness of offences, minister Chris Tang says, as government considers appeal to push for longer jail terms.

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Police stand guard outside West Kowloon Court as Hong Kong’s landmark subversion trial draws to a close. Photo: Sam Tsang

Reduced tolls at Hong Kong’s Tai Lam Tunnel could be rolled out in 2025

Authorities leaning towards implementing time-based tolls at the tunnel, government source says.

Tai Lam Tunnel is a core part of Route 3 and connects Tsing Long Highway with the Ting Kau Bridge. Photo: Elson Li

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.

Opinion | A leader in digital competitiveness? Hong Kong still has a way to go

While the city’s investment in innovation and technology is laudable, lower rankings in cybersecurity and data privacy underscore the need for more reform.

Quick action needed to curb use of ‘space oil’ by Hong Kong’s youth

New, highly dangerous drug must be outlawed as soon as possible, while education on its deadly effects should be stepped up.

Acting superintendent of the narcotics bureau Charm Yiu-kwong, chief superintendent of Narcotics Bureau Ng Wing-sze, and, consultant with the Toxicology Reference Laboratory of the Hong Kong Poison Control Centre Dr Chong Yeow-kuan attend a press conference on November 1 on the arrest of a 20-year-old man for possessing about 1.5kg of suspected etomidate. Photo: Handout

Opinion | Hong Kong must keep calm and Trump-proof itself

Whatever shape US foreign policy takes, our leaders and businesses must keep working to shore up the city’s strengths and build new ones.

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People ride on a ferry from Hong Kong Island to Kowloon as the sun sets, in 2019. Photo: AP

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.

Exclusive | 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.

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Hong Kong politics
Latest news, analysis and opinion on politics in Hong Kong, covering the Legislative Council, John Lee, pro-establishment and opposition camps, protests, the national security law and the government's handling of the coronavirus pandemic.
last updated:
9 September, 2024
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