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Hong Kong police can now demand access to people's phones, computers, and other devices if they are suspected of breaking the… The post Brickbat: Hong Kong Crackdown appeared first on Reason.com.

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Billionaire returning to UK from Hong Kong to donate millions to Reform

Ben Delo says he will return to so he can give millions more to fund the party’s ‘war chest’

The Independent UK

Global trade in wild birds is poorly monitored – the risks to wildlife, ecosystems and human health

Birds have, for centuries, been captured from the wild to be kept in cages – valued for their looks, songs and ability to imitate sounds. Data compiled by the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES), the global agreement that regulates trade in threatened animals and plants, indicate that…

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Hong Kong firm files arbitration against Maersk, saying it schemed with Panama over port takeover

A subsidiary of a Hong Kong-based conglomerate started arbitration proceedings against Danish logistics and port group Maersk, accusing the company of aligning with Panama and scheming to replace its port operation on the Central American country’s critical canal

The Independent UK

How Shinn Uchida built a living room studio for an art-first daily routine

The Japanese artist made the most of the space available for her large-scale artworks.

Creative Bloq

"I'm a big fan of the Cyberpunk movies, like Bladerunner, and I wanted to create a tribute image". Here's how the photographer captured the amazing double-exposure image in Hong Kong

"Capturing night cityscapes is a challenge," shooting from a helipad in Hong Kong, this photographer skipped auto exposure and did this instead

Digital Camera World

Tech Brief (April 2): Beijing Calls On Cities to Join Global Industrial Cooperation Network

Multiple Apollo Go robotaxis stall in Wuhan due to system failure, AR glasses maker Xreal files for Hong Kong IPO

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Investors tell Thames Water to ‘eat humble pie’ over failed takeover and open bids

CK Infrastructure says watchdog should intervene to let other firms bid after KKR pulled out

The Guardian - UK

China sanctions Japanese lawmaker close to PM Takaichi over Taiwan visits

Beijing freezes assets and bars entry for Keiji Furuya, escalating simmering Japan–China standoff over Taiwan

The Independent UK

Hong Kong border agents and police can demand device passwords, including from US citizens, under penalty of imprisonment — border controls become more invasive worldwide

Hong Kong border agents and police can demand device passwords under penalty of imprisonment

Tom’s Hardware

Why US is asking citizens to give phone and computer passwords to cops in Hong Kong

The US has informed its citizens traveling to Hong Kong that they now have to give their computer or mobile passwords if asked by the police there. Refusing to give the passwords or provide access to personal electronic devices can now be treated as a criminal offence in Hong Kong.…

The Times of India

Experience: I’ve spent decades collecting over 260 postboxes

It started with an obscure railway postbox that had been thrown in a skip – now my museum has pieces from Scotland, Ireland and Hong Kong

The Guardian - UK

Man accused of shadow police operations 'led troupe of lion dancers at No10'

Dual Chinese-British national Peter Wai, 38, worked as a special constable with the City of London Police when he allegedly committed offences under the National Security Act

Evening Standard

“This Is Insanity”: 83 Dystopian ‘Urban Hell’ Photos That Show The True Price Of Modern Life (New Pics)

The dystopias you see in movies, books, TV shows, and video games might be closer to reality than you might want to believe. Many cities and dwellings are far from the positive environments that you envision human beings would thrive in. The members of the sprawling ‘Urban Hell’ online group…

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The world's consumers are ready for robotaxis. James Peng of Pony AI wants to make sure they're riding in his

Peng sees a world with more robotaxis as “inevitable,” citing safety and convenience. “People love to drive; they don’t love driving all the time."

The Guardian - UK

‘They can reach me wherever’: China using financial tactics to coerce people who flee, says report

UK urged to tackle transnational repression, as dissidents say Beijing has targeted them with tax bills and other threats

The Independent UK

Hong Kong bookstore staff reportedly arrested for selling Jimmy Lai's biography

A Hong Kong bookstore owner and his staff have been reportedly arrested on suspicion of selling seditious publications, including a biography of jailed pro-democracy activist Jimmy Lai

The Independent UK

Hong Kong bookstore owner and staff arrested for selling Jimmy Lai’s biography

Biographer says ‘cruel irony’ that selling a biography of a man who is in jail for his activities as a journalist would lead to sedition charges

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Hong Kong bookstore staff arrested for allegedly selling ‘seditious’ Jimmy Lai biography, broadcaster reports

Owner of Book Punch store and three staff accused of selling copies of a biography of Jimmy Lai, a jailed pro-democracy activist and publisher

The Independent UK

Bulletin world briefing: Australian man successfully uses AI to create vaccine for dying dog

Hong Kong to seek smoking ban at construction sites after Tai Po fire China demands Japan investigate man who broke into embassy and threatened diplomats Jason Momoa forced to flee home as flash flooding strikes Hawaii New survey reveals effect of Australia’s under-16 social media ban Man used AI to…

Evening Standard

Retired police officer denies working as spy for Hong Kong government in UK

Bill Yuen, 65, who worked for the Hong Kong Economic Trade Office in London, is accused of assisting a foreign intelligence service.

The Independent UK

Hong Kong to seek smoking ban at construction sites after Tai Po fire

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Hong Kong proposes sweeping ban on smoking at construction sites after Tai Po fire

Proposal mandates hefty fines and even prison for serious violations

The Independent UK

Hong Kong police given new powers to obtain phone passwords

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Hong Kong police can now demand phone and computer passwords under new national security rule

Analysts says new powers ‘grossly disproportionate’ and interfere with privacy of communication and right to fair trial

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