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The Latest Breaking News from Hong Kong

Courtroom drama is Hong Kong’s highest grossing Chinese-language film ever

Analysts suggest popularity of A Guilty Conscience is down to portrayal of recent abuses in judicial system

The Guardian - UK

Jimmy Lai lawyers file UN appeal saying there is evidence witness was tortured

Hong Kong media mogul’s team raises concerns over testimony of former democracy activist who was imprisoned in China

The Guardian - UK

British Airways steward collapses and dies on busy New Year's Eve flight at Heathrow Airport

A passenger tried to save the 52-year-old on the flight bound for Hong Kong

Evening Standard

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Jimmy Lai pleads not guilty to all charges at Hong Kong national security trial

Media tycoon and pro-democracy activist is accused of conspiring to commit foreign collusion and publish seditious material

The Guardian - UK

Hong Kong beat China at football for first time in 29 years

‘I don’t have to motivate the team against China,’ says manager after 2-1 win in friendly played behind closed doors

The Guardian - UK

Jimmy Lai pleads not guilty to national security, sedition charges

Media tycoon is the most prominent individual to face trial under the law imposed by China in 2020.

Al Jazeera

Hong Kong activist publisher Jimmy Lai pleads not guilty to sedition and collusion charges

Prominent activist and publisher Jimmy Lai on Tuesday pleaded not guilty to three charges of sedition and collusion with foreign countries in a landmark national security trial in Hong Kong

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Hong Kong Tycoon Jimmy Lai Pleads Not Guilty To National Security Crimes

Hong Kong pro-democracy tycoon Jimmy Lai pleaded not guilty Tuesday to "sedition" and "collusion" charges in a high-profile national security trial that could see him jailed for life.

International Business Times

Boy Swallows Universe, The Tourist season two and Expats: what’s new to streaming in Australia in January

Plus Jodie Foster in new True Detective, a documentary about the machinations of the Liberal party and big-budget war series Masters of the Air

The Guardian - AU

Hong Kong-Mumbai Cathay Pacific flight diverted to Bangkok over medical emergency

Cathay Pacific flight CX663 diverted to Bangkok due to medical emergency; passenger and family deplaned in Hong Kong for medical assistance; flight resumed journey to Mumbai.

The Hindu

'Life In Danger': Hong Kong Independence Advocate Decries Police Pressure

A few days before Christmas, Hong Kong activist Tony Chung boarded a flight to Okinawa, Japan, carrying nothing but a backpack -- his casual appearance a ruse to hide plans to seek political asylum in the UK. Chung was among the youngest people in Hong Kong to be convicted under…

International Business Times

End the show trial of free speech hero Jimmy Lai

The Hong Kong media mogul, pro-democracy activist and British passport holder faces life in prison for publishing ‘seditious’ material in his now-closed Apple Daily newspaper, in charges trumped up by China. The Independent demands his release

The Independent UK

Indian, Hong Kong Customs bust syndicate laundering money using synthetic diamonds; eight held

Indian Customs and Hong Kong counterpart uncover $65 million Trade-Based Money Laundering case involving 8 arrests.

The Hindu

‘I already miss Hong Kong’: Democracy activist Tony Chung flees to the UK

The 22-year-old says his probation conditions meant he was under surveillance and could not work

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The Independent UK

After serving jail term over security law, a Hong Kong pro-independence activist seeks asylum in UK

An activist who advocated for Hong Kong independence and was jailed under its sweeping national security law has fled to Britain to seek political asylum

The Independent UK

Pro-democracy activist Tony Chung flees Hong Kong to seek asylum in UK

Chung says supervison order put him under ‘enormous amount of stress’

Al Jazeera

‘Filled with fear’: Former Hong Kong student leader seeks UK asylum

Tony Chung was released in June after serving jail term under security law but said he lived under constant pressure.

International Business Times

Hong Kong Democracy Advocate Seeks Asylum In Britain

Hong Kong democracy activist Tony Chung said Friday he had fled to Britain because he could no longer endure living in fear, with authorities pressuring him to become a paid informant while banning him from working.

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Hong Kong Police Targeting Overseas Activists and Speech

Police have set bounties on 13 activists, some living in the U.S.

The Independent UK

Hong Kong man jailed for 6 years after pleading guilty to a terrorism charge over a foiled bomb plot

A Hong Kong man has been sentenced to six years in prison after pleading guilty to a terrorism charge under a Beijing-imposed national security law

International Business Times

Asian Stocks Open Higher On Fed Rate Hopes

Asian stocks opened largely higher on Thursday, with Hong Kong leading the gains as investors worked on expectations the US Federal Reserve will cut rates next year.

International Business Times

Jailed, Unseated, Exiled: Hong Kong Opposition Party Shuts Its Doors

Six lapel pins bearing the Civic Party's founding date are all Hong Kong veteran politician Alan Leong kept when the once-prominent opposition group cleared its headquarters and shuttered its doors days before the new year.

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New World & China Resources join forces to construct a groundbreaking New World and China Resources Collaborate on Top News.3B HK Housing Project.3 billion housing development in Hong Kong, igniting new possibilities for urban l...

The Independent UK

Stock market today: Global shares climb, tracking advance on Wall Street

World shares have advanced, tracking gains on Wall Street after markets there reopened following Monday's holiday

Reason

Brickbat: International Fugitives

Hong Kong police have issued arrest warrants for five human rights activists based in other countries, including one American citizen. Simon Cheng, Frances Hui, Joey Siu, Johnny Fok, and Tony Choi are charged with crimes such as incitement to secession, subversion, and collusion with foreign countries or external forces. Police…

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