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Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai loses bid to terminate national security trial

A Hong Kong Court on Monday rejected an application to terminate a landmark national security trial against media tycoon Jimmy Lai, a case that could see him spend the rest of his life in prison if convicted.

Reuters

Hong Kong court rebuffs effort to dismiss Jimmy Lai national security trial

Lawyers acting for pro-democracy activist argued that proceedings could be biased due to judge selection

The Guardian - UK

Hong Kong court rejects publisher Jimmy Lai's bid to terminate his national security trial

A Hong Kong court has rejected a jailed publisher’s request to terminate his national security trial, pressing ahead with a landmark case seen as part of Beijing’s crackdown on the city’s pro-democracy movement

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Seven plead guilty at start of Hong Kong legislature storming trial

A closely watched trial involving 13 people who stormed Hong Kong's legislature during pro-democracy protests in 2019 began on Monday with seven people pleading guilty to a rioting charge.

Reuters

Bruce Lee’s long, violent journey to immortality: ‘He knew the star should always be the boss’

As many of the martial arts star’s classic films are re-released in cinemas – to mark 50 years since his death – Tom Fordy salutes a man who overcame incredible odds to become one of the biggest icons in cultural history

The Independent UK

Hong Kong denies knowledge about Uyghur student, slams Amnesty for saying he disappeared at airport

Hong Kong has criticized Amnesty International’s accusation that a Uyghur student disappeared after being interrogated at the airport

The Independent UK

Hong Kong's 2nd largest pro-democracy party disbands amid political crackdown

One of the few remaining pro-democracy parties in Hong Kong has voted to dissolve itself, joining a growing list of organizations that have disbanded as authorities crack down on dissent

The Independent UK

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Hong Kong pro-democracy party gives up

HONG KONG: One of Hong Kong’s biggest democratic parties said on Saturday it would disband after a vote by its party members, dealing another blow to the city’s already beleaguered democratic opposition under pressure from China.

Bangkok Post

Hong Kong's pro-democracy Civic Party disbands amid Chinese security clampdown

The Civic Party, alongside the Democratic Party, was a major democratic force in Hong Kong until a number of its members were arrested following the imposition of a 2020 national security law.

ABC News

Major Hong Kong democratic party disbands amid China security clampdown

One of Hong Kong's biggest democratic parties said on Saturday it would disband after a vote by its party members, dealing another blow to the city's already beleaguered democratic opposition under pressure from China.

Reuters

AP PHOTOS: Hong Kong's colorful Bun Festival returns after COVID-19 cancellations

Hong Kong's colorful Bun Festival is back after three years of COVID-19 restrictions.

The Independent UK

Hong Kong hits back at UK call for security law to be scrapped

Hong Kong authorities on Friday condemned a British government call for the removal of a China-imposed national security law that Britain said had been used to persecute, "silence and discredit" pro-democracy opposition figures.

Reuters

UK says raised Jimmy Lai security law case with China

The Hong Kong media tycoon has been in jail since December 2020 and faces long-delayed security law trial in September.

Al Jazeera

What 'American Born Chinese' Star Daniel Wu Learned From Jackie Chan

In 2019, Daniel Wu survived a near-death experience. He now returns to play a role he kind of played before, as the star of 'American Born Chinese' on Disney+.

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The Independent UK

Hong Kong man sentenced to almost 6 years in prison in alleged plot to bomb court buildings

A Hong Kong man has been sentenced to almost six years in prison for alleged involvement in a foiled plot by high school students to bomb court buildings following 2019 anti-government protests

The National (Scotland)

UK net migration figures hit record high as Suella Braverman 'goes to ground'

NET migration hit record levels in 2022, hitting levels roughly the equivalent to the entire population of Glasgow ...

The Independent UK

Hong Kong-flagged vessel briefly runs aground in Egypt's vital Suez Canal, later refloated

A Hong Kong-flagged ship briefly ran aground in Egypt’s vital Suez Canal, though authorities said they were able to refloat it after it momentarily disrupted the waterway

Evening Standard

Cargo ship refloated after being stranded in Suez Canal for hours

Xin Hai Tong 23, which flys the Hong Kong flag, was travelling from Saudi Arabia to Egypt

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The Independent UK

Suez Canal traffic blocked again as Hong Kong cargo ship runs aground

Xin Hai Tong 23 refloated after running aground at an angle across the canal’s southern mouth

Chicago Sun-Times

Last Chinese emperor’s wristwatch — with Oak Park connection — sells for $6.2 million

Oak Park-based journalist Russell Working played a vital role in helping to authenticate the Patek Philippe watch.

ABC News

Watch owned by last Chinese emperor Aisin-Gioro Puyi sells for $9.4 million at Hong Kong auction

The rare Patek Philippe watch belonged to Qing Dynasty emperor Aisin-Gioro Puyi, who reigned from the age of 2 and was captured by the Red Army in 1945.

InsideEVs

New Inmotion RS Is A Ridiculously Powerful Electric Kick Scooter

Hong Kong-based e-mobility startup Inmotion has launched its newest creation, the outlandishly powerful RS electric scooter, capable of hitting speeds of 68 miles per hour.

The Independent UK

Cathay Pacific sacks crew members accused of discriminating against non-English speakers

The airline’s chief executive has apologised over the ‘unpleasant experience’

The Guardian - UK

Hongkongers opt out of organ registry ‘amid fear of Chinese donations’

Thousands of residents withdraw consent in apparent protest at potential donation agreement with the mainland

Reuters

Last emperor of China's watch sells for record $6.2 million in Hong Kong auction

A watch that was once owned by the last emperor of China's Qing Dynasty, whose life formed the basis of the Oscar-winning film "The Last Emperor," sold for a record HK$49 million ($6.2 million) at a Hong Kong auction on Tuesday.

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