What to Expect at China’s National People’s Congress as Xi Tightens Grip
When its top legislature meets, Beijing will lay out a vision for reviving economic growth and strengthening the Communist Party’s grip after a chaotic reopening.
Day: March 4, 2023
Hong Kong Tiananmen vigil organisers convicted under national security law
Three Hong Kong Alliance members, including prominent pro-democracy activist Chow Hang-tung, face up to six months in jailThree former members of a Hong Kong group that organised annual vigils to mark China’s Tiananmen Square crackdown have been found …
Beijing, Hong Kong slam ‘irresponsible’ EU remarks on jailing of alliance trio – South China Morning Post
Beijing, Hong Kong slam ‘irresponsible’ EU remarks on jailing of alliance trio South China Morning PostHong Kong court jails three members of Tiananmen vigil group The Washington PostHong Kong jails Tiananmen Square vigil organize…
Nikki Haley heckled as Trump movement dominates Conservatives conference
Once regarded as a premier event on the Republican calendar, this year’s conference has seen smaller crowds with speakers fuelled by longstanding grievances.
Hong Kong court convicts 3 members of 1989 Tiananmen vigil group
Court convicted Hong Kong democracy activist and barrister Chow Hang-tung, as well as Tang Ngok Kwan and Tsui Hon Kwong.
Police foil plan to bring $1bn worth of cocaine into Western Australia
Officers duped the alleged criminals into believing they had gotten away with the import, police sayGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastA covert police operation has foiled a billion dollars worth of cocaine enterin…
Hong Kong activists convicted over failure to comply with security law
Chow Hang-tung, Tang Ngok-kwan and Tsui Hon-kwong were arrested in 2021 during a crackdown on the city’s pro-democracy movement.
Winter storm hits NYC with heavy rain, strong wind
A winter storm is bringing heavy rain and gusty, strong winds to New York City, with the potential for as much as 3 inches of snow to the north of the city.
SpaceX crew begins six-month mission for NASA
Four new crew members have arrived on the International Space Station after blasting off from Florida.
The SpaceX crew, including two U.S. astronauts, a Russian cosmonaut, and a UAE astronaut, will commence a six-month science mission.