What to Know About Jimmy Lai’s Trial in Hong Kong
The media tycoon, jailed since 2020, ran a now-defunct newspaper that was critical of the government.
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Jimmy Lai’s Freedom May Now Hinge on Beijing and Trump
As the outspoken Hong Kong publisher awaits a verdict, his trial has become a test of China’s resolve to crush dissent, and of whether President Trump can free him.
Hong Kong Denies Visa Renewal for Senior Bloomberg Journalist
The unexplained decision raises new concerns about the erosion of press freedom in a city transformed by Beijing’s national security law.
Supporting freedom of expression is not wrong, Jimmy Lai’s lawyer tells court
Closing arguments made in Hong Kong media mogul’s national security trial, which has lasted more than 140 daysA lawyer for Jimmy Lai has argued that it is not wrong to support freedom of expression, as he began his final argument in the prominent Hong …
Hong Kong Government Fixates on ‘Soft Resistance’
With pro-democracy movements long squashed, the government is targeting any hint of subtler expressions of discontent. Even establishment figures say it may be too much.
Shein looks at moving back to China for Hong Kong listing after London IPO stalls
Fashion retailer considered £50bn float in London but has not received backing from Chinese authoritiesBusiness live – latest updatesThe online fashion retailer Shein is understood to be considering moving its base back to China from Singapore to pave …
Hong Kong activist Tony Chung says he has been granted asylum in the UK
Chung, one of youngest people to get jail sentence under security law, posts Home Office letter agreeing he has ‘well-founded fear of persecution’The Hong Kong independence activist Tony Chung says he has been granted asylum in the UK, two years after …
Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Ted Hui reportedly granted asylum in Australia
Exiled former lawmaker with $200,000 bounty for his arrest, who now works as a solicitor in Adelaide, says he and his family granted protection visas this weekFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app o…
Jimmy Lai trial: closing arguments begin in Hong Kong trial of pro-democracy media mogul
Lai has been detained since December 2020, with western nations and rights groups calling for his releaseJailed Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai’s national security trial, which began in late 2023, will enter its final stages on Thursday as lawyers pres…
Chinese firm a leading contender to buy Thames Water, reports say
Hong Kong’s CKI among those lining up to acquire struggling company if it collapsesA Chinese firm is reportedly a leading contender to buy Thames Water if the heavily indebted company collapses in coming weeks.Hong Kong’s CKI, which invests in power an…