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Hong Kong jails 45 pro-democracy activists
Joshua Wong shouts ‘I love Hong Kong’ as more than 40 leading democracy leaders handed lengthy prison terms in mass trial
More than 40 of Hong Kong’s best known pro-democracy figures have been sentenced to prison terms of up to 10 years on subversion charges, in the biggest single blow to the city’s already shrinking political freedoms following Beijing’s sweeping crackdown on dissent.
Hong Kong sentences 45 pro-democracy leaders to prison terms of up to 10 years
The activists were arrested over a single day in 2021 and charged with “conspiracy to commit subversion” for taking part in an unofficial primary election.
Hong Kong Court Sentences Dozens in Case That Crushed Pro-Democracy Camp
Defendants include politicians and activists who had hoped to win control of legislature, a plan Beijing found subversive.
China, Hong Kong
China Tightens Grip on Hong Kong with Mass Incarcerations
The Beijing-imposed National Security Law was harnessed to retroactively prosecute 45 pro-democracy figures over an unofficial primary in 2020.
China's vice premier says Beijing will support more listings and bonds in Hong Kong
China's vice premier He Lifeng said on Tuesday Beijing will support more 'quality enterprises' to list and issue bonds in Hong Kong. Speaking at the Global Financial Leaders Investment Summit hosted by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority,
China's vice premier vows to boost Hong Kong competitiveness, says stimulus push has 'benefited' the city
Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng and several top financial policymakers have gathered at the third Global Financial Leaders Investment Summit.
China, Xi Jinping and Keir Starmer
Starmer criticised for meeting China’s Xi as Hong Kong freedom protesters were being jailed
Sir Keir Starmer has been criticised for meeting China’s president Xi Jinping just hours before 45 Hong Kong pro-democracy activists were sentenced for attempting to field opposition candidates in an election.
UK's Starmer Calls for 'Consistent, Durable' Ties With China in Xi Meeting
The meeting in Brazil was the first between the countries' two leaders since 2018, and Starmer struck an upbeat tone, saying he would like to engage with Beijing on areas such as
Starmer calls for strong UK-China relationship as he meets with Xi in Brazil
U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer says he wants a strong and durable relationship with China as he met with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the G20 summit in Brazil
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Foreign governments criticize Hong Kong's sentencing of 45 activists. Beijing defends it
Forty-five prominent activists in Hong Kong have been sentenced to up to 10 years in jail, sparking criticism from foreign ...
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Hong Kong democracy campaigners jailed in city’s largest security trial
A court in Hong Kong sentenced dozens of leading figures in its pro-democracy movement to lengthy prison sentences on Tuesday ...
The Economist
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Snuffing out the flame of freedom in Hong Kong
By the time the primary took place, though, the environment in Hong Kong had changed dramatically. In the interim, covid-19 ...
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45 pro-democracy activists get 4 to 10 years in prison in Hong Kong
Forty-five ex-lawmakers and activists have been sentenced to four to 10 years in prison in Hong Kong’s biggest national ...
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Climate change may have played role in record number of region’s super typhoons, Hong Kong meteorologist says
Northwest region of Pacific Ocean has generated 25 named tropical storms this year, up from 19 recorded during typhoon season ...
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Surfing Ban Stays As Hong Kong Officials Refuse To Budge
“The regulation states that no person shall, without reasonable cause or excuse, bring or use, or allow the use of any ...
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MPs call for Hong Kong dissident Jimmy Lai’s immediate release from prison
Mr Lai’s health is ‘deteriorating’ in prison, politicians and campaigners have warned, as they called for his release.
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