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James Pomfret

James Pomfret

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Hong Kong's last major opposition party moves towards disbanding

Hong Kong's last remaining major opposition party took a key step towards disbanding itself on Sunday after a special meeting approved

Hong Kong's last major opposition party moves towards disbanding
Asia|Australia|Political|World

Another foreign judge quits Hong Kong's highest court amid national security crackdown

An Australian judge became the latest foreigner to resign from Hong Kong's highest court before the end of his term on Friday as a

Another foreign judge quits Hong Kong's highest court amid national security crackdown
Asia|Election|Political|World

Hong Kong's rocky democratic road under Chinese rule

Hong Kong's main opposition Democratic Party is considering disbanding amid a years-long national security crackdown by China after mass pro-democracy protests in 2019.

Hong Kong's rocky democratic road under Chinese rule
Asia|Political|World

China has told Hong Kong's last major opposition party to disband, members say

Five senior members of Hong Kong's Democratic Party, the city's biggest and last remaining major opposition party, say that Chinese

China has told Hong Kong's last major opposition party to disband, members say
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|Stock Markets

Hong Kong leader says city will sign more free trade pacts amid 'ruthless' US tariffs

Hong Kong leader John Lee said on Tuesday the city would sign more free trade pacts to diversify its risk amid a global trade war triggered by what

Hong Kong leader says city will sign more free trade pacts amid 'ruthless' US tariffs
Americas|Asia|Business|Economy|Political

Doubts over CK Hutchison port deal add to concerns about China's grip over Hong Kong

An expected delay in a key step in CK Hutchison's planned sale of its Panama ports to a U.S. group, a deal blasted by Chinese media, highlights

Doubts over CK Hutchison port deal add to concerns about China's grip over Hong Kong
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|US

For China and US Inc, Trump's trade war feels much worse this time

Orders have evaporated for Richard Chen, who manufactures Christmas decorations in southern China for U.S. retailers, including Walmart and Costco,

For China and US Inc, Trump's trade war feels much worse this time
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|Stock Markets

Hong Kong's CK Hutchison under fire after China criticism of ports sale to US

China's Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office (HKMAO) reposted a commentary criticising CK Hutchison's port deal with U.S. firm BlackRock as a betrayal

Hong Kong's CK Hutchison under fire after China criticism of ports sale to US
Asia|Crime|Political

Hong Kong court convicts social worker for rioting at retrial

A Hong Kong court convicted on Tuesday prominent social worker Jackie Chen of rioting, following a retrial after the government appealed against

Hong Kong court convicts social worker for rioting at retrial
Asia|Crime|Political|World

Hong Kong democrat Jimmy Lai finishes testifying in national security trial

Hong Kong media tycoon and pro-democracy advocate Jimmy Lai finished testifying in court on Thursday in a landmark national security trial where

Hong Kong democrat Jimmy Lai finishes testifying in national security trial
Asia|Crime|Political|World

Former Hong Kong lawmaker, 6 others jailed for rioting after 2019 mob attack

A Hong Kong court on Thursday sentenced former lawmaker Lam Cheuk-ting and six other men to jail terms of up to around three years for rioting

Former Hong Kong lawmaker, 6 others jailed for rioting after 2019 mob attack
Asia|Political|World

Hong Kong's last major pro-democracy party moves to disband

Hong Kong's Democratic Party said late on Thursday it would start preparations to disband and wind up its affairs after a meeting of its leadership

Hong Kong's last major pro-democracy party moves to disband
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

Hong Kong will file complaint to WTO on US tariffs, official says

Hong Kong will file a complaint on recent U.S. tariffs imposed on the city to the World Trade Organization, claiming the U.S. has completely ignored the city's

Hong Kong will file complaint to WTO on US tariffs, official says
Asia|MidEast|News|World

Analysis-Middle East crisis test limits of China's diplomatic push

When China announced a surprise deal restoring ties between Saudi Arabia and Iran this year, it signalled Beijing's

Analysis-Middle East crisis test limits of China's diplomatic push
Asia|Australia|News|World

Softer China diplomacy as Xi navigates challenges at home

China has been striking a softer tone in its dealings with the world recently, releasing an Australian journalist from prison,

Softer China diplomacy as Xi navigates challenges at home
Asia|Economy|News|World

'Hawkish' China military squeeze on Taiwan likely after election

The arms race across the Taiwan Strait and Chinese military pressure against the island Beijing claims as its "sacred" territory is

'Hawkish' China military squeeze on Taiwan likely after election
Asia|Election|News|Political

Taiwan's new president faces 'tough' time with China pressure, no parliament majority

Taiwan's president-elect Lai Ching-te could face a tough four years in office with no parliamentary majority, an opposition which wanted to

Taiwan's new president faces 'tough' time with China pressure, no parliament majority
Asia|Economy|News|World

Hong Kong legislature unanimously passes new national security law

Hong Kong lawmakers on Tuesday unanimously passed a new national security bill within a fortnight of it being tabled, fast-tracking a major piece

Hong Kong legislature unanimously passes new national security law
Asia|Economy|World

Wary of new security law, foreign firms in Hong Kong bolster contingency plans

Vague provisions in Hong Kong's new national security law around state secrets and links to foreign entities have put on edge many global

Wary of new security law, foreign firms in Hong Kong bolster contingency plans

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