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James Pomfret

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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|Business|Economy|Finance|Political|US

As Trump hails taking back of Panama Canal, Hong Kong Inc walks tightrope

Hong Kong's edge as a financial hub will erode further as the city becomes embroiled in China-U.S. tensions, with the flash

As Trump hails taking back of Panama Canal, Hong Kong Inc walks tightrope
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|Political|World

China will work to firmly advance 'reunification' with Taiwan, premier says

Chinese Premier Li Qiang said on Wednesday China would "firmly advance" the push for "reunification" with Taiwan while opposing external interference, and

China will work to firmly advance 'reunification' with Taiwan, premier says
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|Business|Economy|Political|US

US Postal Service U-turn on China parcels sows confusion among retailers, shippers

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US Postal Service U-turn on China parcels sows confusion among retailers, shippers
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|News|World

Landmark Hong Kong national security case verdict expected in 3-4 months -judge

A landmark national security trial for 16 Hong Kong democracy activists entered its final stretch on Wednesday, with a verdict expected in early

Landmark Hong Kong national security case verdict expected in 3-4 months -judge
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

Taiwanese pack election rallies, China vows to 'smash independence plots'

Hundreds of thousands of people attended final pre-election rallies in Taiwan on Friday ahead of critical presidential and parliamentary

Taiwanese pack election rallies, China vows to 'smash independence plots'
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|News

China slams foreign criticism of upcoming Hong Kong's Article 23 national security law

China on Thursday criticised British Foreign Secretary David Cameron and other foreign politicians for "smearing" an upcoming Hong Kong security

China slams foreign criticism of upcoming Hong Kong's Article 23 national security law
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
Crime|News|Technology|US|World

Factbox-APT31: the Chinese hacking group behind global cyberespionage campaign

The United States and Britain filed charges and imposed sanctions on a company and individuals tied to a Chinese state-backed hacking group named APT31

Factbox-APT31: the Chinese hacking group behind global cyberespionage campaign
Arts|Asia|World

Hong Kong seeks Asian arts hub status; critics worry about freedoms

Hong Kong is seeking to revive its arts scene to become a regional cultural hub, but some art critics have said they were concerned that a new

Hong Kong seeks Asian arts hub status; critics worry about freedoms
Asia|World

Chinese state media stoked allegation Taiwan's president would flee war

Taiwan's outgoing President Tsai Ing-wen plans to flee in a U.S. plane if war erupts with China, according to an unsubstantiated report first

Chinese state media stoked allegation Taiwan's president would flee war
Europe|News|World

Diplomatic tensions grow over UK arrest of Hong Kong trade office official

Hong Kong leader John Lee on Tuesday called for full information from British authorities on the arrests of three men, including a manager at a

Diplomatic tensions grow over UK arrest of Hong Kong trade office official
Asia|News|Technology

YouTube to block Hong Kong protest anthem videos after court order

Alphabet's YouTube on Tuesday said it would comply with a court decision and block access inside Hong Kong to 32 video links

YouTube to block Hong Kong protest anthem videos after court order
Asia|Crime|News|World

Hong Kong arrests six for sedition under new security law

Hong Kong national security police arrested six people across the city on Tuesday under a new security law for alleged seditious intent, including

Hong Kong arrests six for sedition under new security law
Asia|News

Hong Kong democrats brace for landmark verdict after lengthy legal battle

Hong Kong's High Court is set hand down a verdict this week against 16 democrats in a landmark subversion trial that critics say could have major

Hong Kong democrats brace for landmark verdict after lengthy legal battle

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