The concerns were highlighted on Saturday with news that a local high court judge had been reprimanded by the chief justice after his signature appeared on a public petition against the bill. Reuters ... ( read original story ...)
Factbox: What Hong Kong people are saying about controversial China extradition bill
(Reuters) - At least half a million people in Hong Kong are expected to brave sweltering heat on Sunday to press the government to scrap a proposed extradition law that would allow suspects to be ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong protests against extradition law spill into Sydney
SYDNEY (Reuters) - Anger in Hong Kong over a move to allow extraditions to mainland China spilled over into Sydney on Sunday, with migrants gathering for a protest and urging the Australian government ... ( read original story ...)
Mass protests in Hong Kong over extradition laws which could let China target political opponents
They believe the amendments spell the beginning of the end for Hong Kong. "If they pass this, Hong Kong will die," 17-year-old Kenny told SBS News. "We need to fight for our future so that doesn’t ... ( read original story ...)
Thousands begin gathering in Hong Kong for huge rally against extradition laws
The concerns were highlighted on Saturday with news that a local high court judge had been reprimanded by the chief justice after his signature appeared on a public petition against the bill. Reuters ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong sees new umbrella protest over China extradition bill
and noting that foreigners wanted in China risk getting ensnared in Hong Kong. The concerns were highlighted on Saturday with news that a local high court judge had been reprimanded by the chief ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Fintech Update
The first half of 2019 has been eventful in the fintech sector for Hong Kong with the launch of virtual banks and Open APIs in the banking sector. And there’s much more to come in the build-up to Hong ... ( read original story ...)
Protesters Mass in Hong Kong Against Proposed Extradition Law
Business associations have expressed fear that the measure would harm Hong Kong’s reputation as a commercial center. The government has responded by removing some economic crimes from the list of ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong citizens stage huge rally against China extradition plan
International pressure against the plan is also mounting, with criticism coming from the EU and the US. Tens of thousand of Hong Kong residents are participating in a rally on Sunday against a ... ( read original story ...)
Mass protest in Hong Kong over law critics fear could allow China to snatch anyone
Critics say the bill will leave anyone on Hong Kong soil vulnerable to being grabbed by the Chinese authorities for political reasons or inadvertent business offenses and undermine the city's ... ( read original story ...)
Huge Hong Kong protest expected in last push to scrap extradition bill
The city’s independent legal system was guaranteed under laws governing Hong Kong’s return from British to Chinese rule 22 years ago, and is seen by the financial hub’s business and ... ( read original story ...)
Fearing China’s Rule, Hong Kong Residents Resist Extradition Plan
The city’s two main lawyers’ associations, the Law Society and the Hong Kong Bar Association, have urged the government to delay the extradition bill’s passage in order to hold public consultations. ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong arrests 4 after bombs set off near police
HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong police announced Saturday they have arrested four men in connection with two apparent gasoline bomb attacks on law enforcement. The arson cases occurred Friday, first near a ... ( read original story ...)
Outrage in Hong Kong as Extradition Plan Exposes Deep Fears of China’s Rule
HONG KONG — Politicians have staged sit-ins and exchanged blows in the legislature. Lawyers, high-school teachers and even anime fans have organized petitions. And the authorities are bracing for ... ( read original story ...)