Unions have raised concerns about the government's order that all care home employees be tested for the coronavirus, as a source said Hong Kong could expect another 112 new cases of Covid-19 on Friday ... ( read original story ...)
Pompeo Decries Hong Kong ‘Persecution’ as Activists Head to Jail
U.S. Secretary of State Michael Pompeo accused Hong Kong of using the courts to engage in “political persecution” after prominent activists were detained and a former opposition lawmaker fled to ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong stock exchange to raise at least HK$250,000 for Operation Santa Claus to set precedent of charity in tumultuous year
In what has turned out to be an incredibly challenging year for sectors across the board, the Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing has reiterated the importance of sustainable business practices. It has ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai faces months in prison before fraud trial
The Hong Kong newspaper owner Jimmy Lai, an outspoken critic of the city’s pro-Beijing administration, faces months in jail after he was remanded in custody in a growing crackdown.Mr Lai, who owns the ... ( read original story ...)
The Times view on British judges in Hong Kong: Denial of Justice
Joshua Wong’s conviction by a Hong Kong court is the latest and most unhappy signal of the direction of travel in the territory. The pro-democracy activist was given a 13-month prison sentence after ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Pro-democracy Media Tycoon Denied Bail On Fraud Charge
Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai was remanded into custody on Thursday after being charged with fraud, the latest in a string of prosecutions brought against high-profile Beijing critics and democracy ... ( read original story ...)
US Lawmakers Denounce Sentencing of Hong Kong Activists
The Hong Kong government’s decision to sentence three prominent activists to prison for organizing an unauthorized assembly drew fire from several key member of the U.S. Congress. On Wednesday, Hong ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong pro-democracy figure Jimmy Lai denied bail on fraud charge
Media tycoon detained until April amid accusations of improper use of his office space ... ( read original story ...)
Jimmy Lai, Hong Kong media tycoon, is taken into custody
The businessman was arrested on three previous occasions this year but this time was denied bail, underscoring a crackdown on the democracy movement. ( read original story ...)
Ex-Hong Kong lawmaker goes into exile, plans to travel to UK
COPENHAGEN (AP) — A Hong Kong pro-democracy activist and former lawmaker who is visiting Denmark said Thursday he is going into exile and will soon move to Britain. “I hereby announce ... ( read original story ...)
JD.com’s digital health-care unit raises $3.5 billion in Hong Kong IPO
JD Health, the health-care unit of Chinese e-commerce giant JD.com, is gearing up for a Hong Kong initial public offering (IPO) on Dec. 8. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong is fast running out of avenues for dissent
Three high-profile Hong Kong democracy activists were jailed Wednesday, others have already fled the city, while still more face prosecution. Their cases involve a host of charges, both serious and ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong locks up media tycoon Jimmy Lai for breaching terms of office lease
The businessman has been arrested four times this year but until now had not been denied bail, underscoring the crackdown on the democracy movement. ( read original story ...)
Jimmy Lai, Hong Kong Media Tycoon, Is Denied Bail on Fraud Charge
Jimmy Lai, the founder of Hong Kong’s biggest pro-democracy newspaper, was denied bail on fraud charges on Thursday and ordered jailed until April by a court. The detention of Mr. Lai, 72, came a day ... ( read original story ...)