China's embassy hits back against U.S. criticism of Hong Kong's new national security law, urging the U.S. to "respect China's sovereignty."
An activist group allegedly financed by media mogul Jimmy Lai prepared a list of proposed sanctions targets – including Hong Kong’s leader and top officials – which was intended for presentation to the US government at the height of the 2019 protests, a prosecution witness has told Lai’s national security trial. Andy Li told the […]
Hong Kong activists appealed to Canada and the US to restrict arms sales to the city and to impose sanctions on city officials over alleged “human rights abuses” during the 2019 protests and unrest, the national security trial of media mogul Jimmy Lai has heard. Lead prosecutor Anthony Chau on Tuesday drew the court’s attention […]
A tough new security law comes at a time when businesses were already wary of the city.
There is widespread concern in Hong Kong and around the globe that the latest security law will further cripple civil society and foreign investment in the international financial hub.
Uzbekistan's Azizbek Turgunboev challenges for the ball with Hong Kong's Soares Walter, bottom, during the second round of the Asian qualifier group E soccer match for 2026 FIFA World Cup
Hostile powers will exploit new law to distract from crimes they are committing or helping commit in the name of freedom and democracy, but the city is strong enough to fight back.
Taipei, March 19, 2024—The Committee to Protect Journalists condemns the Hong Kong legislature’s hasty passing of a national security law on Tuesday which could lead to the suppression of press freedom and prosecution of journalists. The city’s lawmakers unanimously passed the Safeguarding National Security Bill, enacted under Article 23 of the Basic Law, the city’s
Zodia Custody (HK) has received the Trust or Company Service Provider (TCSP) license. The Standard Chartered-backed digital assets custody platform will offer regulated services to institutional clients. Zodia Custody (HK), a crypto custody solutions provider, has received the Trust or Company Service Provider (TCSP) license. The license allows the Standard Chartered-backed digital assets custody provider […]
Hong Kong will consult the taxi industry as to whether surveillance and dash cameras will be made mandatory in their vehicles. Secretary for Transport and Logistics Lam Sai-hung was responding in writing to a legislative question on Wednesday from lawmaker Luk Chung-hung. “[S]ome members advised that the Government should consider mandating the installation of a […]
Hong Kong's new national security law came into force on Saturday, putting into immediate effect tough penalties of up to life imprisonment for crimes including treason and insurrection.The law -- commonly referred to as Article 23 -- targets five categories of national security crimes and was swiftly passed by Hong Kong's opposition-free legislature on Tuesday.The United States, the European Union, Japan and Britain have been among the law's strongest critics, with UK Foreign Minister David...
Despite restrictions, the Russian crude trade is expected to continue at discounted prices, benefiting the crude tanker market for vessels not subject to sanctions, according to maritime consultancy firm Drewry.