Typhoon Noul makes landfall in China, with hundreds of thousands evacuated
Noul hit southern Guangdong province and neighbouring Hong Kong, bringing strong winds and heavy rain to the region.
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Hong Kong grants police power to demand phone and computer passwords
The new provisions allow police to seize items with ‘seditious intention’, bypassing judicial authorisations.
Hong Kong-linked company decries search of Panama Canal port offices
The search of CK Hutchison’s subsidiary marks the latest turn in rising US-China tensions over the vital trade canal.
Hong Kong appeals court overturns Jimmy Lai’s fraud conviction
Surprise ruling comes weeks after the media mogul was convicted and jailed for 20 years on national security charges.
Hong Kong conglomerate says Panama Canal ports seized by authorities
CK Hutchison says the Panama government now has ‘administrative and operational control’ of its two ports.
Hong Kong court rejects appeal in landmark subversion case
Appellants were among 45 opposition figures sentenced to prison in 2024 for organising an unofficial primary election.
‘Evil deeds’: Hong Kong leader praises lengthy jail sentence for Jimmy Lai
US, UK officials call for Jimmy Lai’s release on ‘humanitarian’ grounds due to his age and health.
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Jimmy Lai sentenced: What happened to other HK pro-democracy protesters?
Jimmy Lai, 78, has been sentenced to 20 years. We look at what happened to major democratic Hong Kong protesters.
Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai sentenced to 20 years in prison
Founder of the now-defunct Apple Daily newspaper gets lengthy sentence under Beijing’s national security law.
Hong Kong to sentence media mogul Jimmy Lai on national security conviction
Lai’s case has been condemned internationally by free speech advocates, human rights groups and global leaders.
Hong Kong begins national security trial for organisers of Tiananmen vigils
Rights groups condemn trial of three activists accused of ‘inciting subversion of state power’.
