Democracy Dismantled
The sentencing of 45 pro-democracy campaigners in Hong Kong under its controversial National Security Law signifies a turning point in the former British colony’s political and legal history.
The sentencing of 45 pro-democracy campaigners in Hong Kong under its controversial National Security Law signifies a turning point in the former British colony’s political and legal history.
Denmark's Viktor Axelsen defeated local hero Ng Ka Lang Angus in straight sets at the badminton Hong Kong Open on Wednesday to win his first match after retaining the Olympic champion in Paris.
The new investment is part of a $50 million round raised by the company, with participation from its existing investor, Kirin Holdings of Japan, and Tiger Pacific Capital from New York
The combined value of shares listed on Indian exchanges reached USD 4.33 trillion against Hong Kong’s USD 4.29 trillion, data compiled by Bloomberg said.
As the world eagerly anticipates the arrival of 2024, all eyes will turn to Hong Kong for the city's largest New Year's Eve firework display to date on December 31, 2023 (Sunday).
The gathering in Victoria Park, an annual ritual of sombre tribute to the struggle of the students, was attended by more than 180,000 people last year.
This would mean that instead of Beijing gradually appreciating and adopting the open democratic system of Hong Kong, it could eventually introduce or impose a one-party system.
The US action, which takes effect June 16 but could be implemented sooner if President Donald Trump orders it, applied to seven Chinese civilian carriers.
Last week, US President Donald Trump had ordered to start a process to finalize Hong Kong's preferred trade status.
This has promptly been countered by Hong Kong’s security minister, John Lee, who has addressed a robust signal to Washington and has thus quite obviously played to the Beijing gallery ~ “Hong Kong’s government cannot be threatened and will push ahead with the new laws.”
