Tag: Hong Kong
Legislators in Hong Kong threaten mass resignations
Legislators in Hong Kong threatened mass resignations amid reports Beijing plans to disqualify four opposition lawmakers.
Those four opposition lawmakers who had been accused by...
Britain suspends extradition deal with Hong Kong
Britain suspends extradition arrangements,Foreign Secretary voiced concerns about new national security law and alleged human rights abuses in China.
The United Kingdom suspended its extradition...
United States looking to ban TikTok
United States is considering banning Chinese social media apps, including TikTok, over allegations Beijing is using them to spy on users.
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Hong Kong released additional details of controversial China law
Hong Kong released additional details of China’s new national security law for former British colony,security forces can stop people from leaving the city.
Hong Kong...
China fired back at Canada over criticism of Hong Kong security...
China fired back at Canada for criticising national security law for Hong Kong, second rebuke in a week that added to strains of their...
United States blacklists four companies in Iran’s metals sector
United States blacklisted four companies in Iran's metals sector,the move is the latest US effort to slash Iranian revenues since Trump withdrew from Iran...
United States Senate backs bill to punish China
United States Senate passed legislation that would impose mandatory sanctions on individuals or companies that back efforts by China to restrict Hong Kong’s autonomy.
The...
China to have sweeping powers over Hong Kong security law
China will have overarching powers over enforcement of a new national security law in Hong Kong,that signalled the deepest change to the city’s way...
Britain spy chief says no threat to Five Eyes alliance
Britain spy chief says disagreements over China’s Huawei Technologies do not pose a threat to intelligence-sharing ties between Britain and its allies.
Britain granted Huawei...
Hong Kong legislature passes China national anthem
Hong Kong's legislature approved a contentious bill that makes it illegal to insult Chinese anthem,critics see as sign of China tightening grip on city.
Bill...
Beijing warns UK interfering HK affairs will backfire
Beijing has warned United Kingdom after Prime Minister Boris Johnson promised sanctuary for three million who may flee Hong Kong.
China has warned the United...
Sources says US to cancel visas of Chinese students
Sources says United States is planning to cancel the visas of thousands of Chinese graduate students,which could impact 3,000 to 5,000 Chinese students.
The United...
China national security legislation could lead to US sanctions
China national security legislation for Hong Kong could lead to sanctions and threaten the city’s status as a financial hub,White House Adviser says.
Critics say...
Pro-democracy lawmakers in Hong Kong dragged out of legislative session
Pro-democracy lawmakers in Hong Kong were dragged out of a legislative council session in a melee that broke out over a bill.
Several pro-democracy lawmakers...
United States agencies don’t want China Telecom to operate in the...
United States agencies claim China Telecom's US operations might allow Chinese government 'to engage in malicious cyber activity'.
The United States Department of Justice and...
Taiwan FM blasts World Health Organization amid Italy’s flight ban
Taiwan Foreign Minister Joseph Wu (吳釗燮) has blasted World Health Organization amid Italy's flight ban controversy due to Coronavirus.
Thai protesters turn out to ‘Run Against Dictatorship’
Thai protesters call for government of Prayuth Chan-ocha to go, in peaceful event that was followed by rival walk backing Prayuth.
Alibaba Chinese conglomerate may raise more than $11bn
Alibaba Chinese conglomerate may raise more than $11bn by listing shares in Hong Kong.Hong Kong bourse has approved the tech giant's listing...
Hong Kong protest has Paralysed transport
Hong Kong protest has Paralysed transport as metro system remains shut after a day which saw stations and businesses attacked in violent.
Only the Airport...
Hong Kong protests took another life
Hong Kong protests took life of an activist who was involved in anti-government protests.An Activist has been shot in the chest by police during...
Hong Kong Protesters smashed the rail station
Hong Kong Protesters chanted slogans and sang a song that has become their anthem, backed by a small group playing on woodwind and brass...
Amnesty accused Hong Kong police of using excessive force
Amnesty International says Hong Kong police is using excessive force against pro-democracy protesters۔
In a report based on interviews with nearly two dozen activists, most...
