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UK defends China actions after calls to get tough

London (AFP) - Britain Sunday defended its measured response to an incident in Manchester when Chinese diplomats were accused of beating up a Hong Kong protester.

AFP

The big picture: umbrellas shielding democracy in Hong Kong

French photographer Thaddé Comar spent months documenting the struggle of protesters in Hong Kong, for whom the umbrella became a symbol

The Guardian - UK

Hong Kong tycoon Jimmy Lai gets more prison time for fraud

A Hong Kong court sentenced Jimmy Lai to five years and nine months in prison, local media reported, adding to the media mogul’s growing jail time as the city cracks down on high-profile dissidents.

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Jimmy Lai, pro-democracy tycoon, sentenced to 5 years in Hong Kong prison

Jimmy Lai, is considered one of the most prominent critics of China, and activists see his sentencing as a major blow to freedom within the city.

Axios

Hong Kong jails pro-democracy media mogul Jimmy Lai for fraud

A Hong Kong court sentenced a pro-democracy media tycoon to five years and nine months in prison on Saturday over two fraud charges linked to lease violations, the latest of a series of cases against prominent activists that critics say are aimed at crushing dissent in the city.

France 24

Hong Kong pro-democracy media tycoon jailed for 69 months over fraud

Radio France Internationale

Saudi Manga Productions Releases 'The Journey' Movie in Chinese

Saudi Company Manga Productions releases the official "The Journey" trailer in Chinese. This comes following the high demand from international companies to distribute "The Journey," as the movie in its Chinese version enticed famous voice actors in China to be part of the film. The official premiere of "The Journey"…

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Pro-democracy HK tycoon sentenced to jail

HONG KONG: Pro-democracy Hong Kong tycoon Jimmy Lai was sentenced on Saturday to five years and nine months in prison for fraud, convicted of violating a lease contract for the headquarters of a liberal newspaper he used to run.

Bangkok Post

Hong Kong tycoon Jimmy Lai jailed over five years on fraud charge

Pro-democracy Hong Kong tycoon Jimmy Lai was sentenced on Saturday to five years and nine months in prison for fraud, convicted of violating a lease contract for the headquarters of a liberal newspaper he used to run.

Reuters

Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai jailed over lease violation

Hong Kong (AFP) - Hong Kong pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai received a fresh jail sentence of five years and nine months on Saturday after being found guilty of fraud in a contractual dispute.

AFP

Pro-democracy media tycoon jailed over fraud in Hong Kong

A Hong Kong court has sentenced pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai to five years and nine months in prison and fined him $257,000 over two fraud charges linked to lease violations

The Independent UK

China's zero-Covid rollback: Changes bring relief but also anxiety over spread

China has now relaxed many of its Covid restrictions, removing requirements for PCR tests in many places and allowing people to isolate at home. The new measures come following a wave of anti-lockdown protests. Although the changes have been welcomed, there's also concern that Covid will spread among a population…

France 24

Affordable eats and fine dining treats – a culinary adventure in Hong Kong

Hong Kong’s reputation as the ultimate epicentre for incredible eats isn’t showing signs of slowing down anytime soon. From Michelin-starred restaurants to casual street food known locally as dai pai dongs, here’s our guide to making the most of this city for those who prefer to travel with their tastebuds.

The Independent UK

Equity markets boosted by China hopes, eyes now on US inflation

Hong Kong (AFP) - Stock markets rose Friday and the dollar dipped as traders continue to weigh concerns about rising interest rates and a possible recession against optimism over China's economic reopening.

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AFP

Asian markets boosted by China hopes, eyes now on US rates data

Hong Kong (AFP) - Asian markets rose Friday and the dollar dipped as traders continue to weigh concerns about rising interest rates and a possible recession against optimism of China's economic reopening.

AFP

Asian markets mixed with focus on US inflation data, Fed meeting

Hong Kong (AFP) - Asian markets were mixed Friday as optimism about China's economic reopening continues to face off against concerns about rising interest rates and a possible recession.

Bangkok Post

Cortina Watch celebrates golden jubilee with gala dinner

From its humble beginning with the first store at Colombo Court, Cortina Watch has become a publicly listed company with over 45 boutiques in Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Australia.

Caixin Global

Hong Kong Eases Covid Quarantine Rules Amid Surging Cases

Authorities cut isolation period to five days from seven as most infections are diagnosed by the fifth day, based on recent data

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AFP

Markets jostled by recession fears, China optimism

New York (AFP) - Wall Street stocks staged a relief rally and Hong Kong soared on Thursday, but recession fears held back equity trading elsewhere.

AFP

Markets mostly fall as recession fears dampen China optimism

London (AFP) - Hong Kong soared but other stock markets mostly fell Thursday as investors weighed worries about a US recession against China's shift away from strict Covid restrictions.

Reuters

Hong Kong government eases COVID quarantine and testing regime after Beijing moves

The Hong Kong government said on Thursday that the isolation period for COVID-19 patients and their close contacts will be cut to five days from seven days.

AFP

Markets mixed as recession fears dampen China optimism

Hong Kong (AFP) - Asian and European markets were mixed Thursday as sentiment was pulled in opposite directions by worries about a US recession and China's shift away from strict Covid restrictions.

Daily Mirror

How the fantasy world of Companies House is wrecking the lives of real people

Directors don't exist, and company that claimed to be based in Peckham seems to be run from Hong Kong

Reuters

Hong Kong to loosen some COVID curbs including quarantine period for confirmed cases- RTHK

Hong Kong authorities will shorten the quarantine period for confirmed COVID-19 cases and close contacts from seven to five days, public broadcaster RTHK reported on Thursday.

AFP

Asian markets mixed as recession fears dampen China optimism

Hong Kong (AFP) - Asian markets were mixed Thursday as sentiment was pulled in opposite directions by worries about a US recession and China's shift away from strict Covid restrictions.

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