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Hong Kong Tiananmen vigil activists found guilty of inciting subversion

HONG KONG - A Hong Kong court found on Friday two activists, who organised annual vigils marking China's deadly Tiananmen crackdown in 1989, guilty of "incitement to subversion".

Bangkok Post · Aug 21

Tiananmen Square vigil organisers in Hong Kong found guilty of ‘inciting subversion’

UK Foreign Office condemns use of national security law to convict activists Lee Cheuk-yan and Chow Hang-tung

The Guardian - UK · Aug 21

Lee Cheuk-yan, Chow Hang-tung: The activists behind Hong Kong's Tiananmen vigils

Two Hong Kong activists were convicted of inciting subversion under the national security law. Lee Cheuk-yan and Chow Hang-tung led vigils commemorating the Tiananmen Square crackdown. Their convictions highlight the erosion of freedoms in the territory. Lee brought donations to Beijing and was detained upon return. Chow, a Cambridge graduate,…

The Economic Times · Aug 21

Hong Kong conglomerate seeks $1.5 billion in damages from Panama for takeover of canal ports

CK Hutchison is seeking over $1.5 billion from Panama for damages to its investments after the country seized two ports at the ends of the Panama Canal

The Independent UK · Aug 20

What to know about the trial of former Tiananmen vigil organizers before a verdict

Two activists who organized Hong Kong's annual Tiananmen Square vigil are likely to hear a verdict in their case brought under a China-imposed national security law

The Independent UK · Aug 20

First Nvidia H200 shipments reach China, ByteDance and Tencent take deliveries as Beijing loosens its import block — most licensed chips must stay in Hong Kong, which can't power them

Beijing wants most of each company's U.S.-licensed allowance, which the FT puts at up to 100,000 units apiece, kept off the mainland.

Tom’s Hardware · Aug 19

Hong Kong Exchange posts record profit as AI, tech IPO boom drives fundraising

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing posted record first-half 2026 results, with profit rising 24% to HK$10.6 billion. Strong IPO activity, particularly among technology and AI firms, and record trading volumes drove growth. With 87 listings raising HK$212.4 billion, HKEX is benefiting from Hong Kong’s renewed role as a major capital-raising…

The Economic Times · Aug 19

Global Market: Chinese stocks slide as semiconductor and robotics shares tumble

Chinese stocks tumbled on Wednesday as semiconductor and robotics shares came under heavy selling pressure, with weak corporate earnings and concerns over the broader economy weighing on sentiment. The CSI300 fell 2.4%, while the Shanghai Composite dropped 2%. Hong Kong shares edged higher. Meanwhile, humanoid robot maker Unitree surged nearly…

The Economic Times · Aug 19

World's second most visited city sees tourist arrivals jump 12%, welcomes 31 million in 7 months

In early 2026, Hong Kong experienced a remarkable surge in tourism, welcoming over 31 million visitors. With enhanced global connectivity and a newly expanded airport, the city has solidified its appeal as an international travel hub. The launch of Terminal 2 facilitates more airline options, including budget carriers, while over…

The Economic Times · Aug 18

Trump-Backed World Liberty Partners With Platform Offering Chinese AI Models Flagged by US: Report

World Liberty Financial (CRYPTO: WLFI), the crypto venture backed by President Donald Trump and his family, is collaborating with Hong Kong-based WorldClaw, a platform that offers access to 90 AI models, including 43 from Chinese companies that have drawn scrutiny from the Trump administration over national-security and intellectual-property concerns.

Benzinga · Aug 18