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UN 'concerned about lack of women in China govt'

HONG KONG: An absence of women among China's top leadership is concerning, the United Nations (UN) said in a report, as it recommended China adopt statutory quotas and a gender parity system to quicken equal representation of women in government.

Bangkok Post

Newcastle's first Friendship Festival sees 250 people come together to welcome Hong Kong arrivals

The event took place in Gosforth last weekend, after the success of the previous 15 Friendship Festivals

Chronicle Live

Jennifer Wong: the 10 funniest things I have ever seen (on the internet)

The comedian and food enthusiast shares what makes her laugh online. Unsurprisingly, there are two jokes about pasta

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UN experts express ‘grave concern’ over detention of Jimmy Lai in Hong Kong

Communication sent to Beijing government says media mogul’s prosecutions relate to his criticism of China

The Guardian - UK

Markets tumble as Republicans threaten US debt deal

HONG KONG: Asian markets sank on Wednesday on worries that hardline Republicans could vote down a crucial bill to hike the US borrowing limit and risk a catastrophic default that could hammer an already fragile global economy.

Bangkok Post

DYU's New King750 Is A Fat-Tire Electric Bike Ready For Off-Road Adventures

Hong Kong-based e-bike specialist DYU has launched the King750 electric bike. The go-anywhere machine gets fat tires and a 900-watt peak power output.

InsideEVs

Rights group says Uyghur student reported to be missing in Hong Kong did not travel to city

Amnesty International says a Uyghur student who it had said was missing in Hong Kong after being interrogated did not travel to the city, easing concerns over his safety but raising questions over how the allegations first emerged

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Seven plead guilty over 2019 Hong Kong legislature storming

A closely watched trial involving 13 people who stormed Hong Kong's legislature during pro-democracy protests in 2019 has begun.

The New Daily

Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai loses bid to terminate national security trial

A Hong Kong Court on Monday rejected an application to terminate a landmark national security trial against media tycoon Jimmy Lai, a case that could see him spend the rest of his life in prison if convicted.

Reuters

Hong Kong court rebuffs effort to dismiss Jimmy Lai national security trial

Lawyers acting for pro-democracy activist argued that proceedings could be biased due to judge selection

The Guardian - UK

Hong Kong court rejects publisher Jimmy Lai's bid to terminate his national security trial

A Hong Kong court has rejected a jailed publisher’s request to terminate his national security trial, pressing ahead with a landmark case seen as part of Beijing’s crackdown on the city’s pro-democracy movement

The Independent UK

Seven plead guilty at start of Hong Kong legislature storming trial

A closely watched trial involving 13 people who stormed Hong Kong's legislature during pro-democracy protests in 2019 began on Monday with seven people pleading guilty to a rioting charge.

Reuters

Bruce Lee’s long, violent journey to immortality: ‘He knew the star should always be the boss’

As many of the martial arts star’s classic films are re-released in cinemas – to mark 50 years since his death – Tom Fordy salutes a man who overcame incredible odds to become one of the biggest icons in cultural history

The Independent UK

Hong Kong denies knowledge about Uyghur student, slams Amnesty for saying he disappeared at airport

Hong Kong has criticized Amnesty International’s accusation that a Uyghur student disappeared after being interrogated at the airport

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Hong Kong's 2nd largest pro-democracy party disbands amid political crackdown

One of the few remaining pro-democracy parties in Hong Kong has voted to dissolve itself, joining a growing list of organizations that have disbanded as authorities crack down on dissent

Bangkok Post

Hong Kong pro-democracy party gives up

HONG KONG: One of Hong Kong’s biggest democratic parties said on Saturday it would disband after a vote by its party members, dealing another blow to the city’s already beleaguered democratic opposition under pressure from China.

ABC News

Hong Kong's pro-democracy Civic Party disbands amid Chinese security clampdown

The Civic Party, alongside the Democratic Party, was a major democratic force in Hong Kong until a number of its members were arrested following the imposition of a 2020 national security law.

Reuters

Major Hong Kong democratic party disbands amid China security clampdown

One of Hong Kong's biggest democratic parties said on Saturday it would disband after a vote by its party members, dealing another blow to the city's already beleaguered democratic opposition under pressure from China.

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The Independent UK

AP PHOTOS: Hong Kong's colorful Bun Festival returns after COVID-19 cancellations

Hong Kong's colorful Bun Festival is back after three years of COVID-19 restrictions.

Reuters

Hong Kong hits back at UK call for security law to be scrapped

Hong Kong authorities on Friday condemned a British government call for the removal of a China-imposed national security law that Britain said had been used to persecute, "silence and discredit" pro-democracy opposition figures.

Al Jazeera

UK says raised Jimmy Lai security law case with China

The Hong Kong media tycoon has been in jail since December 2020 and faces long-delayed security law trial in September.

Inverse

What 'American Born Chinese' Star Daniel Wu Learned From Jackie Chan

In 2019, Daniel Wu survived a near-death experience. He now returns to play a role he kind of played before, as the star of 'American Born Chinese' on Disney+.

The Independent UK

Hong Kong man sentenced to almost 6 years in prison in alleged plot to bomb court buildings

A Hong Kong man has been sentenced to almost six years in prison for alleged involvement in a foiled plot by high school students to bomb court buildings following 2019 anti-government protests

The National (Scotland)

UK net migration figures hit record high as Suella Braverman 'goes to ground'

NET migration hit record levels in 2022, hitting levels roughly the equivalent to the entire population of Glasgow ...

The Independent UK

Hong Kong-flagged vessel briefly runs aground in Egypt's vital Suez Canal, later refloated

A Hong Kong-flagged ship briefly ran aground in Egypt’s vital Suez Canal, though authorities said they were able to refloat it after it momentarily disrupted the waterway

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