36 h. ago Mogul’s conviction shows extent of Beijing’s control over Hong Kong press, courts

Mogul’s conviction shows extent of Beijing’s control over Hong Kong press, courts  The Washington Post

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41 h. ago Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai's daughter speaks after his guilty verdict

Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai has been sentenced by a national security court in Hong Kong. He was found guilty of publishing seditious articles and colluding with foreign forces.

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41 h. ago Hong Kong’s Last Major Opposition Party Disbands Under Intense Pressure from China

The Democratic Party (DP) of Hong Kong voted to disband on Sunday, citing intense pressure from Chinese officials who wanted to eliminate the last vestiges of political resistance to the Chinese Communist Party on the island. The post Hong Kong’s Last Major Opposition Party Disbands Under Intense Pressure from China appeared first on Breitbart.

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48 h. ago Christian Media Mogul Jimmy Lai Convicted for Supporting Anti

The High Court of Hong Kong found Jimmy Lai, the proprietor of the anti-communist newspaper Apple Daily and several other free journalism outlets, guilty of violating various provisions of the Chinese "national security law" imposed on the country in 2020 to crush dissent. The post Christian Media Mogul Jimmy Lai Convicted for Supporting Anti-Communist Protests: ‘The End of Rule of Law in Hong Kong’ appeared first on Breitbart.

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50 h. ago To China, Jimmy Lai Was an Arch Villain. To His Supporters, He Was Their Hope.

Jimmy Lai, the publisher of a Hong Kong tabloid and democracy campaigner, was convicted of national security charges on Monday in a city where even minor dissent is now whispered.

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50 h. ago Hong Kong Media Tycoon Jimmy Lai’s Conviction Was Years in the Making

Jimmy Lai spent decades criticizing China’s rulers. He faces up to life in prison after a court found him guilty of national security crimes.

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55 h. ago Jimmy Lai Faces Up to Life in a Hong Kong Jail After Guilty Verdicts

Jimmy Lai, the publisher of a popular tabloid, was convicted of national security charges on Monday after spending decades supporting the city’s vanquished pro-democracy movement.

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60 h. ago Trump Said It Would Be Easy to Free Jimmy Lai. He Should Prove It.

The Hong Kong publisher’s fate will reveal whether democracies still have the resolve to defend their own values.

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3 d. ago Cathay Pacific introduces Aria Suite between the United States to Hong Kong

Cathay Pacific introduces Aria Suite between the United States to Hong Kong  Yahoo Creators

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5 d. ago Putin doubles down on backing Maduro amid mounting US pressure on Venezuela

Vladimir Putin calls Nicolás Maduro to pledge Russian support as U.S. pressure on Venezuela intensifies following massive oil tanker seizure and Caribbean military buildup.

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6 d. ago Report: Neil Bush Urges More Collaborations with China to Make Americans ‘Less Fearful’

Neil Bush, son of former President George H.W. Bush and chairman of the Bush China Foundation, advocated for expanded cooperation with China during an appearance at the U.S.-China Hong Kong Forum, an event organized by the China-United States Exchange Foundation (CUSEF), which U.S. government agencies have identified as part of the Chinese Communist Party’s foreign influence network. The post Report: Neil Bush Urges More Collaborations with China to Make Americans ‘Less Fearful’ appeared first on Breitbart.

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1 week ago Hong Kong Man Arrested After Posting Online About Deadly Fire

The arrest was part of a crackdown on speech that the authorities say is inciting hatred of the government. Critics say officials are silencing calls for accountability.

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1 week ago Sydney Sweeney Walks Back Dismissal of Jeans Ad Backlash: 'My Silence Has Only Widened the Divide'

Actress Sydney Sweeney has folded to intense media pressure, putting out a quasi-apology for her handling of the American Eagle "Great Jeans" ad controversy whipped up by race-grifting leftists. The post Sydney Sweeney Walks Back Dismissal of Jeans Ad Backlash: ‘My Silence Has Only Widened the Divide’ appeared first on Breitbart.

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1 week ago With elections following deadly fire, Hong Kong moves to stifle dissent

With elections following deadly fire, Hong Kong moves to stifle dissent  The Washington Post

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1 week ago Hong Kongers demand accountability after deadly building fire

Hong Kong's chief executive has created an independent committee to investigate the causes of a deadly apartment blaze, as political pressure and popular frustration mount.

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1 week ago Photos of Jeffrey Epstein’s Private Island Released by Democrats

In publicizing the photos and videos, Democrats in Congress appeared to be intensifying pressure on the Justice Department to release its files on the Epstein case.

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1 week ago Epstein Files Reveal Private Home Photos in Latest Release by Democrats

In publicizing the photos and videos, Democrats in Congress appeared to be intensifying pressure on the Justice Department to release its files on the Epstein case.

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1 week ago Hong Kong leader says 'we must uncover the truth' after deadly apartment fire, calls for building reform

Hong Kong's Chief Executive John Lee announces comprehensive building safety reforms after deadly Tai Po fire kills at least 159 people.

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1 week ago A Devastating Fire Has Fueled a National Security Crackdown in Hong Kong

The authorities quickly arrested critics demanding accountability, signaling an expansive use of the security law to silence dissent over nonpolitical tragedies.

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2 w. ago Hong Kong Contractors Used Unsafe Netting at Fire Site, Officials Say

Investigators say contractors wrapped the buildings in substandard scaffolding netting and then sought to hide it from inspectors. The toll from the fire rose to 151.

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