59 h. ago Beijing slams ‘external hostile forces’ for exploiting deadly fire in Hong Kong

Beijing’s national security arm in Hong Kong on Wednesday condemned “external hostile forces” for exploiting the deadly Tai Po fire that killed at least 159 people, as police arrested a man after he allegedly made derogatory online comments about the victims. In a strongly worded post, a spokesman for the Office for Safeguarding National Security condemned “a small clique of external hostile forces” for “stirring up trouble and taking advantage of the chaos” in the aftermath of the fire. The...

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2 w. ago Beijing vows ‘zero tolerance’ ahead of Legco poll as Hong Kong’s ICAC charges 3

Beijing’s national security arm in Hong Kong has pledged to adopt a “zero tolerance” approach in safeguarding next month’s Legislative Council election, as the city’s anti-corruption agency charged three people for allegedly inciting others to boycott the poll. The Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) charged three individuals for allegedly reposting online messages that urged others not to vote and, on Thursday, issued arrest warrants for two men suspected of making such posts. The...

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3 w. ago Beijing slams election smears as 3 arrested in Hong Kong over reposted content

Beijing’s national security arm in Hong Kong has slammed attacks and smears on the coming Legislative Council election, while the city’s anti-corruption agency arrested three people for allegedly reposting online content inciting others to abstain from voting or to cast invalid ballots. The Office for Safeguarding National Security on Friday condemned acts by some people to disrupt the December 7 election, including inciting others not to vote or to cast “blank ballots” and deliberately damaging...

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3 w. ago China solid investment option despite global rifts: Beijing official in Hong Kong

China remains a secure investment destination despite recent geopolitical tensions, Beijing’s foreign ministry arm in Hong Kong has told diplomats and business chambers at a high-profile meeting, while underscoring the city’s strategic role in building international ties. Cui Jianchun, commissioner of the foreign ministry’s office in Hong Kong, on Wednesday met about 60 envoys, commerce chamber representatives and members of the international media for a one-hour sharing session on the Communist...

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3 w. ago China safe investment option despite global rifts: Beijing official in Hong Kong

China remains a secure investment destination despite recent geopolitical tensions, Beijing’s foreign ministry arm in Hong Kong has told diplomats and business chambers at a high-profile meeting, while highlighting the city’s strategic role in building international ties. Cui Jianchun, commissioner of the foreign ministry’s office in Hong Kong, on Wednesday met about 60 envoys, commerce chamber representatives and members of the international media for a one-hour sharing session on the Communist...

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