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Hong Kong jails 45 pro-democracy activists

CNN on MSN · 10m

More than 40 Hong Kong democracy leaders sentenced to lengthy jail terms as Beijing tightens grip

More than 40 of Hong Kong’s best known pro-democracy figures have been sentenced to prison terms of up to 10 years on subversion charges, in the biggest single blow to the city’s already shrinking political freedoms since Beijing imposed a sweeping national security crackdown four years ago.

Hong Kong court sentences 45 pro-democracy leaders in mass trial

A Hong Kong court sentenced 45 pro-democracy advocates in a mass trial on Tuesday, marking the largest case yet brought under the city's draconian National Security Law.

The Washington Post on MSN · 1h

Hong Kong sentences 45 pro-democracy leaders to prison terms of up to 10 years

Hong Kong sentences 45 pro-democracy leaders to terms of up to 10 years, including legal scholar Benny Tai and former student activist Joshua Wong.

Hong Kong, China

Beijing pledges support for more Chinese listings, bond issues in Hong Kong

Beijing will support more high-quality enterprises from China to list and issue bonds in Hong Kong, China's Vice Premier He Lifeng said on Tuesday, offering backing to the city at a time its future as a financial centre is facing scrutiny.

CNBC on MSN · 1h

China's vice premier vows to boost Hong Kong competitiveness, says stimulus push has 'benefited' the city

Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng and several top financial policymakers have gathered at the third Global Financial Leaders Investment Summit.

NBC Washington · 4h

China's top financial officials set to speak at Hong Kong summit

Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng and several top financial policymakers are expected to speak at the third Global Financial Leaders Investment Summit.

45mon MSN

Hong Kong jails 45 democracy activists in landmark national security trial

Hong Kong's High Court on Tuesday jailed 45 pro-democracy activists for up to 10 years following a landmark national security ...

8mon MSN

Hong Kong democracy campaigners jailed for years in city’s largest security trial

A court in Hong Kong sentenced dozens of leading figures in its pro-democracy movement to lengthy prison sentences on Tuesday ...

9mon MSN

Hong Kong jails 45 pro-democracy activists after accusing them of trying to overthrow the city's government

The defendants were accused of conspiracy to commit subversion after holding an unofficial primary election in Hong Kong in ...

1hon MSN

Hong Kong Court Sentences Dozens in Case That Crushed Pro-Democracy Camp

Defendants include politicians and activists who had hoped to win control of legislature, a plan Beijing found subversive.

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Climate change may have played role in record number of region’s super typhoons, Hong Kong meteorologist says

Northwest region of Pacific Ocean has generated 25 named tropical storms this year, up from 19 recorded during typhoon season ...

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Surfing Ban Stays As Hong Kong Officials Refuse To Budge

“The regulation states that no person shall, without reasonable cause or excuse, bring or use, or allow the use of any ...

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MPs call for Hong Kong dissident Jimmy Lai’s immediate release from prison

Mr Lai’s health is ‘deteriorating’ in prison, politicians and campaigners have warned, as they called for his release.

Hong Kong Free Press on MSN20h

Hong Kong warns of ‘minor flooding’ as Tropical Cyclone Man-yi prompts T1 typhoon warning

For the third time this month, Hong Kong’s government forecaster has raised a T1 typhoon warning, as Tropical Cyclone Man-yi ...

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