The executives were detained as officials look into accusations that the company’s workers intervened in Taiwan’s looming national election campaign.
Tag: Hong Kong Protests (2019)
Alibaba Raises Billions of Dollars in Hong Kong, Despite Protests
The $11.2 billion raised is the territory’s largest fund-raising since 2010, showing investor enthusiasm despite worsening demonstrations.
Hong Kong Election Landslide Signals More Frictions With Beijing
Democracy supporters were emboldened by capturing most of the seats in local elections, but Beijing and its allies are reluctant to compromise.
Meet 5 of Hong Kong’s Newest Politicians
The pro-democracy camp’s stunning victory in citywide district elections means a younger class of political neophytes will soon take office.
Hong Kong Election Results Give Democracy Backers Big Win
A surge in voting, especially by young people, allowed democracy advocates to win many more seats on local councils.
Record Turnout in Hong Kong Vote After Months of Protests and Rising Violence
The citywide district council election, normally a quiet, local affair, is seen as a referendum on the demonstrations.
Hong Kong Court Reinstates Mask Ban Before Citywide Election
The ruling came just days before a vote that is being seen as a referendum on the protest movement in the semiautonomous territory.
In Warning to Hong Kong’s Courts, China Shows Who Is Boss
China’s legislative body criticized a court ruling overturning a ban on wearing masks, signaling that it was the final arbiter of law in Hong Kong.
Ex-Worker at U.K. Consulate in Hong Kong Says China Tortured Him
Simon Cheng spoke out publicly for the first time since he was detained in early August at the end of a business trip from Hong Kong to mainland China.
Senate Passes Bill to Support Hong Kong Protesters, Putting Pressure on Trump
The House and Senate both passed the bill with a veto-proof majority. It compels the U.S. to penalize Chinese and Hong Kong officials responsible for abuses.