Inflatable replicas of famous monuments popped up in a park, raising questions about art and Hong Kong’s changing place in the world.
Tag: Hong Kong
The Billionaire Criminal Who Secretly Profited Off Jack Ma’s Deals
Confidential documents show that Xiao Jianhua, a corrupt investor tied to China’s political elite, backed the country’s most successful and revered entrepreneur.
Wall St. Journal Reporter Says She Was Fired Over Hong Kong Union Role
The journalist accused her former employer of failing to stand up for press freedom, a claim that the newspaper rejected.
Hong Kong Convicts 14 Democracy Activists in Largest National Security Trial
As part of China’s crackdown on even peaceful opposition, a court in Hong Kong convicted 14 people, who now face prison time along with dozens of others.
Spying Arrests Send Chill Through Britain’s Thriving Hong Kong Community
Tens of thousands of Hong Kongers have resettled in the U.K. since 2021, among them prominent pro-democracy activists. China has not forgotten them.
U.K. Man Charged With Aiding Hong Kong’s Intelligence Service Is Found Dead
Matthew Trickett, one of three men accused of gathering information for the special administrative region of China, died in a park outside London, the police said.
Why a Tactic Used by Czars Is Back With a Vengeance
Authoritarian governments have long sought to target dissidents abroad. But the digital age may have given them stronger motives, and better tools, for transnational repression.
U.K. Summons Chinese Ambassador for Reprimand as Tensions Rise
Britain’s foreign office said it had reprimanded the Chinese ambassador, a day after three men were charged with assisting the Hong Kong intelligence service.
U.K. Summons Chinese Ambassador for Reprimand as Tensions Rise
Britain’s foreign office said it had reprimanded the Chinese ambassador, a day after three men were charged with assisting the Hong Kong intelligence service.
U.K. Police Charge 3 Men With Aiding Hong Kong Intelligence Service
The three appeared in court on Monday after being arrested under Britain’s National Security Act. Eight other people detained in the case have been released.