Nine activists, including three founders of a group that called for civil disobedience, are facing up to seven years in prison on public nuisance charges.
Tag: Hong Kong
Hong Kong Pushes to Change Extradition Law Despite Opposition
Rules meant to allow the authorities to send a murder suspect to Taiwan have stirred fears that residents would be left without protection from mainland China’s legal system.
Canada Gives Asylum to Refugee Who Sheltered Edward Snowden
A Filipino woman and her daughter arrived in Toronto, while five others who allowed the former National Security Agency contractor into their Hong Kong homes are awaiting decisions.
After a Dip, Hong Kong Real Estate Again Eyes the Stratosphere
Signs suggest that a monthslong slump in the world’s most unaffordable property market is ending.
Murder Case Poses Dilemma for Hong Kong on Sending Suspects to China
As the territory reconsiders limits on extradition, some worry about the consequences of subjecting locals to mainland Chinese laws.
From 1969 to 2019, a Day at The New York Times
The book “A Day in the Life of The New York Times” chronicled 24 hours at the Gray Lady 50 years ago. On its anniversary, we look at how the news organization operates today.
Saudi Sisters’ Plan to Escape to Australia Is Halted in Hong Kong
The women, who said they are 18 and 20, have appealed for asylum as their legal stay in Hong Kong nears an end, their lawyer said.
Sweden Investigates Its Ambassador to China After Report of Secret Talks to Free Publisher
The daughter of Gui Minhai, a Swedish bookseller detained in China, said the ambassador arranged a meeting with men who first offered to help, then cajoled and pressured her.
Hong Kong, Crossroads of the Criminal Wildlife Trade
Despite reforms, the territory is a linchpin in the global traffic in illegal animal parts.
Potato or Hand Grenade? A Rusty Bombshell at a Chip Factory
An unexploded bomb from World War I was discovered at a factory in Hong Kong after being harvested with potatoes in France.