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Hong Kong Activist Joshua Wong Faces New National Security Charge

Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong was charged with conspiracy to collude with foreign forces to endanger national security, his second charge under the Beijing-imposed law, carrying a potential life sentence. The alleged offense occurred between July 2020 and November 2020, involving soliciting foreign...

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TGE Soars 234% on NYSE Debut After Ho-Backed SPAC Merger

Lawrence Ho's SPAC, Black Spade Acquisition II, merged with Generation Essentials Group (TGE), a media and entertainment company, resulting in a 234% surge in TGE's stock price on its NYSE debut on Thursday, closing at $10.04 with a $533 million market cap, despite TGE's substantial reliance on vola...

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Tiananmen Anniversary: US, Taiwan Condemn China's Crackdown

On the 36th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square crackdown, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te condemned China's actions, prompting a formal protest from Beijing. Hong Kong activist Chow Hang-tung began a hunger strike to commemorate the event, highlighting the c...

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New World Development Shares Plunge After Bond Payment Deferral

Hong Kong's New World Development, controlled by the Cheng family, saw its shares fall nearly 6.5% after deferring interest payments on several bonds due to liquidity concerns stemming from HK$124.6 billion in debt and a net gearing ratio of 57.5%, despite recent efforts to improve sales and reduce ...

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Four "Hong Kong 47" Activists Freed After Subversion Conviction

Four pro-democracy activists, including Jimmy Sham, were released from prison in Hong Kong on Friday, marking the second such release in a month following their conviction in the 2021 "Hong Kong 47" national security trial for conspiracy to commit subversion; the activists were found guilty of organ...

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Four Hong Kong Pro-Democracy Figures Released from Prison

Four Hong Kong pro-democracy figures, including veteran activist Sham Tsz-kit, were released from prison on Friday after serving over four years for "conspiracy to subvert state power," part of a larger trial of 47 opposition members under the National Security Law.

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Joshua Wong Faces New National Security Charges in Hong Kong

Hong Kong pro-democracy leader Joshua Wong, already serving a prison sentence, faces new national security charges for allegedly colluding with foreign entities to endanger national security, potentially extending his imprisonment for up to a decade or life.

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Hong Kong Activist Jimmy Lai Remains Imprisoned Amidst Concerns Over His Health and Due Process

Jimmy Lai, a 78-year-old Hong Kong media mogul and activist, remains imprisoned since December 2020 for opposing China's policies, prompting his son Sebastian to campaign globally for his release, emphasizing his deteriorating health and the lack of due process in his trial.

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Chef Revives Forgotten Dish, Wins Coveted Culinary Award

Chef Homan Tsui's reinvented Baihua Chicken, a complex Lingnan dish, won the 2025 Annual Dish Award at the Black Pearl Restaurant Guide Awards, significantly boosting the popularity of MGM Macau's Imperial Court, which also received a One-Diamond rating.

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US to Revoke Visas for Some Chinese Students

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced that the US will revoke visas for some Chinese students, sparking concerns and protests from China. Over 270,000 Chinese students studied in the US in 2023-2024, and this decision has been compared to the 19th-century Chinese Exclusion Act.

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Hong Kong-Saudi Forum Boosts Asia-Middle East Financial Ties

The second Hong Kong-Saudi Capital Markets Forum, held in Hong Kong on Thursday and Friday, facilitated over 600 meetings between Hong Kong and Saudi Arabian businesses and investors, leading to the launch of the "Premia BOCHK Saudi Arabia Government Sukuk ETF" and highlighting the growing synergy a...

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Hong Kong Neon Artist Revives Dying Craft Amidst Stricter Regulations

Due to stricter safety regulations, Hong Kong's iconic neon signs are disappearing; however, artist Jive Lau is reviving the craft, creating artistic installations for major brands and training apprentices to preserve this dying art form, highlighting its cultural significance amid the city's rapid ...

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