Special Desk IN a new move the China’s legislature has approved a resolution to overhaul Hong Kong’s electoral system. The latest Chinese move follows a series of measures that have tightened Beijing’s grip on Hong Kong, including the passing of a national security law and a crackdown on activists and …
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Pepper-spray for protesters in Hong Kong
Jubilee News Desk Police fired pepper-sprayed balls at crowds in Hong Kong protesting against government decision to delay legislative elections in the territory and about 100 people were arrested during the demonstrations. The elections were slated on September 6, but the government took the decision to postpone them by a …
Read More »Hong Kong pro-democracy tycoon Jimmy Lai arrested
Jubilee News Desk A Hong Kong business tycoon Jimmy Lai was arrested on Monday and his newspaper offices raided by cops over allegations of collusion with foreign forces. The arrest is the most high-profile arrest so far under the controversial security law imposed by China. Who is Jimmy Lai? Estimated …
Read More »Now China warns UK of ‘consequences’ over Hong Kong
Special Desk The UK will bear the consequences if it continues to go down the wrong road on Hong Kong, China has warned the US. This comes a week after the US President Donald Trump has signed an order to end preferential treatment for Hong Kong. “Hong Kong will now …
Read More »Situation worrisome in Hong Kong
Special Desk With a record 100 new infections reported in past 24-hours, coronavirus situation in Hong Kong was stated to be critical by the territory’s leader, Carrie Lam. The virus is spreading in Hong Kong as fears grow of another wave in the winter months. Hong Kong was held up …
Read More »No preferential treatment for Hong Kong : says US
Special Desk In what could be seen as a step further in escalating tension between the US and Chine, the US President Donald Trump has signed an order to end preferential treatment for Hong Kong. This comes after China enacted a new and controversial security law for the ex-British colony. …
Read More »Beijing security office in Hong Kong
Special Desk It’s official. A new national security office has been opened in Hong Kong, placing mainland Chinese agents in the heart of the territory for the first time. The office comes fast as one element of a sweeping new law which outlaws criticism of China’s government. Hong Kong was, …
Read More »Hong Kong police uses tear gas upon protesters
Special Desk Unwary of the social distancing people took to streets in Hong Kong on Sunday to protest against China. They were more worried of the law proposed by China than anything else. Protestors had to face fired tear gas used by police in Hong Kong against protesters taking part …
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