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White House Watch
US Quietly Sanctions Chinese Companies As Pelosi Lands In Taiwan
The U.S. State and Treasury Departments announced sanctions of four Hong Kong-based companies Monday for their alleged sale or transport…
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In The News
‘There’s No Recovery For Hong Kong’: Enforcer Of China’s Brutal National Security Law Poised To Rule
Carrie Lam, Hong Kong chief executive, announced she would not seek reelection on Monday. John Lee, who oversaw the implementation…
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World News
Xi Orders Hong Kong To Get Its COVID Outbreak Under Control
Chinese leader Xi Jinping demanded that Hong Kong’s government get its Omicron coronavirus surge, which has overwhelmed the city’s healthcare…
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Hong Kong Arrests Pro-Democracy Pop Singer For Sedition
Hong Kong police announced Tuesday they had arrested a 41-year-old man, identified by local media as singer Tommy Yuen, for…
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COVID Positive Hamsters Lead To Slaughter Of Small Animals In Hong Kong
Hong Kong authorities announced they would kill 2,000 small animals after several hamsters contracted COVID-19 in a pet store, the…
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In The News
‘We Are Not Targeting The Media’ Chinese Police Say After Shutting Down Pro-Democracy Outlet
A pro-democracy news outlet in Hong Kong was shut down Wednesday after police arrested seven people associated with the site…
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Big Business Tycoon Jimmy Lai Sentenced To 13 Months In Jail For Encouraging Tiananmen Vigil
Activist and business tycoon Jimmy Lai was sentenced to 13 months in prison by a Hong Kong court for promoting…
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Hail China: Blinken Replaces Pro-Hong Kong Tweet With Milder Statement
Secretary of State Antony Blinken took down a tweet he posted Thursday saying the U.S. would “stand with Hong Kong,”…
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Hong Kong Pro-Democracy Protestor Sentenced To 9 Years In First Trial Under The National Security Law
A Hong Kong pro-democracy protestor was sentenced to nine years in prison in the first prosecution under the country’s new…
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Hong Kong Protester Found Guilty Of Terrorism In Trial Without Jury
A Chinese judge convicted a man on terrorism charges for holding a Hong Kong independence sign and allegedly driving his…
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Fleeing Persecution, Hong Kong Activists Make Plea To US Lawmakers For Refugee Status
A group of Hong Kong pro-democracy activists sent a letter Wednesday to the U.S. Congress asking for refugee status for…
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9 Hong Kong Residents Arrested For Allegedly Plotting To Set Off Bombs
Nine people were arrested Tuesday in Hong Kong for allegedly planning to detonate bombs as part of a terrorist plot,…
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Pro Democracy Hong Kong Newspaper Will Close Following The Arrest Of Executives
Hong Kong’s pro-democracy newspaper said it will close down its doors, weeks following the arrest of its founder and several…
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China Tightens Grip On Hong Kong, Changes Election Law To Ensure Loyalty
The Chinese government approved a sweeping change to Hong Kong election law Tuesday ensuring lawmaker loyalty to Beijing, tightening its…
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World News
Hong Kong Democracy Protesters Support Trump, View Biden As Weak
Prominent pro-democracy Hong Kong protesters support President Donald Trump’s re-election bid citing his strong stance on China. The protesters who…
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