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Hong Kong's Lee slams US report, vows to fight sanctions

Hong Kong's Chief Executive John Lee has launched a fierce defence of the city's national security laws, dismissing a critical US report as 'slander' and vowing to combat any foreign sanctions, in a significant escalation of diplomatic tensions.

Hong Kong's Riveting Reimagining of Linklater's 'Tape'

A critical deep-dive into the bold Hong Kong remake of Richard Linklater's cult classic, 'Tape'. This reverential yet distinct adaptation transposes the drama of toxic masculinity and blurred truths to a compelling Asian context, proving the film's themes

HK Political Prisoners Face 'Systematic Abuse' - Report

A comprehensive investigation by the Hong Kong Human Rights Monitor details harrowing accounts of systematic abuse, psychological torture, and rights violations against pro-democracy detainees, raising grave concerns over the erosion of the city's judicia

Hong Kong Votes on Historic Same-Sex Partnership Bill

Hong Kong's legislature is poised for a historic vote on a bill granting legal recognition to same-sex partnerships, a significant step for LGBTQ+ rights in the territory, though it stops short of full marriage equality.

UK Minister Peter Kyle Confronts China Over Hong Kong

UK Business Secretary Peter Kyle issues a stern warning to Beijing, expressing 'profound concern' over the new security measures in Hong Kong and their potential impact on UK-China trade relations.

Hong Kong's Landmark IVF Ruling for Same-Sex Parents

In a groundbreaking decision, Hong Kong's top court grants parental rights to a non-biological mother in a same-sex couple, setting a new precedent for LGBTQ+ families in the region after a four-year legal battle.

LeBron James Sparks Fury Backing China in NBA Row

NBA superstar LeBron James faces intense criticism for his public support of the Chinese government's stance on Hong Kong, prioritising business interests over human rights and drawing accusations of hypocrisy from activists and fans.

AFG vs HK: Live T20 World Cup Score & Updates

Catch all the live action as Afghanistan takes on Hong Kong in a crucial T20 World Cup 2024 group stage clash. Get live score updates, key moments, and analysis from this must-win match.

Jackie Chan & Jet Li's 2000s Film Revolution

A deep dive into the 2000s martial arts film revolution, exploring how Jackie Chan's 'Rush Hour' and Jet Li's 'Crouching Tiger' redefined global cinema and bridged East-West cultural divides.

Government grants itself power to fell Lords trees

A controversial government bill has granted itself powers to cut down trees in the House of Lords courtyard, bypassing local planning laws and igniting a fierce backlash from peers and environmentalists.

Amazon Tribes Forge Historic Pact Against Deforestation

In a landmark move for conservation, 14 Indigenous communities from Peru and Colombia forge a historic alliance to combat illegal logging and mining, safeguarding a vital corridor of the Amazon rainforest.

Drone Reveals Uncontacted Amazon Tribe Under Threat

Exclusive aerial images reveal an uncontacted Indigenous tribe in the Amazon rainforest facing existential threats from illegal logging and drug trafficking, as experts warn of a humanitarian crisis.

Evergrande Collapse: China Property Giant Liquidated

Chinese property behemoth Evergrande faces compulsory liquidation and Hong Kong stock market delisting after failing to deliver a viable restructuring plan, sending shockwaves through global markets.

UK Asylum Hotels Echo Hong Kong's Migrant Camps

A former Vietnamese 'boat person' who found refuge in the UK draws stark parallels between the controversial asylum seeker hotel policy and the dire migrant camps of 1970s Hong Kong, urging the nation not to abandon its humanitarian principles.

Evergrande Delisted from Hong Kong Stock Exchange

China Evergrande Group, the embattled property developer at the heart of the nation's real estate crisis, has been formally delisted from the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. This marks a dramatic endpoint for a firm whose staggering $300bn debt sent shockwaves

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