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Limited coverage this month. See events for details.
Domestic and International Topics
4 topics | 18 sources
CNHong Kong courts are holding hearings to determine the sentence for Jimmy Lai, the founder of the now-defunct Apple Daily newspaper. Lai was previously convicted on national security charges. These are mitigation hearings, where his lawyers present arguments for a lighter sentence, while prosecutors argue for a life term. Reports also note his health is a focus during the proceedings. The case is seen as part of a broader shift in Hong Kong, where observers say press freedom has declined and self-censorship has increased since the imposition of a national security law.
person:laiplace:hong kong
Jan 30
A court in Panama has ruled to cancel the contract of a Hong Kong-based company, CK Hutchison, to operate ports at both ends of the Panama Canal. The ruling is a win for President Donald Trump, whose company had been in a legal dispute with the port operator. The Hong Kong government has stated it 'firmly rejects' the court's decision.
place:panama
Jan 30
Hong Kong authorities are taking steps to limit activities that could upset China, while also pulling back from international engagements. This includes cracking down on commemorations of a sensitive historical event and having a top official cancel a planned trip to the United States. Separately, a popular singer from Hong Kong, Raymond Lam, called off concerts in Japan, which appears connected to broader political friction between China and other countries.
place:hong kong
Jan 22
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