The Beijing-run Hong Kong (HK) Chief Executive John Lee has said that the eight pro-democracy activists who are currently being pursued by the Hong Kong police for allegedly breaking the island state’s National Security Law should be aware they will be pursued for life. Mr. Lee, who made the remarks on July 4, expressed he…
Hong Kong Will Pursue Pro-Democracy Activists For Life
Hong Kong Authorities Vow to Pursue Pro-Democracy Activists ‘For Life’
The Beijing-backed Hong Kong (HK) Chief Executive John Lee has said that the eight pro-democracy activists who are currently being pursued by the Hong Kong police for allegedly breaking the island state’s National Security Law should be aware they will be pursued for life. Mr. Lee, who made the remarks on July 4, expressed he…
Hong Kong Leader Tests Positive for COVID After APEC Summit
HONG KONG—Hong Kong’s chief executive, John Lee, has tested positive for COVID-19 after returning from an Asia-Pacific Economic Co-operation (APEC) summit in Bangkok, where he met Chinese Leader Xi Jinping and other world leaders. The global financial hub has fewer COVID-19 curbs than the rest of China, but it still does not treat the virus…
Hong Kong Leader Tests Positive for COVID-19 After APEC Summit
HONG KONG—Hong Kong’s chief executive, John Lee, has tested positive for COVID-19 after returning from an Asia-Pacific Economic Co-operation (APEC) summit in Bangkok, where he met Chinese leader Xi Jinping and other world leaders. The global financial hub has fewer COVID-19 curbs than the rest of China, but it still does not treat the virus…
Little Value in a ‘Diplomatic Thaw’ With Beijing: Foreign Policy Experts
Foreign policy experts say a diplomatic thaw with Beijing should not be the end goal of U.S. and Australian leaders, instead, the focus should be on compelling the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) to uphold human rights and international rules around trade. John Lee, the former senior advisor to Australian Foreign Minister Julie Bishop, said recent…
Hong Kong Fund Managers Lobby Group Urges City Government to Lift Quarantine Rules
Hong Kong’s continued adherence to Beijing’s strict COVID-19 containment policy has severely damaged the city’s financial industry. Last week, a lobby group forHong Kong’s fund managers called on the incoming Chief Executive John Lee to lift the entry quarantine rules for travelers and reopen Hong Kong to the rest of the world, restoring the city’s…
New Hong Kong Government Includes 4 Officials Sanctioned by US
Hong Kong’s incoming chief executive, who is sanctioned by the United States, has unveiled a new cabinet ahead of his July 1 inauguration ceremony, which includes three pro-Beijing lawmakers also under sanctions for undermining Hong Kong’s autonomy. Washington sanctioned several Hong Kong’s officials in 2020 after they helped pass laws that have expanded Beijing’s influence over…
Hong Kong’s Incoming Leader John Lee to Travel to Beijing
HONG KONG—Incoming Hong Kong leader John Lee will travel to Beijing on May 28 to accept a letter that officially approves his appointment as the city’s next chief executive. An official statement confirmed that Lee will go to Beijing with his private secretary and press secretary, as well as his wife. He will return to…
Hong Kong Youth’s Upward Social Mobility
John Lee, the sole candidate in Hong Kong’s chief executive election subsequently elected on May 8, recently released his political platform. In it, he mentioned the career development of junior high students suffering from crowded housing conditions, and indicated that he would offer assistance. In recent years, young people in the territory have been handicapped…
UK Urged to Shun Trade Talks With China After 90-Year-Old Hong Kong Cardinal Arrested
The British government has been urged to sanction Hong Kong and Beijing officials and shun trade talks with the Chinese regime, after Hong Kong authorities arrested five pro-democracy figures including 90-year-old Cardinal Joseph Zen. Hong Kong police arrested Zen, who was the former head of the Catholic Church in Hong Kong, as well as singer…
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