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A Hong Kong zoo seeks answers after 9 monkeys die in 2 days
Read full article: A Hong Kong zoo seeks answers after 9 monkeys die in 2 daysHong Kong’s oldest zoo is seeking answers in a monkey medical mystery after nine animals died in two days, including three members of a critically endangered species.
Hong Kong will keep watching internet platforms for non-compliance with ban on protest song
Read full article: Hong Kong will keep watching internet platforms for non-compliance with ban on protest songHong Kong’s leader says his government will keep monitoring for any non-compliance with a court order that bans a popular protest song.
Hong Kong calls for respect of its overseas-based trade offices after UK charged its London staffer
Read full article: Hong Kong calls for respect of its overseas-based trade offices after UK charged its London stafferHong Kong's leader has urged foreign governments to respect its overseas-based trade offices after a staff member in its London branch was charged in Britain for allegedly working for the Chinese city’s intelligence service.
A fire in a 16-story Hong Kong residential building kills at least 5 people and injures dozens
Read full article: A fire in a 16-story Hong Kong residential building kills at least 5 people and injures dozensA fire in a large, mostly residential building in Hong Kong has killed at least five people and left another 36 injured.
How will a new national security law affect different walks of life in Hong Kong?
Read full article: How will a new national security law affect different walks of life in Hong Kong?Hong Kong has passed a new national security law that could redefine the liberties of its citizens, and its role on the world stage.
Hong Kong lawmakers unanimously approve security law giving government more power to curb dissent
Read full article: Hong Kong lawmakers unanimously approve security law giving government more power to curb dissentHong Kong’s lawmakers unanimously passed a new national security law that grants the government more power to quash dissent in the southern Chinese city.
Hong Kong's new national security bill includes stiff penalties and more power to suppress dissent
Read full article: Hong Kong's new national security bill includes stiff penalties and more power to suppress dissentHong Kong has proposed a law that threatens life imprisonment for residents who “endanger national security.”.
Hong Kong begins work on its own National Security Law, years after a similar law crushed dissent
Read full article: Hong Kong begins work on its own National Security Law, years after a similar law crushed dissentHong Kong has begun a public consultation on a local National Security Law, more than three years after Beijing imposed a similar law that has all but wiped out dissent in the semi-autonomous city.
China-made C919, ARJ21 passenger jets on display in Hong Kong
Read full article: China-made C919, ARJ21 passenger jets on display in Hong KongChinese aerospace company COMAC has showcased its domestically-developed C919 passenger jet in Hong Kong, giving officials and media a close-up look at the narrow-bodied aircraft.
Hong Kong leader praises election turnout as voter numbers hit record low
Read full article: Hong Kong leader praises election turnout as voter numbers hit record lowHong Kong leader John Lee has praised the 27.5% voter turnout in the city’s weekend election, a record low since the territory returned to Chinese rule in 1997.
Voter turnout plunges below 30% in Hong Kong election after rules shut out pro-democracy candidates
Read full article: Voter turnout plunges below 30% in Hong Kong election after rules shut out pro-democracy candidatesVoter turnout plunged below 30% in Hong Kong’s first district council elections since new rules introduced under Beijing’s guidance effectively shut out all pro-democracy candidates.
Hong Kong holds first council elections under new rules that shut out pro-democracy candidates
Read full article: Hong Kong holds first council elections under new rules that shut out pro-democracy candidatesResidents went to the polls in Hong Kong’s first district council elections since an electoral overhaul was implemented under Beijing’s guidance of “patriots” administering the city, effectively shutting out all pro-democracy candidates.
Democracy activist Agnes Chow says she still feels under the watch of Hong Kong police in Canada
Read full article: Democracy activist Agnes Chow says she still feels under the watch of Hong Kong police in CanadaHong Kong pro-democracy activist Agnes Chow says she still feels under the watch of the Chinese territory’s police after moving to Toronto.
Hong Kong cuts taxes for foreign home buyers and stock traders as it seeks to maintain global status
Read full article: Hong Kong cuts taxes for foreign home buyers and stock traders as it seeks to maintain global statusHong Kong’s leader has cut taxes for some homebuyers and stock traders to boost markets as the city seeks to maintain its reputation as a global financial hub.
Hong Kong to scrutinize cryptocurrency regulation after arrests linked to JPEX exchange
Read full article: Hong Kong to scrutinize cryptocurrency regulation after arrests linked to JPEX exchangeHong Kong’s leader says the territory will scrutinize the regulation of digital assets after police arrested eight people over allegations of fraud at an unlicensed cryptocurrency exchange that impacted more than 1,600 investors and over $150 million in assets.
Hong Kong closes schools as torrential rain floods streets, subway station
Read full article: Hong Kong closes schools as torrential rain floods streets, subway stationHong Kong has closed schools and halted trading on the stock exchange as torrential rain lashed the city overnight, flooding streets in parts of the city and an underground subway station.
China demands US invite Hong Kong leader to economic meeting, adding to strains over crackdown
Read full article: China demands US invite Hong Kong leader to economic meeting, adding to strains over crackdownChina has demanded that the United States invite Hong Kong’s leader to an economic conference following a news report that Chief Executive John Lee would be barred due to his role in crushing the city’s pro-democracy movement.
Australian leader criticizes Hong Kong's attempt to arrest 2 activists who now live in Australia
Read full article: Australian leader criticizes Hong Kong's attempt to arrest 2 activists who now live in AustraliaAustralian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has criticized Hong Kong authorities over their pursuit of two pro-democracy activists who live in Australia.
Hong Kong leader says 8 pro-democracy activists who escaped to the West 'will be pursued for life'
Read full article: Hong Kong leader says 8 pro-democracy activists who escaped to the West 'will be pursued for life'Hong Kong’s leader says eight pro-democracy activists who now live in the United States, Britain, Canada and Australia will be pursued for life for alleged national security offenses.
China condemns EU Parliament's resolution on Hong Kong's shrinking freedoms
Read full article: China condemns EU Parliament's resolution on Hong Kong's shrinking freedomsChina’s Foreign Ministry has condemned a resolution passed by the European Parliament concerning Hong Kong's shrinking rights to free speech.
Amid shrinking freedoms, Hong Kongers commemorate Tiananmen anniversary privately
Read full article: Amid shrinking freedoms, Hong Kongers commemorate Tiananmen anniversary privatelyAs the 34th anniversary of China’s Tiananmen Square crackdown approaches Sunday, many in Hong Kong are trying to mark the day in the shadow of a law that prosecuted leading activists in the city’s pro-democracy movement.
Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific sacks crew members accused of discriminating against non-English speakers
Read full article: Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific sacks crew members accused of discriminating against non-English speakersHong Kong’s Cathay Pacific Airways has dismissed three cabin crew members after a passenger accused them of discriminating against non-English speakers, in a case that drew criticism from Chinese state media.
Hong Kong's leader says police will investigate suspicious withdrawals from organ donation register
Read full article: Hong Kong's leader says police will investigate suspicious withdrawals from organ donation registerHong Kong's leader says police will investigate suspicious applications from people seeking to withdraw from the city's organ donation system.
Hong Kong leader defends removing politically sensitive books from public libraries
Read full article: Hong Kong leader defends removing politically sensitive books from public librariesHong Kong's leader says the city’s public libraries would not recommend books featuring “bad ideologies” to residents after they pulled titles related to the 1989 Tiananmen Square crackdown and certain political figures.
Hong Kong leader says China's sentencing of US citizen exposes national security threats
Read full article: Hong Kong leader says China's sentencing of US citizen exposes national security threatsHong Kong’s leader says the life sentence imposed by China on a 78-year-old U.S. citizen, who was also a Hong Kong permanent resident, on spying charges shows the city should “stay vigilant” to security risks.
Hong Kong to cut elected council seats in blow to democracy
Read full article: Hong Kong to cut elected council seats in blow to democracyHong Kong’s leader has unveiled plans to eliminate most directly elected seats on local district councils, the last major political representative bodies chosen by the public.
Hong Kong to scrap isolation rule for new COVID-19 cases
Read full article: Hong Kong to scrap isolation rule for new COVID-19 casesHong Kong's leader says the city will scrap its mandatory isolation rule for people infected with COVID-19 starting Jan. 30 as part of its strategy to return to normalcy.
Hong Kong leader to press China anthem request with Google
Read full article: Hong Kong leader to press China anthem request with GoogleHong Kong’s leader says its government will push Google to display China’s national anthem as the top result in searches for the city’s anthem instead of a protest song.
China lockdown protests pause as police flood city streets
Read full article: China lockdown protests pause as police flood city streetsWith police out in force, there was no word of additional protests against strict government anti-pandemic measures Tuesday in Beijing, as temperatures fell well below freezing.
Hong Kong leader Lee isolating with COVID-19 after APEC trip
Read full article: Hong Kong leader Lee isolating with COVID-19 after APEC tripThe Hong Kong government says leader John Lee tested positive for the coronavirus after returning from the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation meetings in Thailand.
Hong Kong confirms Chinese leader Xi's visit for anniversary
Read full article: Hong Kong confirms Chinese leader Xi's visit for anniversaryHong Kong police have confirmed that Chinese president Xi Jinping will visit the city this week for the 25th anniversary of the former British colony’s return to Chinese rule.
Hong Kong leader says China patriots now firmly in charge
Read full article: Hong Kong leader says China patriots now firmly in chargeHong Kong leader Carrie Lam says Chinese patriots are now firmly in charge of the city following the election of its new leader, who ran unopposed in a process controlled by Beijing.
Beijing loyalist John Lee elected as Hong Kong's next leader
Read full article: Beijing loyalist John Lee elected as Hong Kong's next leaderJohn Lee, a hard-line security chief who oversaw a crackdown on Hong Kong’s pro-democracy movement, has been elected as the city’s next leader in a vote cast by a largely pro-Beijing committee.
China installing former security chief as Hong Kong leader
Read full article: China installing former security chief as Hong Kong leaderChina is installing a career security official as the new leader of Hong Kong in the culmination of a sweeping political transformation that has gutted any opposition in the Asian financial center and placed it ever more firmly under Beijing’s control.
Council approves $450,000 settlement in wrongful death lawsuit of man killed by SAPD officer
Read full article: Council approves $450,000 settlement in wrongful death lawsuit of man killed by SAPD officerSan Antonio City Council on Thursday unanimously voted to approve a $450,000 settlement in the wrongful death lawsuit of Antronie Scott, who was killed by a SAPD officer in 2016.
YouTube takes down Hong Kong leader candidate's channel
Read full article: YouTube takes down Hong Kong leader candidate's channelYouTube has taken down the campaign channel of Hong Kong’s sole candidate to become its next leader, John Lee, citing compliance with U.S. sanctions imposed against the former No. 2 official.
Settlement reached in wrongful death lawsuit of Antronie Scott, killed by SAPD officer
Read full article: Settlement reached in wrongful death lawsuit of Antronie Scott, killed by SAPD officerThe family of a man killed by a San Antonio police officer has reached a settlement in the wrongful death lawsuit filed against the city, according to federal court records.
Hong Kong's ex-No. 2 official to stand for leadership polls
Read full article: Hong Kong's ex-No. 2 official to stand for leadership pollsHong Kong’s former No. 2 official John Lee has formally declared his candidacy for the upcoming leadership election, entering the race for chief executive viewed by many as Beijing’s preferred candidate.
Staunch crackdown supporter to run for Hong Kong's top job
Read full article: Staunch crackdown supporter to run for Hong Kong's top jobHong Kong’s No. 2 official has submitted his resignation and plans to seek the top job in a sign of Beijing further tightening its grip on the city and its politics.
Hong Kong leader Lam won't seek new term after rocky 5 years
Read full article: Hong Kong leader Lam won't seek new term after rocky 5 yearsHong Kong leader Carrie Lam says she won’t seek a second term after five rocky years marked by huge protests, a security crackdown and an overwhelming COVID-19 wave.
GOP firebrand Michele Fiore enters Nevada governor's race
Read full article: GOP firebrand Michele Fiore enters Nevada governor's raceA Las Vegas City Councilwoman who gained national attention for her support of anti-government militia members who clashed with federal law officers during armed standoffs last decade is running for governor of Nevada.
Next Digital trading halted after Jimmy Lai's assets frozen
Read full article: Next Digital trading halted after Jimmy Lai's assets frozenThe Hong Kong stock exchange has halted trading of Next Digital shares at the media company's request after assets belonging to its founder, Jimmy Lai, were frozen.
Hong Kong arrests 53 activists under national security law
Read full article: Hong Kong arrests 53 activists under national security law(AP Photo/Vincent Yu, File)HONG KONG – Hong Kong police arrested 53 former lawmakers and democracy proponents Wednesday for allegedly violating the new national security law by participating in unofficial election primaries for the territory's legislature last year. The security law criminalizes acts of subversion, secession, terrorism and collusion with foreign powers to intervene in the city’s affairs. “The Biden-Harris administration will stand with the people of Hong Kong and against Beijing’s crackdown on democracy,” Blinken wrote in his tweet. The security law is being used “to crush dissent and stifle the exercise of human rights and political freedoms.”Human Rights Watch senior China researcher Maya Wang said the national security law is a blanket law that allows the government to arrest people for exercising their rights. “Hong Kong is looking more like mainland China but where one ends and the other begins is hard to discern,” she said.
Former SAPD officer involved in controversial 2016 shooting dies
Read full article: Former SAPD officer involved in controversial 2016 shooting diesSAN ANTONIO – John Lee, a former San Antonio police officer who in 2016 shot and killed an unarmed man he believed was carrying a gun, has died, officials have confirmed. Lee shot and killed Antronie Scott in early February 2016 after pulling him over at the Wood Hollow Apartments near Isom and East Ramsey roads. Scott’s widow, who was in the vehicle at the time of the shooting, filed a lawsuit against SAPD, the city of San Antonio and Lee. SAPD officials confirmed Friday that Lee left the department in February, but declined to release additional details since his cause of death was pending. Scott’s case is one of three high-profile SAPD officer-involved shooting deaths that Bexar County District Attorney Joe Gonzales said last month he would not reopen.
Bexar County DA will not reopen investigations into SAPD-involved shooting deaths of 3 men
Read full article: Bexar County DA will not reopen investigations into SAPD-involved shooting deaths of 3 menSAN ANTONIO – Bexar County District Attorney Joe Gonzales said Monday he has no plans to reopen the cases of three high-profile SAPD officer-involved shooting deaths in San Antonio. Marquise JonesJones, 23, was killed outside a Northeast Side Chacho’s by Officer Robert Encina who was working security at the restaurant. Officer Steve Casanova opened fire on Snowden, but also shot and killed Roundtree who was in the line of fire. RELATED: Mother outraged at SAPD officer who accidentally shot, killed her sonPolice said the home was a drug house they had been called to dozens of times. A Bexar County grand jury voted July 18, 2019, not to indict Casanova and he was cleared of all charges.
FBI 'monitoring' investigation into SAPD shooting of man with cellphone
Read full article: FBI 'monitoring' investigation into SAPD shooting of man with cellphoneSAN ANTONIO – Local FBI agents are "monitoring" the investigation into last week's shooting death of an unarmed man by a San Antonio police officer. Antronie Scott, 36, was pulled over by Officer John Lee Feb. 4 near Isom and Ramsey roads. The officer said he thought Scott had a gun in his hand and fired one shot at Scott, hitting him in the chest. Lee has been placed on administrative duty while SAPD conducts an investigation to determine if he broke the law or violated department policies. The Scott family has retained a lawyer to investigate the shooting on its behalf.