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China, Xi Jinping and Keir Starmer

The Independent on MSN · 23m

Starmer criticised for meeting China’s Xi as Hong Kong freedom protesters were being jailed

Sir Keir Starmer has been criticised for meeting China’s president Xi Jinping just hours before 45 Hong Kong pro-democracy activists were sentenced for attempting to field opposition candidates in an election.

U.S. News & World Report · 1d

UK's Starmer Calls for 'Consistent, Durable' Ties With China in Xi Meeting

The meeting in Brazil was the first between the countries' two leaders since 2018, and Starmer struck an upbeat tone, saying he would like to engage with Beijing on areas such as

The Washington Post · 13h

Starmer calls for strong UK-China relationship as he meets with Xi in Brazil

U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer says he wants a strong and durable relationship with China as he met with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the G20 summit in Brazil

China Tightens Grip on Hong Kong

China Tightens Grip on Hong Kong with Mass Incarcerations

The Beijing-imposed National Security Law was harnessed to retroactively prosecute 45 pro-democracy figures over an unofficial primary in 2020.

QuickTake on MSN · 1h

How China’s National Security Law Changed Hong Kong

After pro-democracy protests rocked Hong Kong in 2019, mainland China tightened its grip by imposing a broad national security law on the former British colony. Since then, dozens of opposition figures — including former media tycoon Jimmy Lai — have been jailed while awaiting trial.

The New York Times · 35m

Dozens of Hong Kong Pro-Democracy Leaders Jailed Up to 10 Years in Mass Trial

The 45 defendants, including Joshua Wong, were at the forefront of the opposition movement crushed by Beijing. Many had already been in jail for years.

28mon MSN

Jailing of 45 Hong Kong democrats in landmark trial draws criticism

Hong Kong's High Court on Tuesday jailed 45 pro-democracy activists for up to 10 years following a landmark national security ...

CNN on MSN6h

Joshua Wong shouts ‘I love Hong Kong’ as more than 40 leading democracy leaders handed lengthy prison terms in mass trial

Hong Kong, a former British colony, was returned to Chinese rule in 1997 under a special arrangement with Beijing ...

6hon MSN

China's vice premier vows to boost Hong Kong competitiveness, says stimulus push has 'benefited' the city

Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng and several top financial policymakers have gathered at the third Global Financial Leaders ...

7h

Beijing pledges support for more Chinese listings, bond issues in Hong Kong

Beijing will support more high-quality enterprises from China to list and issue bonds in Hong Kong, China's Vice Premier He ...

11h

Climate change may have played role in record number of region’s super typhoons, Hong Kong meteorologist says

Northwest region of Pacific Ocean has generated 25 named tropical storms this year, up from 19 recorded during typhoon season ...

10hon MSN

China's top financial officials set to speak at Hong Kong summit

Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng and several top financial policymakers are expected to speak at a global financiers summit in ...

10h

Surfing Ban Stays As Hong Kong Officials Refuse To Budge

“The regulation states that no person shall, without reasonable cause or excuse, bring or use, or allow the use of any ...

10hon MSN

MPs call for Hong Kong dissident Jimmy Lai’s immediate release from prison

Mr Lai’s health is ‘deteriorating’ in prison, politicians and campaigners have warned, as they called for his release.

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