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15
May

Trump Says China May Release Detained Pastor but Media Tycoon Jimmy Lai ‘Is a Tough One’

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U.S. President Donald Trump said China could potentially release a detained American pastor as part of ongoing negotiations with Washington, but suggested the case of jailed Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai would be far more difficult to resolve. Trump made the remarks during a press briefing following meetings with Chinese President Xi Jinping in […]

Hong Kong to Intensify National Security Checks on Restaurants and Cafés, Raising Censorship Concerns
10
Jun

Hong Kong to Intensify National Security Checks on Restaurants and Cafés, Raising Censorship Concerns

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The Hong Kong government will step up screening of restaurants, cafés, and other catering businesses for possible national security violations, with civil servants instructed to prioritize political loyalty when handling license approvals, Chief Executive John Lee announced Tuesday. The move, framed as a way to ensure that public venues do not become platforms for subversion, […]