Chief Executive John Lee (right) meets Jiang Zuojun, vice-chairman of the 14th National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference, at Government House. Photo: Handout

    John Lee calls Hong Kong’s CPPCC delegates a ‘steadfast patriotic force’

    Hong Kong delegates to China’s top political advisory body are a “steadfast patriotic force” and make an important contribution to the city’s long-term prosperity and stability, Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu has said. The city leader praised the delegates of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) on Wednesday as he hosted Jiang Zuojun, vice-chairman…

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    Hongkonger, 61, remanded for allegedly posting seditious content on Facebook

      Hongkonger, 61, remanded for allegedly posting seditious content on Facebook

      A Hong Kong court has remanded a 61-year-old man in custody after he was charged with allegedly posting seditious content on social media. Retiree Chong Wai-man appeared at West Kowloon Court on Thursday afternoon over one count of intentionally publishing seditious material in breach of the Safeguarding National Security Ordinance. Prosecutors alleged he shared seditious…

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      Like Tiananmen's 'Tank Man,' Iran's bazaari defiance signals potential regime collapse

      Like Tiananmen’s ‘Tank Man,’ Iran’s bazaari defiance signals potential regime collapse

      As protests sweep Iran, a powerful image likened to Tiananmen’s ‘Tank Man’ surfaces, echoing the bazaari class’s historic defiance amid economic collapse and rising calls for regime change. As theprotests spreading across Iran stretch into their third day, one image from the demonstrations has gone viral across social media. It shows a brave protester sitting…

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