Guo Jiakun urged countries to respect China’s sovereignty and Hong Kong’s rule of law. Photo: dpa

    Jimmy Lai’s conviction in Hong Kong becomes flashpoint between China, West

    Jimmy Lai Chee-ying’s guilty verdict in the former media boss’ landmark national security trial in Hong Kong has become a political flashpoint between China and its Western opponents, as they demand his immediate release while Beijing strongly rejects their interference. But while the High Court’s ruling on Monday could send the businessman-turned-opposition activist to jail…

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    Guo Jiakun urged countries to respect China’s sovereignty and Hong Kong’s rule of law. Photo: dpa

      Jimmy Lai’s conviction in Hong Kong becomes flashpoint between China, West

      Jimmy Lai Chee-ying’s guilty verdict in the former media boss’ landmark national security trial in Hong Kong has become a political flashpoint between China and its Western opponents, as they demand his immediate release while Beijing strongly rejects their interference. But while the High Court’s ruling on Monday could send the businessman-turned-opposition activist to jail…

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      Hong Kong police arrest 5 after probe into bomb threat targeting Mayday show

      Hong Kong police arrest 5 after probe into bomb threat targeting Mayday show

      Hong Kong national security police have arrested five people following an investigation into bomb threats targeting a local concert by Taiwanese band Mayday and calls for independence for the self-ruled island and the city. Chief Superintendent Steve Li Kwai-wah of the force’s National Security Department said on Tuesday that police received emails and social media…

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      Hong Kong police arrest 5 after probe into bomb threat targeting Mayday show

      Hong Kong police arrest 5 after probe into bomb threat targeting Mayday show

      Hong Kong national security police have arrested five people following an investigation into bomb threats targeting a local concert by Taiwanese band Mayday and calls for independence for the self-ruled island and the city. Chief Superintendent Steve Li Kwai-wah of the force’s National Security Department said on Tuesday that police received emails and social media…

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