Tag: Kong
Hong Kong: Trial of democracy activist Lai begins
As of: December 18, 2023 7:40 a.m The trial against Jimmy Lai has begun in Hong Kong. The media entrepreneur and democracy activist is accused, among other things, of “conspiring…
Hong Kong offers bounty on five more activists
As of: December 15, 2023 12:48 a.m The Chinese Hong Kong Special Administrative Region is searching for five activists living abroad with high bounties for suspected national security crimes. Britain’s…
Repression: Hong Kong puts bounty on five more activists
oppression Hong Kong offers bounty on five more activists A democracy activist known as “Grandma Wong” protests in Hong Kong. Police have issued arrest warrants for five other activists living…
Hong Kong: Voter turnout at record low due to “security law”.
As of: December 11, 2023 8:56 a.m The “national security law” enacted after the mass protests in Hong Kong in 2019 is having an impact: turnout in the local elections…
Hong Kong to draft new national security law in 2024
Four years ago, Beijing imposed a far-reaching text on Hong Kong to suppress dissent. This Wednesday, the territory’s leader announced that a national security law was being developed, scheduled for…
Mario, Donkey Kong, Zelda… When the Opera takes over (brilliantly) video game music
A symphony orchestra that plays music… from video games. We can already hear some purists crying musical crime. And yet. This is what is scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday evening…
Vitalik Buterin was invited to visit Hong Kong. After Expressing Concerns About Crypto Friendliness
Hong Kong lawmaker Johnny Ng responded to Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin’s comments about the stability of the crypto climate in Hong Kong by inviting him to visit the city. “I…
Hong Kong hit by torrential rain
Unheard of in 140 years. Hong Kong was hit by torrential rains which submerged streets and subway stations. This bad weather comes only a few days after the passage of…
At least two people die after heavy rain in Hong Kong
As of: September 8th, 2023 12:25 p.m The heaviest rainfall in almost 140 years has caused severe flooding in Hong Kong. At least two people died and more than 100…
Storm: Over 100 injured after record rain in Hong Kong
storm Over 100 injured after record rain in Hong Kong People with umbrellas battle strong winds and rain from Typhoon Saola in Hong Kong. photo © Daniel Ceng/AP/dpa Streets turn…