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October 16, 2022

Xi Jinping Calls for China to create 'world-class military' as he targets Taiwan

Chinese leader Xi Jinping pushed for a world-class military during his speech at the Chinese Communist Party congress. He is poised to receive an unprecedented third term.

October 7, 2022

Yacht owned by sanctioned Russian tycoon docks in Hong Kong

Russia tycoon Alexey Mordashov, who owns the Nord yacht, was sanctioned by the U.S., United Kingdom and European Union in February after Russia invaded Ukraine.

September 20, 2022

Hong Kong's Cardinal Zen trial delayed after judge contracts COVID-19

The Chinese Communist Part postponed the trial of former bishop of Hong Kong and retired Cardinal Joseph Zen due to the presiding judge's COVID-19 infection.

August 21, 2022

China arrests Cardinal Zen and religious freedom now faces a grim future in Hong Kong

The arrest of 90-year-old Cardinal Joseph Zen is another sign that China is eviscerating the rule of law and civil liberties in Hong Kong, where religious freedom is in danger.

August 9, 2022

Mother of 2 dies in her sleep on flight with family during trip from Hong Kong to UK

Helen Rhodes died in her sleep while she and her family were traveling from Hong Kong to the United Kingdom on Friday, according to a GoFundMe page set up by a friend.

July 30, 2022

Hong Kong authorities to investigate after massive screen falls during concert, injures dancers

Hong Kong officials say they will open an investigation into the concert accident where a giant video screen fell down onto the stage and injured two dancers.

July 7, 2022

Chinese diplomat says 'reunification' with Taiwan near, cites China's 'growing comprehensive strength'

A top Chinese official in charge of relations with Taiwan has announced a "reunification" of the two countries is approaching, citing growing Chinese "strength."

July 6, 2022

Hong Kong officials plan government seminars to study Xi Jinping speech

Officials, business leaders and educators in Hong Kong are signing on for seminars to discuss President Xi Jinping's recent speech on the anniversary of Chinese reclamation.

July 5, 2022

China puts therapists on trial for sedition over children's books about sheep and wolves

Hong Kong-based speech therapists are on trial for sedition after publishing a series of children's books depicting the island city as a village of sheep, and Beijing as wolves.

July 5, 2022

Vatican warns Catholics in Hong Kong of coming persecution, says 'You better be prepared'

Hong Kong should expect an even harsher crackdown on Catholic churches and missionaries in the future, said the Vatican's Monsignor Javier Herrera-Corona.