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'Baseless': Hong Kong authorities hit back at international criticism over
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
Hong Kong, January 2 (ANI): Hong Kong authorities hit back at the foreign criticism over the crackdown against pro-democracy news outlet Stand News as "baseless" and "in blatant violation of international law".
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HK Chief Executive slams Blinken's remark on pro-democracy media outlet
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
Hong Kong, December 30 (ANI): Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam on Thursday slammed the remarks on independent media Stand News made by some Western government officials including one by US State Secretary Anthony Blinken.
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US deeply concerned over Hong Kong news outlet closure, calls for release
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
Washington [US], December 30 (ANI): Expressing concern over the closure of Hong Kong offices of pro-democracy media outlet Stand News, the United States on Wednesday (local time) called on authorities to release all those unjustly detained.
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Taiwan President condemns China for police raid on Hong Kong news outlet
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
Taipei [Taiwan] December 30 (ANI): Taiwanese President Tsai-Ing-wen has condemned China for police raids on the Hong Kong offices of pro-democracy media outlet Stand News and arrest of six for "conspiracy to publish seditious publications".
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After Apple Daily, another Hong Kong media company shuts down following po
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
Hong Kong, December 29 (ANI): Months after the closure of the pro-democracy newspaper Apple Daily, another Hong Kong-based media company-- Stand News-- has announced that it is halting operation after seven years and removing all contents.
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Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai, 6 others face sedition charge
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
Hong Kong, December 28 (ANI): Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai and six other former staff members of the tabloid Apple Daily are set to face an additional sedition charge, under the Beijing-imposed national security law.
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Myanmar vulnerable to China's snooping as it tries to firewall its disside
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
Naypyitaw [Myanmar], December 27 (ANI): Myanmar's military 'Tatmadaw' is vulnerable to snooping from China's security agencies as the regime tries to tap Beijing's expertise in developing internet firewalls against pro-democracy forces who are seen to have the upper hand in terms of their
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Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai convicted over banned Tiananmen vigil
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
Hong Kong, December 9 (ANI): As many as three Hong Kong pro-democracy activists, including media tycoon Jimmy Lai, have been convicted of charges linked to last year's banned Tiananmen Massacre vigil.
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Hong Kong court postpones trial of pro-democracy activists booked under Ch
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
Hong Kong, November 30 (ANI): Hong Kong authorities on Monday adjourned the trial of 47 pro-democracy activists and opposition politicians who face charges of 'subversion'
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US expresses concern over Myanmar junta's brutal violence, underscores sup
Updated : 4 years, 5 months ago IST
Washington [US], October 26 (ANI): US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan on Monday (local time) met with representatives of Myanmar's National Unity Government (NUG) and underscored continued Washington's support for the pro-democracy movement in the country.
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Hong Kong: 16 more pro-democracy councillors ousted over loyalty oaths
Updated : 4 years, 5 months ago IST
Hong Kong, October 22 (ANI): The pro-Chinese Hong Kong government has disqualified another 16 district councillors from the New Territories following the final oaths of loyalty ceremony.
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Arrest of pro-democracy activist in Hong Kong serious concern, says rights
Updated : 4 years, 5 months ago IST
Hong Kong, October 13 (ANI): The arrest of Hong Kong pro-democracy activist and human rights defender Chow Hang-Tung, on charges of "incitement to subversion" and being a foreign agent, is a source of "deep concern", UN independent human rights experts said on Tuesday.
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