China consumer prices reach 6-month high in August but fall short of expectations

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China consumer prices reach 6-month high in August but fall short of expectations

Chinese consumer inflation ticked up slightly in August to a six-month high, official data showed Monday, but the reading missed expectations and did little to soothe worries about sluggish spendin…

Hong Kong halts further import of non-local construction workers after allegations of exploitation

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Hong Kong halts further import of non-local construction workers after allegations of exploitation

Hong Kong authorities have halted a scheme to import construction workers from outside the city after more than 120 migrant labourers complained of being cheated out of wages. Construction workers …

German activist and HKU journalism grad David Missal says Hong Kong denied him entry despite travelling freely to China

https://hongkongfp.com/2024/09/09/german-activist-and-hku-journalism-grad-david-missal-says-hong-kong-denied-him-entry-despite-travelling-freely-to-china/

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German activist and HKU journalism grad David Missal says Hong Kong denied him entry despite travelling freely to China

An award-winning German journalist, activist and University of Hong Kong (HKU) graduate has said he was barred from entering the city. David Missal. Photo: HKU JMSC. David Missal said on X, formerl…

Hong Kong’s Democratic Party urges government to listen to ‘diverse views’ ahead of Policy Address

https://hongkongfp.com/2024/09/02/hong-kongs-democratic-party-urges-government-to-listen-to-diverse-views-ahead-of-policy-address/

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Hong Kong’s Democratic Party urges government to listen to ‘diverse views’ ahead of Policy Address

Hong Kong’s opposition Democratic Party has urged the government to listen to diverse public opinions ahead of the annual Policy Address set to be delivered in October. Hong Kong’s opposition…

Hong Kong 47: Ex-journalist Gwyneth Ho risks longer sentence by not submitting mitigation plea in national security case

https://hongkongfp.com/2024/09/02/hong-kong-47-ex-journalist-gwyneth-ho-risks-longer-sentence-by-not-submitting-mitigation-plea-in-national-security-case/

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Hong Kong 47: Ex-journalist Gwyneth Ho risks longer sentence by not submitting mitigation plea in national security case

Hong Kong journalist-turned-activist Gwyneth Ho did not submit a mitigation statement in the city’s largest national security trial, a move that could see her handed a longer jail term for an…

Beijing says defending ‘rights’ after latest South China Sea collision with Philippine vessel

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Beijing says defending ‘rights’ after latest South China Sea collision with Philippine vessel

Beijing insisted on Monday it was defending its “rights” in the South China Sea, after the Philippines released footage appearing to show a Chinese coast guard vessel ramming one of its…

UN anti-terrorism trial: Hong Kong judge urges jury to consider 2019 protests as context when reaching verdict

https://hongkongfp.com/2024/08/26/un-anti-terrorism-trial-hong-kong-judge-urges-jury-to-consider-2019-protests-as-context-when-reaching-verdict/

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UN anti-terrorism trial: Hong Kong judge urges jury to consider 2019 protests as context when reaching verdict

A Hong Kong judge has urged jurors to consider the context of the 2019 protests when deliberating the verdict of a trial involving an alleged bomb plot to target police during the unrest that year.…

Japan scrambles fighter jets after China aircraft ‘violates’ airspace, ministry says

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Japan scrambles fighter jets after China aircraft ‘violates’ airspace, ministry says

Japan scrambled fighter jets after a Chinese military aircraft “violated” Japanese airspace, the defence ministry said Monday. China’s “Y-9 intelligence-gathering” air…

China says will voice ‘serious concerns’ and ‘stern demands’ on Taiwan and security in upcoming US talks

https://hongkongfp.com/2024/08/25/china-says-will-voice-serious-concerns-and-stern-demands-on-taiwan-and-security-in-upcoming-us-talks/

Tokyo ‘lodges strong protest’ with Beijing after Chinese ships approach disputed islands

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Tokyo ‘lodges strong protest’ with Beijing after Chinese ships approach disputed islands

Tokyo lodged a protest with Beijing after four Chinese vessels that were believed to be armed approached Japan-controlled disputed islands.