Wary but defiant, Jimmy Lai is determined to fight for a democratic Hong Kong, even as he recognizes that China’s goal is to take full control of the region. Five days after his arrest with the Guardian talking about allegations of early collusion – he is currently out on bail …
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Read More »GLOBAL MARKETS World shares fall after data from China missed forecasts
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