The New York Times is moving part of its Hong Kong office to Seoul amid growing concern about the impact of new national security laws on the freedom and security of the press. The American outlet will move its digital equipment, about a third of its current Hong Kong office, …
Read More »The new Hong Kong, where activists promise to challenge “government out of fear” | World News
On a Saturday afternoon in Causeway Bay, Hong Kong’s bustling shopping district, everything seemed as if everything was going on as usual. Amidst a plethora of shoppers in the area, waving flags with images of pro-democracy politicians fluttered in the warm summer air. Politicians yelled into the microphones, urging people …
Read More »American TikTok users prepare for life without the video app
(Reuters) – Ty Gibson, 20, of Greensboro, North Carolina, ruled out speculation last week about TikTok that his favorite video-sharing platform was going to be banned. FILE PHOTO: The TikTok app logo is seen on a screen in this image taken on February 21, 2019. REUTERS / Danish Siddiqui / …
Read More »Trump ends Hong Kong’s preferential status, citing Beijing’s ‘oppressive’ actions against the city
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Donald Trump on Tuesday ordered the end of Hong Kong’s special status under US law to punish China for what he called “oppressive actions” against the former British colony. United States President Donald Trump attends a press conference at the Rose Garden at the White House …
Read More »Trump ends Hong Kong’s preferential status in response to China’s ‘oppressive’ actions against the city
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Donald Trump on Tuesday ordered the end of Hong Kong’s special status under US law to punish China for what he called “oppressive actions” against the former British colony. United States President Donald Trump attends a press conference at the Rose Garden at the White House …
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