UK Arrests Three Men Accused of Spying for China-Controlled Hong Kong
LONDON (AP) – British police have charged three men with aiding Hong Kong intelligence, amid growing concerns that a hostile state is trying to interfere in Britain’s democracy and economic life. The three were among 11 people arrested by counter-terrorism police in Yorkshire and London earlier this month, using new legislation that allows suspects in […]
Hong Kong calls for respect of trade offices after UK staffer charged
Chief Executive John Lee called for respect for Hong Kong’s Overseas Trade Department after a London official was charged with spying. Mr Lee said the unfair allegations against Hong Kong were unacceptable and called on Britain to explain the charges. He expressed the role of the Department of Trade in promoting relations and warned against […]
Three men accused of aiding Hong Kong intelligence service appear in London court | UK news
A Hong Kong trade official working in London has appeared in court alongside border force and immigration officials accused of surveillance, surveillance and harassment of British democracy activists. Mr Chong Biu Yuen, 63, Mr Chee Leung “Peter” Wai, 38, and Mr Matthew Trickett, 37, illegally supported Hong Kong intelligence services and He has been charged […]
Bitcoin Wavers Around $63K, Awaiting Hong Kong Spot Crypto ETF Debut – CoinDesk
The virtual currency market as a whole has fallen, and so has Bitcoin. (Bitcoin) Hong Kong’s soon-to-be-launched crypto spot exchange-traded fund (ETF) has failed to generate excitement among investors, hovering around $63,000. BTC fell during the day from $64,000 at the weekend and briefly fell to $61,800, but recovered to nearly $63,000 by mid-afternoon US […]
Michigan man caught after attempting to flee US to Hong Kong after fatal building explosion
The Michigan company owner whose home exploded in March, killing a 19-year-old and injuring a firefighter, was charged Thursday with manslaughter after authorities were alerted that he was attempting to leave the country with a one-way ticket. Hong Kong. The Clinton Township Police Department said in a press conference Friday morning that Noor was arrested […]
Hong Kong Spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs to Begin Trading April 30 – Decrypt
The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has officially approved a number of Spot Bitcoin and Ethereum exchange traded funds (ETFs) in the region. According to , ChinaAMC, Harvest, and Bosera HashKey Bitcoin and Ether ETFs have been approved. SFC official website. Vocera Asset Management’s ETF is joint management Because we are affiliated with […]
‘The old days are no more’: Hong Kong goes quiet as security laws tighten their grip | Hong Kong
“IDead people are bulletproof. ” three wordsWith its multicolored tiles punched above the doorway, it represented one of the last vestiges of Hong Kong’s once vibrant literary space. On March 31st, Hong Kong’s beloved independent bookstore Mount Zero closed its doors for the final time. Hundreds of Hong Kongers came to say goodbye. The bookstore, […]
Hong Kong regulator fast-tracks Bitcoin spot ETF approvals – Cointelegraph
The Hong Kong Securities Commission (SFC) has reportedly expedited the approval process for four Spot Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded funds (ETFs). according to The first batch of Spot Bitcoin ETFs is expected to be approved in the region by April 15, according to local news outlet Tencent News. The report cited sources close to the Hong […]
Biden responds to new Hong Kong national security law with extreme caution
The US has condemned Hong Kong’s new national security law as a tool that could silence dissent at home and abroad, but so far US action has been significantly restrained and the Chinese territory’s democracy and are disappointing those who fight for freedom. Since the law was swiftly passed on March 19, the United States […]
US-funded Radio Free Asia closes its Hong Kong bureau over safety concerns under new security law
HONG KONG (AP) – The president of U.S.-backed Radio Free Asia said Friday that its Hong Kong bureau will be closed due to security concerns under a new national security law, deepening concerns about press freedom in the city. Stated. RFA chairman Bei Huang said in a statement that while it would maintain its official […]