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Repeatedly asking about medical compensation is insulting and raises the question of whether press freedom can exist as a core value under ‘one country, two systems’ if it ignores basic ethics.
Repeatedly asking about medical compensation is insulting and raises the question of whether press freedom can exist as a core value under ‘one country, two systems’ if it ignores basic ethics.
The meaning of the slogan at the heart of the court debate was never in doubt – it means “liberate Hong Kong from Chinese rule”. Hongkongers who sought to undermine China’s territorial integrity and the foreigners who supported them were acting against the Joint Declaration.
The meaning of the slogan at the heart of the court debate was never in doubt – it means “liberate Hong Kong from Chinese rule”. Hongkongers who sought to undermine China’s territorial integrity and the foreigners who supported them were acting against the Joint Declaration.
Much of the criticism is not based on a careful reading of the law, and does not give credit to the professionalism of the Hong Kong law enforcement and judicial authorities who will be the ones to enforce the law and adjudicate on it.
Much of the criticism is not based on a careful reading of the law, and does not give credit to the professionalism of the Hong Kong law enforcement and judicial authorities who will be the ones to enforce the law and adjudicate on it.
The draft decision, when passed, will initiate the long-delayed passage of a Hong Kong law to safeguard the nation from subversion and foreign interference. It comes after months of violent unrest and challenges to state power that have worried Beijing.
The draft decision, when passed, will initiate the long-delayed passage of a Hong Kong law to safeguard the nation from subversion and foreign interference. It comes after months of violent unrest and challenges to state power that have worried Beijing.
Through its filter of political bias, the US government agency draws dire conclusions about Hong Kong’s rule of law and alleges police brutality without evidence. Its accusation of a Chinese propaganda and disinformation campaign is hypocritical at best.
Through its filter of political bias, the US government agency draws dire conclusions about Hong Kong’s rule of law and alleges police brutality without evidence. Its accusation of a Chinese propaganda and disinformation campaign is hypocritical at best.
The government has responded to most demands, and even taken a step back. Protesters should see that the government is trying to meet them halfway, and give reconciliation a chance.
The government has responded to most demands, and even taken a step back. Protesters should see that the government is trying to meet them halfway, and give reconciliation a chance.
The UK experience underlines how concerns about another territory’s rule-of-law record do not stop an extradition agreement from being reached. Effective extradition, which serves the interests of justice, must also be based on mutual trust.
The UK experience underlines how concerns about another territory’s rule-of-law record do not stop an extradition agreement from being reached. Effective extradition, which serves the interests of justice, must also be based on mutual trust.
Hong Kong has clear-cut agreements on extradition with many countries. To say that one with Beijing would make Hong Kong subservient is an insult to our esteemed courts and judges.
Hong Kong has clear-cut agreements on extradition with many countries. To say that one with Beijing would make Hong Kong subservient is an insult to our esteemed courts and judges.
Hong Kong has been historically built on reclaimed land and that this remains the most cost-effective and efficient way for the city to meet its housing and economic needs
Hong Kong has been historically built on reclaimed land and that this remains the most cost-effective and efficient way for the city to meet its housing and economic needs
Chris Patten and other politicians who accuse our judges of making ‘political judgments’ in high-profile cases must take off their own tinted glasses.
Chris Patten and other politicians who accuse our judges of making ‘political judgments’ in high-profile cases must take off their own tinted glasses.
A professional body such as the Bar Association has a responsibility to refrain from using emotive rhetoric. Its recent statement falls far short of this standard.
A professional body such as the Bar Association has a responsibility to refrain from using emotive rhetoric. Its recent statement falls far short of this standard.
While it is understandable that some people are unhappy with the court order of custodial sentences, the unproven accusations of bogus charges and political persecution must not be allowed to stand
While it is understandable that some people are unhappy with the court order of custodial sentences, the unproven accusations of bogus charges and political persecution must not be allowed to stand