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Five Hong Kong-based book publishers linked to the company Mighty Current went missing in 2015. They eventually turned up in the custody of mainland Chinese authorities. The circumstances surrounding their disappearances have raised questions about the safety of Hongkongers who speak out against Beijing.
- The greater the official fuss over gossipy books, the more people are likely to believe that there is truth to the fiction
- Cut the fuss, let Gui Minhai go, and no one will believe his books
Despite tense relations, Chinese investment in the country saw a threefold increase last year, and bilateral trade grew 15 per cent.
Despite tense relations, Chinese investment in the country saw a threefold increase last year, and bilateral trade grew 15 per cent.
Qiao Jianjun, former head of grain storage facility, will deny all charges, which include money laundering, and contest extradition, lawyer says.
Qiao Jianjun, former head of grain storage facility, will deny all charges, which include money laundering, and contest extradition, lawyer says.
Career diplomat Helena Sangeland arrives in Beijing as new trade and human rights strategy takes shape in Stockholm.
Career diplomat Helena Sangeland arrives in Beijing as new trade and human rights strategy takes shape in Stockholm.
Prosecutor says Anna Lindstedt is being investigated over clandestine talks to free bookseller who disappeared from Hong Kong in 2015.
Prosecutor says Anna Lindstedt is being investigated over clandestine talks to free bookseller who disappeared from Hong Kong in 2015.
Hong Kong bookseller Lam Wing-kee, who claimed he was kidnapped by Chinese agents in 2015 for selling books banned across the border, fled the city for a new life in Taiwan.
Hong Kong bookseller Lam Wing-kee, who claimed he was kidnapped by Chinese agents in 2015 for selling books banned across the border, fled the city for a new life in Taiwan.
Bookseller is ‘extremely worried’ and convinced he will be at the top of extradition list, lawmaker Claudia Mo says.
Bookseller is ‘extremely worried’ and convinced he will be at the top of extradition list, lawmaker Claudia Mo says.
The government has not sufficiently explained the reasons for some of the proposed changes, such as the removal of Legco’s power to vet the chief executive’s orders. Also, ‘one country, two systems’ poses challenges that must be addressed.
The government has not sufficiently explained the reasons for some of the proposed changes, such as the removal of Legco’s power to vet the chief executive’s orders. Also, ‘one country, two systems’ poses challenges that must be addressed.
Don’t be surprised that Hongkongers aren’t in a hurry to reach an agreement with the mainland, where the rights of the detained are far less secure
Don’t be surprised that Hongkongers aren’t in a hurry to reach an agreement with the mainland, where the rights of the detained are far less secure
Embassy says she returned to Stockholm on Wednesday to meet foreign ministry officials.
Embassy says she returned to Stockholm on Wednesday to meet foreign ministry officials.
Angela Gui had told a Swedish newspaper self-professed intermediaries for Chinese authorities met her in late January in Stockholm. China’s embassy in Sweden said it had authorised nobody to engage with Angela Gui and that her father’s case was being handled in accordance with the law.
Angela Gui had told a Swedish newspaper self-professed intermediaries for Chinese authorities met her in late January in Stockholm. China’s embassy in Sweden said it had authorised nobody to engage with Angela Gui and that her father’s case was being handled in accordance with the law.
Booksellers continue to sell books banned on mainland but have taken the precaution of shrinking their clientele and balancing their stock with less risky titles. They acknowledge the chill caused by the disappearance of the Hong Kong booksellers but also say recession on the mainland has caused visitors to drop.
Booksellers continue to sell books banned on mainland but have taken the precaution of shrinking their clientele and balancing their stock with less risky titles. They acknowledge the chill caused by the disappearance of the Hong Kong booksellers but also say recession on the mainland has caused visitors to drop.
Last-minute cancellation raised speculation Carl XVI Gustaf was trying to exert pressure on Beijing over the release of detained publisher Gui Minhai.
Last-minute cancellation raised speculation Carl XVI Gustaf was trying to exert pressure on Beijing over the release of detained publisher Gui Minhai.
With factories in mainland China, Hong Kong investor’s wife bore brunt of pressure over plans for Taipei bookstore, Lam Wing-kee’s Taiwan partner says.
With factories in mainland China, Hong Kong investor’s wife bore brunt of pressure over plans for Taipei bookstore, Lam Wing-kee’s Taiwan partner says.
According to the former Causeway Bay Books store manager, the backer feared his mainland Chinese business would suffer if the plans went ahead.
According to the former Causeway Bay Books store manager, the backer feared his mainland Chinese business would suffer if the plans went ahead.
Nobel Peace Prize winner commemorated on anniversary of his death at candlelight vigil, as bookseller who was abducted in 2015 says he fears tightening of Beijing’s control in the future.
Nobel Peace Prize winner commemorated on anniversary of his death at candlelight vigil, as bookseller who was abducted in 2015 says he fears tightening of Beijing’s control in the future.
Report on city’s freedoms, handed to UN Human Rights Council, also criticises screening of election candidates and calls for new approach to Basic Law interpretations.
Report on city’s freedoms, handed to UN Human Rights Council, also criticises screening of election candidates and calls for new approach to Basic Law interpretations.
Tang Chi-kin, two of whose plays about Hong Kong after the Occupy Central student sit-ins of 2014 are performed at the 2018 Hong Kong Arts Festival, fears for the future but says ‘I will still write while there’s a small space left’
Tang Chi-kin, two of whose plays about Hong Kong after the Occupy Central student sit-ins of 2014 are performed at the 2018 Hong Kong Arts Festival, fears for the future but says ‘I will still write while there’s a small space left’
In a strongly-worded letter to President Xi Jinping, they condemn Gui’s arrest and say that while they value close ties with China, it will not be at the expense of their citizens’ safety
In a strongly-worded letter to President Xi Jinping, they condemn Gui’s arrest and say that while they value close ties with China, it will not be at the expense of their citizens’ safety
Book publisher Gui Minhai, who is being held by Chinese authorities, spoke in an interview with several Hong Kong, Taiwan and mainland media groups in a detention facility in Ningbo, Zhejiang province, arranged by the Ministry of Public Security.
Book publisher Gui Minhai, who is being held by Chinese authorities, spoke in an interview with several Hong Kong, Taiwan and mainland media groups in a detention facility in Ningbo, Zhejiang province, arranged by the Ministry of Public Security.
In an interview, detained publisher says he was not forced to face the press and that he wants Swedish authorities to stop interfering in his case
In an interview, detained publisher says he was not forced to face the press and that he wants Swedish authorities to stop interfering in his case
The latest detention of the Hong Kong-based bookseller is causing concern around the world and a full explanation would be welcomed from both parties involved
The latest detention of the Hong Kong-based bookseller is causing concern around the world and a full explanation would be welcomed from both parties involved
In Hong Kong, residents are worried about Beijing’s attempts to tighten its grip on the city, while central government officials are more concerned with losing control, says Wang Xiangwei.
Yonden Lhatoo advises those quick to ape the US president’s favourite refrain to get their facts straight and make sure their own houses are in order first – lest they embarrass themselves