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Patrick Ho Chi-ping is a former Hong Kong home affairs minister.
- Former Hong Kong minister was found guilty on seven counts after being charged under tough anti-corruption laws
- Details of how China conducts business overseas may have been most revealing part of trial
Farhan Haq, spokesman for António Guterres, tells the Post that, since 2016, General Assembly presidents have had to make a pledge of transparency. Three former presidents of the General Assembly were named in the recent bribery trial of Patrick Ho.
Farhan Haq, spokesman for António Guterres, tells the Post that, since 2016, General Assembly presidents have had to make a pledge of transparency. Three former presidents of the General Assembly were named in the recent bribery trial of Patrick Ho.
It is an unambiguous reminder to Chinese companies and businessmen going abroad of the imperative of complying scrupulously with the rules of other jurisdictions.
It is an unambiguous reminder to Chinese companies and businessmen going abroad of the imperative of complying scrupulously with the rules of other jurisdictions.
Disgraced former Hong Kong minister discussed ambition to influence politics in United States with boss of Chinese oil group after GOP swept to power in 2014 midterm elections.
Disgraced former Hong Kong minister discussed ambition to influence politics in United States with boss of Chinese oil group after GOP swept to power in 2014 midterm elections.
The conviction of former Hong Kong minister Patrick Ho in a New York court and detention of Huawei’s chief financial officer, Sabrina Meng Wanzhou, in Canada have demonstrated the global reach of US law enforcement.
The conviction of former Hong Kong minister Patrick Ho in a New York court and detention of Huawei’s chief financial officer, Sabrina Meng Wanzhou, in Canada have demonstrated the global reach of US law enforcement.
Nine women and three men spent seven days in a New York courtroom before finding Ho guilty of seven of eight counts of bribery and money laundering
Nine women and three men spent seven days in a New York courtroom before finding Ho guilty of seven of eight counts of bribery and money laundering
Many remember Ho, who went to the US to study music but became a prominent eye surgeon instead, picking an ominous Kau Chim fortune stick during Lunar New Year 2003, the year of Sars.
Many remember Ho, who went to the US to study music but became a prominent eye surgeon instead, picking an ominous Kau Chim fortune stick during Lunar New Year 2003, the year of Sars.
The former Hong Kong minister was found guilty by a federal court of offering millions of dollars in bribes to African officials and now faces jail time in the United States.
The former Hong Kong minister was found guilty by a federal court of offering millions of dollars in bribes to African officials and now faces jail time in the United States.
Judge Loretta Preska gives detailed direction to nine women and three men who will decide fate of former Hong Kong minister.
Judge Loretta Preska gives detailed direction to nine women and three men who will decide fate of former Hong Kong minister.
Prosecutors said Patrick Ho’s “classic” use of bribery as he worked for oil firm CEFC China Energy was “not how legitimate business is done”. But Ho’s defence called the prosecution “deeply flawed” and hammered the credibility of a star prosecution witness.
Prosecutors said Patrick Ho’s “classic” use of bribery as he worked for oil firm CEFC China Energy was “not how legitimate business is done”. But Ho’s defence called the prosecution “deeply flawed” and hammered the credibility of a star prosecution witness.
Veteran criminal lawyer says odds are against Ho given the large amount of evidence against him.
Veteran criminal lawyer says odds are against Ho given the large amount of evidence against him.
Former Senegalese foreign minister says he regrets making claims about nation’s diplomatic recognition of Beijing in 2005, during third day of testimony in New York.
Former Senegalese foreign minister says he regrets making claims about nation’s diplomatic recognition of Beijing in 2005, during third day of testimony in New York.
Defendant also apologised to President Idriss Deby, who felt insulted and disrespected after finding money in boxes from him and CEFC China Energy representatives.
Defendant also apologised to President Idriss Deby, who felt insulted and disrespected after finding money in boxes from him and CEFC China Energy representatives.
Former Senegalese foreign minister Cheikh Gadio was arrested at same time as Ho but had charges dropped after he agreed to testify for US government
Former Senegalese foreign minister Cheikh Gadio was arrested at same time as Ho but had charges dropped after he agreed to testify for US government
Ho stands accused of bribing African officials to bag oil development rights for a Shanghai-based energy group.
Ho stands accused of bribing African officials to bag oil development rights for a Shanghai-based energy group.
Lawyer Benjamin Rosenberg tells court that payments made to African officials were donations and contributions.
Lawyer Benjamin Rosenberg tells court that payments made to African officials were donations and contributions.
Jury selection to begin on Monday, a year after Ho was arrested. He has been held without bail.
Jury selection to begin on Monday, a year after Ho was arrested. He has been held without bail.
A US federal judge finds against the defence on several motions in last hearing before trial begins in Manhattan on November 26.
A US federal judge finds against the defence on several motions in last hearing before trial begins in Manhattan on November 26.
New court document filed in New York moves to summon Harvard professor, saying China expert’s testimony will show defendant’s work for Shanghai-based oil conglomerate was meant to further global trade plan.
New court document filed in New York moves to summon Harvard professor, saying China expert’s testimony will show defendant’s work for Shanghai-based oil conglomerate was meant to further global trade plan.
Judge notes that Ho faces stronger case, with former co-defendant expected to testify against him.
Judge notes that Ho faces stronger case, with former co-defendant expected to testify against him.
Authorities drop bombshell with 32-page filing in Southern District Court which alleges that China Energy Fund Committee boss sold weapons to Libya and Qatar, as they turn up heat ahead of ex-minister’s bribery trial.
Authorities drop bombshell with 32-page filing in Southern District Court which alleges that China Energy Fund Committee boss sold weapons to Libya and Qatar, as they turn up heat ahead of ex-minister’s bribery trial.
‘Substantial evidence’ to be delivered by co-defendant-turned-witness in US$2.9 million bribery case.
‘Substantial evidence’ to be delivered by co-defendant-turned-witness in US$2.9 million bribery case.
Accusations from co-defendant turned witness Cheikh Gadio revealed in letter during former Hong Kong home affairs chief’s fifth bail application.
Accusations from co-defendant turned witness Cheikh Gadio revealed in letter during former Hong Kong home affairs chief’s fifth bail application.
All charges dropped against Senegalese ex-official Cheikh Gadio, who has agreed to become a witness.
All charges dropped against Senegalese ex-official Cheikh Gadio, who has agreed to become a witness.
The former home affairs secretary is accused of offering government officials in Uganda and Chad US$2.9 million in exchange for oil rights for CEFC China Energy.
The former home affairs secretary is accused of offering government officials in Uganda and Chad US$2.9 million in exchange for oil rights for CEFC China Energy.
The court submission in the bribery case involving the former Hong Kong home secretary describes him as ‘an extreme flight risk’.
The court submission in the bribery case involving the former Hong Kong home secretary describes him as ‘an extreme flight risk’.
Ex-home affairs minister, 68, seeks expedited hearing ahead of November corruption trial.
Ex-home affairs minister, 68, seeks expedited hearing ahead of November corruption trial.
The former Hong Kong home affairs secretary, who has pleaded not guilty to all charges, is expected to face trial in November.
The former Hong Kong home affairs secretary, who has pleaded not guilty to all charges, is expected to face trial in November.
There is a common thread in the cases against former Hong Kong minister Patrick Ho Chi-ping, Huawei’s Sabrina Meng Wanzhou and fugitive mainland billionaire Guo Wengui - America’s multiple fronts against China.