Japan seeks extradition of two who helped ex-Nissan chief Ghosn escape Agence France-PressePosted at Jul 03 08:43 AM Japan has formally asked the United States to extradite two men who helped former Nissan chief executive Carlos Ghosn escape the country to avoid prosecution, a court filing showed Thursday. Read more »
Hong Kong police arrest 53 during fresh pro-democracy protests ReutersPosted at Jun 10 11:05 AM Hong Kong police arrested 53 people during protests on Tuesday evening that saw hundreds of activists take to the streets, at times blocking roads in the heart of the global financial hub, before police fired pepper spray to disperse crowds. Read more »
Hong Kong to lead Tiananmen mourning despite virus vigil ban Su Xinqi and Jerome Taylor, Agence France-PressePosted at Jun 04 07:24 AM Hong Kong will Thursday lead global remembrance of China's deadly Tiananmen crackdown, with people lighting candles in neighborhoods across the restless city after authorities banned a mass vigil because of the coronavirus. Read more »
TIMELINE: Key dates in Hong Kong's anti-government protests ReutersPosted at Jun 03 03:11 PM China's decision to impose national security laws on Hong Kong has exacerbated public and international concerns over the erosion of freedoms in the city and has rekindled anti-government protests in the financial center. Read more »
UK's Johnson offers visas for millions in Hong Kong Agence France-PressePosted at Jun 03 07:34 AM British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said Tuesday he would offer millions of Hong Kongers visas and a possible route to UK citizenship if China persists with its national security law. Read more »
Canadian court rules against Huawei exec fighting extradition David P. Ball, Agence France-Presse Updated as of May 28 09:25 AM Chinese Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou suffered a legal setback Wednesday when a Canadian judge ruled that proceedings to extradite her to the United States will go ahead. Read more »
Huawei CFO could be set free next week by extradition ruling Ian Young, South China Morning PostPosted at May 22 09:27 AM A crucial ruling in the extradition case against Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou that could see her set free will be issued by a Canadian judge next week, British Columbia's Supreme Court announced on Thursday. Read more »
Canada court starts extradition hearing of China Huawei exec Michel Comte, Agence France-Presse Updated as of Jan 21 08:33 AM The Chinese telecommunications executive whose arrest in Vancouver badly strained Canada-China relations went to court on Monday to fight extradition to the United States. Read more »
Thousands of protesters throng streets of Hong Kong as government urges calm Kate O'Donnell-Lamb and Jessie Pang, ReutersPosted at Dec 08 07:27 PM Thousands of black-clad protesters from all walks of life thronged the streets of Hong Kong on Sunday in a sign of broad support for anti-government demonstrations that have roiled the Chinese-ruled city for six months. Read more »
Huawei asks Canadian court to stay extradition process for CFO to US Moira Warburton, ReutersPosted at Nov 21 08:53 AM Meng Wanzhou, 47, was arrested at the Vancouver International Airport on Dec. 1 at the request of the United States, where she is charged with bank fraud and accused of misleading the bank HSBC about Huawei Technologies' business in Iran. Read more »
Protesta sa Hong Kong, ano ba ang dahilan? ABS-CBN NewsPosted at Oct 23 08:41 PM Mahigit apat na buwan na ang malawakang rally sa Hong Kong. Para maunawaan ang dahilan ng kilos-protesta sa Hong Kong, panoorin ito. Read more »
Hong Kong extradition bill officially killed, but move unlikely to end unrest Jessie Pang and Twinnie Siu, ReutersPosted at Oct 23 04:35 PM Hong Kong's legislature on Wednesday formally withdrew planned legislation that would have allowed extraditions to mainland China, but the move was unlikely to end months of unrest as it met just 1 of 5 demands of pro-democracy protesters. Read more »
Hong Kong's metro, legislature open but more protests planned for weekend ReutersPosted at Oct 11 11:25 AM Hong Kong's metro operator opened all stations on Friday for the first time in a week ahead of another round of anti-government protests at the weekend, while the city's legislature began its first session since protesters stormed the building in July. Read more »
Hong Kong leader says no plan to use emergency powers for other laws Clare Jim and Noah Sin, ReutersPosted at Oct 08 12:14 PM HONG KONG - Hong Kong's embattled leader Carrie Lam said on Tuesday her administration had no plans to use colonial-era emergency powers to introduce new laws, after a long weekend of violent protests saw widespread defiance of a ban on face masks. Read more »
'Day of Grief' Tyrone Siu, ReutersPosted at Oct 01 06:33 PM Riot police detain anti-government protesters during a demonstration on China's National Day, Tuesday, in Wong Tai Sin, Hong Kong. Read more »
80 arrested after violent weekend protests in Hong Kong Kyodo NewsPosted at Sep 23 09:33 PM Hong Kong police on Monday warned against escalating violence in months-long anti-government protests following the arrest of 80 people in demonstrations over the weekend. Read more »
Sia and Sound of Music: Hong Kong rallies showcase satirical remixes Jerome Taylor, Agence France-Presse Posted at Sep 23 03:09 PM The ever-evolving soundtrack to Hong Kong's summer of rage has been bolstered by three new songs that take satirical aim at the police -- the most popular a remix of Australian singer Sia's hit "Chandelier". Read more »
Sison says he has 'absolute protection' from deportation ABS-CBN NewsUpdated as of Sep 11 08:44 AM Exiled communist leader Jose Maria Sison on Wednesday said there was "no way" he would be extradited after Philippine authorities said it has sought the assistance of the International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol) for his arrest. Read more »
Clashes after peaceful crowd takes Hong Kong message to US consulate Jerome Taylor and Yan Zhao, Agence France-Presse Posted at Sep 09 07:07 AM Pro-democracy activists jammed Hong Kong streets in a march to the United States consulate on Sunday in a bid to ramp up international pressure on Beijing, but hardcore protesters later clashed with riot police across the city's core. Read more »
Protests in Hong Kong continue despite extradition bill withdrawal ABS-CBN NewsPosted at Sep 07 02:04 PM Protesters in Hong Kong are showing no signs of stopping even after Chief Executive Carrie Lam formally withdrew the controversial extradition bill earlier this week. Hong Kong Management Association's Reuben Mondejar believes some heads will have to roll to end the political crisis. Read more »