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Sentence for Hong Kong’s ex-publisher Jimmy Lai raises concerns as China defends it
Jimmy Lai: Lawmakers condemn China’s death sentence for UK citizen
The pro-democracy media mogul and eight co-defendants received lengthy sentences under Hong Kong’s National Security Law.
China critic and former media tycoon Jimmy Lai sentenced to 20 years in Hong Kong
Jimmy Lai, the pro-democracy former Hong Kong media tycoon and a fierce critic of Beijing, was sentenced on Monday to 20 years in prison in the longest punishment given so far under a China-imposed …
China’s ‘necessary’ asset-tokenisation ban targets scams and capital flight, analysts say
Beijing’s clampdown aims to help safeguard financial security and monetary sovereignty while leaving room for regulated fintech innovation in Hong Kong With China explicitly banning onshore …
Playboy stock soars after signing $122 million China business deal
Investing.com — Playboy (NASDAQ:PLBY) stock surged 26% Monday after the company announced a major deal with United Trademark Group to sell half of its China business for $122 million in total cash …
China’s Xi signals tech ambitions in 5-year plan with tour of Beijing innovation park
Visit comes as Beijing prioritises tech-driven development and achieving self-reliance in its latest socio-economic blueprint.
S&P is already predicting China’s property slump will be worse than it expected this year
S&P Global Ratings said China’s primary real estate sales will likely drop by 10% to 14% this year, steeper than the decline predicted back in October.
China digital exports surge as Alibaba, Tencent lead global push
China digital exports surge as Alibaba, Tencent lead global push TikTok’s $38 billion Brazilian data center and Tencent’s cloud expansion across three continents reveal how China’s digital services …
Chinese chip designer Montage Technology soars over 60% in Hong Kong debut
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Jimmy Lai’s 20-Year Sentence Follows Beijing’s Playbook on Dissent
The sentence for the media mogul, along with long prison terms for his editors, shows how Hong Kong enforces Xi Jinping’s red lines with a new severity.
Taiwan, defence and deterrence: Why Takaichi’s ‘China hawk’ stance rings alarm bells for Beijing
For China, Sanae Takaichi’s decisive mandate raises concerns because she is widely viewed as one of Japan’s most outspoken critics of Beijing.
Bitcoin Falters as China Pushes Risk-Off, Orders Banks to Sell US Treasuries
Bitcoin slips and US treasury yields rise as China pushes risk-off sentiment amid gold buy and orders banks to limit US treasury purchases.
Japan PM’s big election win could mean more beef with Beijing
By Tim Kelly TOKYO, Feb 9 (Reuters) – Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s thumping election win has blunted domestic opposition to her hawkish security agenda, encouraging plans to press ahead …
