Hong Kong pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai will be sentenced on Monday over national security crimes that could see him jailed for life, with some rights groups and Western nations still demanding his release. Hong Kong pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai has already spent more than five years behind bars as the trial progressed. (AFP) … Read more
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said he “would not be surprised” if China is already looking into ways to challenge the US’ pre-eminence in digital assets, given Hong Kong’s efforts to develop the industry. When testifying before the Senate Banking Committee on Thursday, Bessent said that there are “lots of rumours of Chinese digital assets” … Read more
Lai’s case has been condemned internationally by free speech advocates, human rights groups and global leaders. Published On 6 Feb 20266 Feb 2026 Click here to share on social media share2 Share Hong Kong pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai will be sentenced following his conviction in a national security trial, according to the Chinese self-governing … Read more
We often see students coming up with unusual ways to pass their exams, but one case in Hong Kong has shocked many for crossing the line into fraud. The 22-year-old Chinese student has been jailed for three months. (Pexels/Representational Image) According to a report by the South China Morning Post, a 22-year-old Chinese student has … Read more