- 05 November, 2024
Foreign Affairs, Geopolitics & National SecurityCarrie Lam
Hong Kong’s top judge defends city’s rule of law in face of international concern
By James Pomfret and Greg Torode HONG KONG (Reuters) - Hong Kong's top judge on Monday said the city's vaunted judicial independence was "a fact", acknowledging international and local concerns…
Hong Kong leader says she cannot accept claims press freedom faces ‘extinction’
HONG KONG (Reuters) - Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam said on Tuesday she could not accept suggestions that press freedom in the city faces "extinction", just days after police raided…
Hong Kong court denies bail to former Stand News editors charged with sedition
By Clare Jim and Sara Cheng HONG KONG (Reuters) -Two former senior editors of Hong Kong's Stand News were charged with conspiring to publish seditious materials and denied bail by…
Exclusive-Hong Kong officials push turnout in first “patriots” election
By Clare Jim and James Pomfret HONG KONG (Reuters) - Hong Kong officials are working to boost turnout in Sunday's legislative election, according to diplomats and people familiar with the…
Hong Kong leader expects mainland China border to reopen in Feb – broadcaster
HONG KONG (Reuters) - Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam said on Friday she expected the border with mainland China to largely reopen in February next year as the two governments…
Hong Kong government criticises U.S. safe haven scheme for ‘fugitives’
By James Pomfret HONG KONG (Reuters) - The Hong Kong government on Friday criticised Washington for its "safe haven" scheme for Hong Kongers to stay and work in the United…
Hong Kong leader says Beijing has no timetable for anti-sanctions law
HONG KONG (Reuters) - Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam said on Tuesday that Beijing has no timetable to extend an anti-sanctions law to the global financial hub, where financial institutions…
