World Aug 21 2 organizers of Hong Kong's Tiananmen vigils convicted in national security case By Kanis Leung, Associated Press
World Jun 19 Dragon Boat Festival links modern Chinese cultures to ancient traditions The holiday, over 2,000 years old, is known for its sporting events, but its origins are rooted in history and beliefs about health and harmony with nature. By María Teresa Hernández, Associated Press
Economy Jun 11 With kickoff hours away, Hong Kong customs officials seize $20 million in World Cup fake goods All were destined for overseas markets, with nearly 80% set to be shipped to the Americas, where the World Cup is being jointly hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada. By Kanis Leung, Associated Press
World Feb 09 Watch 11:06 Jimmy Lai sentenced to 20 years in prison by Beijing-backed court Hong Kong democracy advocate and former media tycoon Jimmy Lai, who is 78, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison by a Beijing-backed court. It is the longest sentence handed down under China’s national security law that has effectively… By Nick Schifrin, Kayan Taraporevala
World Feb 09 Hong Kong democracy advocate Jimmy Lai's sentence raises international outcry as China defends it Lai was convicted of conspiracy to collude with foreign forces and conspiring with others to publish seditious articles. By Associated Press
Jan 12 Hong Kong court hears arguments on sentencing of democracy advocate Jimmy Lai By Kanis Leung, Associated Press Lai's case has raised concerns about press freedom and drawn criticism from foreign governments… Continue reading
Dec 15 Watch 6:35 'He has suffered enough,' Jimmy Lai's daughter says after his conviction in Hong Kong By Geoff Bennett, Dan Sagalyn Hong Kong's High Court found media mogul and pro-democracy campaigner Jimmy Lai guilty of conspiracy to collude with foreign forces and sedition. The case has become a symbol of Beijing’s crackdown on dissent. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Claire Lai,… Continue watching
Dec 15 What to know about the trial of Jimmy Lai, former Hong Kong media mogul By Kanis Leung, Associated Press A Hong Kong court convicted pro-democracy former media mogul Jimmy Lai of conspiracies to commit sedition and collusion with foreign forces in a case that marks how much the semi-autonomous Chinese city has changed since Beijing began a wide-ranging crackdown… Continue reading
Dec 01 Investigation into Hong Kong building fire that killed at least 151 people reveals unsafe netting By Chan Ho-him, David Rising, Associated Press On Monday, teams recovered another eight bodies, and dozens of people remain unaccounted for. Continue reading
Nov 30 Hong Kong apartment fire death toll rises to 146 as city mourns victims By David Rising, Associated Press The death toll in Hong Kong's apartment complex blaze rose to 146 on Sunday as investigators discovered more bodies in the burned-out buildings. A steady stream of people placed bouquets of flowers at an ever-growing makeshift memorial at the scene of the… Continue reading