Pro-democracy publisher Jimmy Lai released on bail after arrest in Hong Kong

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Pro-democracy publisher Jimmy Lai released on bail after arrest in Hong Kong

by WorldTribune Staff, August 11, 2020 Jimmy Lai, founder of the Apple Daily, Hong Kong’s popular pro-democracy newspaper, has been released on bail after being arrested Monday on suspicion of collusion under the Chinese Communist Party’s new national security law, reports say. The Foreign Correspondents’ Club of Hong Kong said in a statement that Monday’s […]

Hong Kong leader caves; Independence activist issues global appeal to ‘end communism’

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Hong Kong leader caves; Independence activist issues global appeal to ‘end communism’

by WorldTribune Staff, September 4, 2019 Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam announced on Sept. 4 that the government would withdraw an extradition bill which sparked massive pro-democracy protests which have continued daily for three months. However, the leader’s acquiescence to one of protest organizers’ demands is “too little, too late,” and the demonstrations will […]