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US slams Hong Kong bounties as ‘dangerous’ precedent

The US condemns Hong Kong’s bounties on democracy activists abroad, warning of dangerous precedent and human rights threats.

Hong Kong police offer bounties for 8 prominent overseas activists

Hong Kong police offer HK$1 (US$127,644) million bounties for information leading to the capture of eight democracy activists based abroad.

EU official sees ‘contradiction’ between China’s climate goals, coal plants

EU climate official highlights contradiction between China’s climate goals and increased construction of coal-fired power plants.

China seeks to expand cooperation with Russian navy

China’s defense minister hopes to expand naval cooperation with Russia, aiming for joint exercises and strengthened communication.

Taiwan to conduct missile live-firing test

Taiwan prepares for missile test amid rising tensions with China, which views the island as its territory.

US Treasury Secretary to visit China, raising need to ‘responsibly manage’ ties

US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen’s visit to Beijing aims to manage the US-China relationship, address global challenges, and build communication channels.

Hong Kong unlicensed pro-democracy radio station goes off-air

Hong Kong’s pro-democracy radio station, Citizens’ Radio, ceased broadcasting after 18 years, due to a “dangerous” political climate and financial difficulties. The station’s closure marks another blow to free speech and civil disobedience in the city.

Hong Kong exiles in UK say ‘living in fear’ of Beijing

Hong Kong artists fled in secret, fearing arrest; exiled Hong Kongers in the UK still feel threatened by Beijing.

China censors prominent journalist who raised concerns about economy

Prominent Chinese financial journalist Wu Xiaobo has been banned from social media for discussing the country’s economic problems.

China calls West’s economic de-risking a ‘false proposition’

Chinese Premier Li Qiang rejects Western efforts to “de-risk” economies, emphasizes interdependence and calls for economic globalization.