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Infographic showing changes to China's military structure, since October 2022. Graphic: AFP.
February 10, 2026 at 12:11 AM
Infographic showing changes to China's military structure, since October 2022. Graphic: AFP.
A HK man arrested on suspicion of threatening to bomb Admiralty MTR station has been released on bail. In full: buff.ly/neKcUOP
HK man arrested over threat to bomb Admiralty station released on bail
A HK man arrested on suspicion of threatening to bomb Admiralty MTR station has been released on bail.
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February 10, 2026 at 12:00 AM
A HK man arrested on suspicion of threatening to bomb Admiralty MTR station has been released on bail. In full: buff.ly/neKcUOP
London has opened the door for thousands more Hongkongers to move to Britain in light of the jailing of media tycoon Jimmy Lai. In full: buff.ly/xhNFtqu
Jimmy Lai jailing: UK opens door to 1000s more Hongkongers
London has opened the door for thousands more Hongkongers to move to Britain in light of the jailing of media tycoon Jimmy Lai.
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February 9, 2026 at 12:00 PM
London has opened the door for thousands more Hongkongers to move to Britain in light of the jailing of media tycoon Jimmy Lai. In full: buff.ly/xhNFtqu
Pro-democracy media mogul Jimmy Lai "deserves his punishment," HK Chief Executive John Lee has said, after the activist was handed a 20-year-jail term for his national security conviction. In full: buff.ly/GUjy3r0
Jimmy Lai 'deserves his punishment,' HK leader says after 20-year jail term
Pro-democracy media mogul Jimmy Lai "deserves his punishment," HK Chief Executive John Lee has said, after the activist was handed a 20-year-jail term for his national security conviction.
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February 9, 2026 at 11:00 AM
Pro-democracy media mogul Jimmy Lai "deserves his punishment," HK Chief Executive John Lee has said, after the activist was handed a 20-year-jail term for his national security conviction. In full: buff.ly/GUjy3r0
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February 9, 2026 at 10:40 AM
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How will Jimmy Lai's 20-year prison sentence work? | Hong Kong Free Press HKFP
Hong Kong pro-democracy media mogul Jimmy Lai was sentenced to 20 years in prison on Monday, the harshest penalty doled out so far under a Beijing-imposed national security law. The 78-year-old newspaper...
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February 9, 2026 at 10:15 AM
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Beijing warned Tokyo on Monday that reckless actions would be met with a "resolute response", a day after Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, who is viewed as critical of China, won a landslide election. In full: buff.ly/E5tsBvt
China vows 'resolute response' to reckless acts after Takaichi's election win
Beijing warned Tokyo on Monday that reckless actions would be met with a "resolute response", a day after Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, who is viewed as critical of China, won a landslide election.
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February 9, 2026 at 9:15 AM
Beijing warned Tokyo on Monday that reckless actions would be met with a "resolute response", a day after Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, who is viewed as critical of China, won a landslide election. In full: buff.ly/E5tsBvt
Hong Kong's leader lashed out at Jimmy Lai's "evil deeds," whilst the Committee to Protect Journalists said the Apple Daily founder's jailing "underscores the complete collapse of press freedom..." In full: buff.ly/pD8DfQE
Jimmy Lai: Authorities hail jailing, as NGOs decry 'effective death sentence'
Hong Kong's leader lashed out at Jimmy Lai's "evil deeds," whilst the Committee to Protect Journalists said the Apple Daily founder's jailing "underscores the complete collapse of press freedom..."
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February 9, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Hong Kong's leader lashed out at Jimmy Lai's "evil deeds," whilst the Committee to Protect Journalists said the Apple Daily founder's jailing "underscores the complete collapse of press freedom..." In full: buff.ly/pD8DfQE
Neither the Hong Kong Journalists Association nor the local Foreign Correspondents' Club has posted statements on Monday's jailing of media tycoon Jimmy Lai. In full: buff.ly/e4l2eHc
Hong Kong press groups silent on jailing of media tycoon Jimmy Lai
Neither the Hong Kong Journalists Association nor the local Foreign Correspondents' Club has posted statements on Monday's jailing of media tycoon Jimmy Lai.
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February 9, 2026 at 8:00 AM
Neither the Hong Kong Journalists Association nor the local Foreign Correspondents' Club has posted statements on Monday's jailing of media tycoon Jimmy Lai. In full: buff.ly/e4l2eHc
Six former Apple Daily employees have been jailed for up to 10 years in a landmark national security case, with judges saying they played "affirmative and extensive roles." In full: buff.ly/W9pLwnr
Judges cite 'extensive roles' as ex-Apple Daily staffers jailed for up to 10 years
Six former Apple Daily employees have been jailed for up to 10 years in a landmark national security case, with judges saying they played "affirmative and extensive roles."
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February 9, 2026 at 7:15 AM
Six former Apple Daily employees have been jailed for up to 10 years in a landmark national security case, with judges saying they played "affirmative and extensive roles." In full: buff.ly/W9pLwnr
HK's senior national security police officer has said that authorities are “still investigating some matters” after pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai was sentenced to 20 years in prison. In full: buff.ly/DHdl4CJ
Nat. security police 'still investigating' after Jimmy Lai gets 20 years
HK's senior national security police officer has said that authorities are “still investigating some matters” after pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai was sentenced to 20 years in prison.
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February 9, 2026 at 6:15 AM
HK's senior national security police officer has said that authorities are “still investigating some matters” after pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai was sentenced to 20 years in prison. In full: buff.ly/DHdl4CJ
The Hong Kong Auxiliary Medical Service has set a new Guinness World Record for "most pairs of people applying arm slings simultaneously." In full: buff.ly/bx9Z0S4
Medics set record for 'most pairs of people applying arm slings simultaneously'
The Hong Kong Auxiliary Medical Service has set a new Guinness World Record for "most pairs of people applying arm slings simultaneously."
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February 9, 2026 at 4:15 AM
The Hong Kong Auxiliary Medical Service has set a new Guinness World Record for "most pairs of people applying arm slings simultaneously." In full: buff.ly/bx9Z0S4
Hong Kong pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai has was sentenced to 20 years in jail on Monday following his conviction on foreign collusion and sedition charges. Full story: buff.ly/6MkP1zn
February 9, 2026 at 4:03 AM
Hong Kong pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai has was sentenced to 20 years in jail on Monday following his conviction on foreign collusion and sedition charges. Full story: buff.ly/6MkP1zn
The office of the Dalai Lama said on Sunday that he had never met convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, after Chinese media reported the Tibetan Buddhist leader's name was mentioned in a cache of files released by the US government. In full: buff.ly/jAl87Ow
Dalai Lama never met Epstein, Tibetan spiritual leader's office says
The office of the Dalai Lama said on Sunday that he had never met convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, after Chinese media reported the Tibetan Buddhist leader's name was mentioned in a cache of files...
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February 9, 2026 at 3:15 AM
The office of the Dalai Lama said on Sunday that he had never met convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, after Chinese media reported the Tibetan Buddhist leader's name was mentioned in a cache of files released by the US government. In full: buff.ly/jAl87Ow
Reporters and police surrounded Cardinal Joseph Zen and Jimmy Lai's wife Theresa as they left the courthouse after the media tycoon was sentenced to 20-years in prison. They got onto a seven-seater vehicle.
February 9, 2026 at 3:13 AM
Reporters and police surrounded Cardinal Joseph Zen and Jimmy Lai's wife Theresa as they left the courthouse after the media tycoon was sentenced to 20-years in prison. They got onto a seven-seater vehicle.
Hong Kong pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai has been jailed for 20 years following his foreign collusion and sedition conviction. In full: buff.ly/6FeYWmm
Hong Kong pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai has been sentenced to [years] in jail following his conviction of foreign collusion and sedition charges.
Hong Kong pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai has been jailed for XX years following his foreign collusion and sedition conviction.
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February 9, 2026 at 2:15 AM
Hong Kong pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai has been jailed for 20 years following his foreign collusion and sedition conviction. In full: buff.ly/6FeYWmm
1/ Pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai is about to be sentenced at West Kowloon Law Courts. Live: buff.ly/0Qqsnrh
Lai's wife, Teresa, and Cardinal Joseph Zen were seen outside the courtroom as lawyers and reporters were let in.
Lai's wife, Teresa, and Cardinal Joseph Zen were seen outside the courtroom as lawyers and reporters were let in.
February 9, 2026 at 2:02 AM
1/ Pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai is about to be sentenced at West Kowloon Law Courts. Live: buff.ly/0Qqsnrh
Lai's wife, Teresa, and Cardinal Joseph Zen were seen outside the courtroom as lawyers and reporters were let in.
Lai's wife, Teresa, and Cardinal Joseph Zen were seen outside the courtroom as lawyers and reporters were let in.
The hour-long sentencing hearing for media tycoon Jimmy Lai is scheduled to begin at 10am. Live: buff.ly/0Qqsnrh He faces up to life in prison.
Around 60 court-watchers have been queueing outside West Kowloon Law Courts since last Thursday, including some former employees of Lai.
Around 60 court-watchers have been queueing outside West Kowloon Law Courts since last Thursday, including some former employees of Lai.
February 9, 2026 at 1:46 AM
The hour-long sentencing hearing for media tycoon Jimmy Lai is scheduled to begin at 10am. Live: buff.ly/0Qqsnrh He faces up to life in prison.
Around 60 court-watchers have been queueing outside West Kowloon Law Courts since last Thursday, including some former employees of Lai.
Around 60 court-watchers have been queueing outside West Kowloon Law Courts since last Thursday, including some former employees of Lai.
1/ Apple Daily founder Jimmy Lai is set to be sentenced over national security charges: Live: buff.ly/0Qqsnrh
Matthias Kauffman, Deputy Head of the European Union Office to Hong Kong and Macao, arrived with other consulate officials at the courthouse at around 8.40am to witness proceedings.
Matthias Kauffman, Deputy Head of the European Union Office to Hong Kong and Macao, arrived with other consulate officials at the courthouse at around 8.40am to witness proceedings.
February 9, 2026 at 1:25 AM
1/ Apple Daily founder Jimmy Lai is set to be sentenced over national security charges: Live: buff.ly/0Qqsnrh
Matthias Kauffman, Deputy Head of the European Union Office to Hong Kong and Macao, arrived with other consulate officials at the courthouse at around 8.40am to witness proceedings.
Matthias Kauffman, Deputy Head of the European Union Office to Hong Kong and Macao, arrived with other consulate officials at the courthouse at around 8.40am to witness proceedings.
1/ A heavy police presence is on guard outside West Kowloon Law Courts Building, where pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai, 78, will be sentenced. Live: buff.ly/iTC3p7O
February 9, 2026 at 1:05 AM
1/ A heavy police presence is on guard outside West Kowloon Law Courts Building, where pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai, 78, will be sentenced. Live: buff.ly/iTC3p7O
Hong Kong pro-democracy tycoon Jimmy Lai will be sentenced on Monday morning following his conviction on collusion and sedition charges. In full: buff.ly/v6O6GM3
LIVE: Jimmy Lai sentencing – media tycoon faces up to life in prison
Hong Kong pro-democracy tycoon Jimmy Lai will be sentenced on Monday morning following his conviction on collusion and sedition charges.
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February 9, 2026 at 1:00 AM
Hong Kong pro-democracy tycoon Jimmy Lai will be sentenced on Monday morning following his conviction on collusion and sedition charges. In full: buff.ly/v6O6GM3
1/ #HongKong pro-democracy tycoon #JimmyLai will be sentenced on Monday morning following his conviction on collusion and sedition charges. Live: buff.ly/iTC3p7O
February 9, 2026 at 12:42 AM
1/ #HongKong pro-democracy tycoon #JimmyLai will be sentenced on Monday morning following his conviction on collusion and sedition charges. Live: buff.ly/iTC3p7O
Washington on Friday accused China of conducting secret nuclear explosive tests, and of preparing for more tests with massive yields, in what it said violated an international test ban. In full: buff.ly/3mn63Ao
US accuses China of secret nuclear explosive tests | Hong Kong Free Press HKFP
Washington on Friday accused China of conducting secret nuclear explosive tests, and of preparing for more tests with massive yields, in what it said violated an international test ban. “Today, I can...
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February 8, 2026 at 10:00 AM
Washington on Friday accused China of conducting secret nuclear explosive tests, and of preparing for more tests with massive yields, in what it said violated an international test ban. In full: buff.ly/3mn63Ao
China has overturned the death sentence of Canadian Robert Lloyd Schellenberg, a Canadian official told AFP Friday, in a possible sign of a diplomatic thaw as Prime Minister Mark Carney seeks to boost trade ties with Beijing. In full: buff.ly/zg718aR
China overturns death sentence for Canadian in drug case | Hong Kong Free Press HKFP
China has overturned the death sentence of Canadian Robert Lloyd Schellenberg, a Canadian official told AFP Friday, in a possible sign of a diplomatic thaw as Prime Minister Mark Carney seeks to boost...
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February 8, 2026 at 9:15 AM
China has overturned the death sentence of Canadian Robert Lloyd Schellenberg, a Canadian official told AFP Friday, in a possible sign of a diplomatic thaw as Prime Minister Mark Carney seeks to boost trade ties with Beijing. In full: buff.ly/zg718aR
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Zhang Youxia: veteran princeling caught in China's military purge
China’s announcement that its top general was under investigation stunned defence watchers, hollowing out the country’s top military body and confirming President Xi Jinping’s far-reaching power....
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February 8, 2026 at 2:15 AM
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