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Ex-media boss Jimmy Lai jailed for 20 years under national security law
South China Morning Post, Published on 11/02/2026
» Hong Kong's High Court jailed former media boss Jimmy Lai Chee-ying for 20 years on Monday for national security crimes, in what mainland Chinese authorities described as a "powerful declaration" that severe punishment awaited those who dared to challenge the law.
Gold, oil jolted by US assault on Venezuela as investors recalibrate amid commodity boom
South China Morning Post, Published on 05/01/2026
» SHANGHAI — The US assault on Venezuela jolted the global commodity markets, sending gold higher and reinforcing the long-term bearish view on crude oil as investors navigate rising geopolitical tensions to start 2026.
Thailand extradites Malaysian fugitive to China over $14bn cryptocurrency scam
South China Morning Post, Published on 24/08/2024
» A Malaysian businessman accused of leading a fraud syndicate has been extradited from Thailand to China in a case involving more than 100 billion yuan (US$14 billion).
China spotlights drones at Saudi defence show
South China Morning Post, Published on 09/02/2024
» RIYADH - Drones took centre stage as Chinese arms contractors attempted to lure buyers at a defence exhibition in the Middle East amid escalating conflict in Gaza and the Red Sea.
Most mainland Chinese flying overseas via Hong Kong
South China Morning Post, Published on 05/06/2023
» Most mainland Chinese travellers are heading overseas by transiting through Hong Kong as only a tiny fraction of the routes connecting the country with the US have been restored following the end of the pandemic, according to a global airline body.