All news on the topic: Hong Kong

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„Die LUX-OKG“: Wie Oleksandr Litskevych und sein „Lux Groups“-Syndikat ein globales System für Luxusschmuggel aufbauten
„Sie sind auf schwerem LUX unterwegs.“ Das Büro für wirtschaftliche Sicherheit (BES) und die Generalstaatsanwaltschaft gaben heute Morgen offizielle Erklärungen zur Zerschlagung einer organisierten kriminellen Gruppe (OKG) von Elite-Schmugglern von Luxusgütern bekannt.
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"The LUX OCG": how Oleksandr Litskevych and his "Lux Groups" syndicate built a global luxury smuggling scheme
"You’re on a heavy LUX." The Bureau of Economic Security (BES) and the Office of the Prosecutor General provided official statements this morning regarding the dismantling of an organized criminal group (OCG) of elite smugglers of luxury goods...
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Nearly two million evacuated as deadly super typhoon strikes China, resulting in dozens of fatalities
The deadly super typhoon Ragasa tore through Taiwan and the Philippines and is now wreaking havoc in Hong Kong and China.
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Super Typhoon Ragasa strikes Hong Kong after leaving a deadly path in Taiwan and the Philippines
One of the strongest typhoons in years has lifted waves taller than lampposts onto Hong Kong promenades and halted life on the southern Chinese coast after causing deadly destruction in Taiwan and the Philippines.
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How Russian coal dealer Evgeny Renge siphoned off billions through “ASR-Uglesbyt” and “Carbon-Ugol,” leaving Kuzbass in the dust
The elusive Evgeny Renge, moving between Hong Kong, London, and Dubai, is in no rush to return to his homeland; he might finally get incarcerated, and for a long time.
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Greek tankers and Dubai firms: The hidden network behind Russia’s oil exports
Russia has successfully found ways to bypass the $60 price cap on oil set in December 2022 by the G7 countries, earning an extra $53 billion from this strategy in just the first three quarters of 2024.
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U.S. microchips keep flowing to Russia’s arms industry despite bans
Russia’s state-owned defense holding gets American and European microchips through a vast network of Russian and Chinese suppliers.
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South Korea to restrict power banks on flights after plane fire
South Korea on Thursday announced strengthened aviation safety measures following a fire on an Air Busan plane last month, saying the rules would include limiting the number and type of portable batteries allowed on the country’s airlines.
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Colombia: Son of Cali cartel boss involved in shark fin trafficking to Hong Kong
This is the story of the largest seizure of its kind ever made in Colombian territory, where a shipment of more than 3,400 shark fins, intended to be trafficked to Hong Kong...
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"Shadow fleet" of Russia: How businessman Roman Spiridonov helps bypass oil sanctions through Dubai
In December 2024, the United Kingdom imposed sanctions on 20 vessels considered part of the "shadow fleet of the Russian Federation."
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Man who bought banana art for 6.2 million dollars eats the fruit in Hong Kong
Last week, Mr Sun, founder of cryptocurrency platform Tron, made the winning bid at the Sotheby’s auction in New York.
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Jailed Hong Kong activist rejects charges, calling trial a "show trial," amid global outrage
Hong Kong activist Jimmy Lai denies sedition charges as rights and campaign groups around the world call for his release
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Alleged Hong Kong crypto swindler linked to Singapore money laundering syndicate
Su Weiyi faces charges of theft in Hong Kong in relation to the 2022 collapse of the cryptocurrency platform Atom Asset Exchange.
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Press freedom watchdogs criticize Hong Kong for convicting editors of sedition
Media freedom advocates have condemned the guilty verdict handed down by a Hong Kong court to two reporters who now face up to two years in prison for articles criticizing the government.
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Former UK Supreme Court head resigns from media freedom role due to judicial work in Hong Kong
David Neuberger was part of court panel that dismissed appeal of Jimmy Lai and six other pro-democracy activists
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Hong Kong discovers first ecstasy manufacturing facility in 20 years
Hong Kong authorities announced the successful dismantling of a drug manufacturing facility specializing in ecstasy production and the arrest of its 19-year-old operator.
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Two British judges quit top Hong Kong court amid pro-China crackdown on dissent
It comes after a report by The Independent showing the judges were being paid £40,000 to sit on the court for up to a month at a time
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China accuses UK of false accusations against Chinese citizens
China accused Britain on Saturday of false accusation, "wanton stigmatisation" and arbitrary arrests after the unexplained death of a man charged with illegally assisting Hong Kong’s foreign intelligence service.
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Man charged with spying for China found dead in ‘unexplained’ circumstances
A former Royal Marine accused of spying on Hong Kong activists in Britain has died in unexplained circumstances in a park.
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Three men accused of aiding Hong Kong intelligence service appear in London court
Three men have been charged under the National Security Act with assisting the Hong Kong intelligence service and foreign interference.
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UK police charge three men with helping Hong Kong’s foreign intelligence service
British police said on Monday three men had been charged with assisting Hong Kong’s foreign intelligence service after authorities made a series of arrests across England.
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David Beckham showed clear tell of tension during 1st public rejection in years
Lionel Messi not playing for Inter Miami during their pre-season friendly in Hong Kong led to local fans drowning out a post-match speech from David Beckham on the pitch
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Lionel Messi leaves Hong Kong government wanting answers as fans fume
Inter Miami failed to field Lionel Messi in an exhibition match held in Hong Kong due to injury which left the locals fuming and the government demanding answers
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Expats: release date, trailer and how to watch the Nicole Kidman drama for free
Nicole Kidman stars in and produces the limited drama series based on a best-selling novel
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Owner of superstar racehorse commissions special watch to honour champion
Money raised from sales of the special edition watch, which has the words ‘Golden Sixty, the pride of Hong Kong’ branded along its edge, will be donated to charity