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fromwww.theguardian.com
4 hours ago

Jimmy Lai will not appeal conviction, paving way for political negotiations over release

Jimmy Lai, a 78-year-old pro-democracy activist, will not appeal his 20-year Hong Kong prison sentence, potentially opening diplomatic negotiations for his release.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

UK approves Chinese embassy in London despite fears over security, protests

China's plans to build a new embassy on the site of the two-century-old Royal Mint Court near the Tower of London have stalled for three years over opposition from residents, lawmakers and Hong Kong pro-democracy campaigners in Britain. Pro-democracy campaigners from Hong Kong fear Beijing could use the embassy to harass political opponents and even detain them, while nearby residents fear it could pose a security risk to them and attract large protests.
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World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 months ago

Hong Kong activist Nathan Law says he was denied entry to Singapore

Nathan Law, a Hong Kong pro-democracy activist, was denied entry to Singapore and deported to the United States despite holding a valid visa.
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