Hong Kong newspaper once owned by Jimmy Lai; faced crackdown, assets seized, and closure in 2021
Wu Chi-Wai, former chairman of Hong Kong’s Democratic Party and one of the 47 activists jailed under Beijing’s security law, has been granted a six-month visitor status by UK authorities after arriving in London. He faced initial seven-day bail concerns and an uncertain path to long-term residency, but the Home Office has now authorized entry.
Hong Kong's court has acquitted Dow Jones Publishing Co. (Asia) of dismissing a journalist for union activity while convicting on the charge that it prevented or deterred union participation. The case centers on Selina Cheng, former WSJ reporter and HKJA chair, who argued her firing was linked to her union role.
Chinese leader Xi Jinping has arrived in Washington for a state visit and a summit with U.S. President Donald Trump to discuss extending a trade truce, AI safety and the fate of Americans detained in China. Preparatory talks have produced limited deliverables; officials are expecting targeted, incremental agreements rather than a broad breakthrough.