Violet Law, Associated Press Updated 7:48 pm PST, Sunday, November 18, 2018 Occupy Central leaders, from right, Tanya Chan, Chan Kin Man, Benny Tai, Chu Yiu Ming and Lee Wing Tat shout slogans before entering a court in Hong Kong, Monday, Nov. 19, 2018. Nine leaders of the 2014 Hong Kong pro-democracy movement stand trial. The co-founders of the "Occupy Central" campaign - legal Prof. Benny Tai Yiu-Ting, sociology professor Chan Kin-man and retired pastor Chu Yiu-ming - are facing charges related to the planning and implementation of the campaign which became part of the large-scale pro-democracy Umbrella Movement protests which were carried out 79 days between September and December 2014. less Occupy Central leaders, from right, Tanya Chan, Chan Kin Man, Benny Tai, Chu Yiu Ming and Lee Wing Tat shout slogans before entering a court in Hong Kong, Monday, Nov. 19, 2018. Nine leaders of the 2014 Hong ... more … [Read more...] about Hong Kong starts trial for 9 accused in 2014 Occupy protests
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More than 100 protesters rally at Hong Kong “Occupy” leaders’ trial
By James PomfretHONG KONG (Reuters) - More than 100 protesters rallied outside a Hong Kong court early on Monday in support of three leaders of the Chinese-ruled city's 2014 civil disobedience "Occupy" movement who face charges related to public nuisance. gi Law professor Benny Tai, 54, sociologist professor Chan Kin-man, 59, and retired pastor Chu Yiu-ming, 74, face three charges of conspiracy to commit public nuisance, incitement to commit public nuisance, and incitement to incite public nuisance.Each charge carries a maximum jail term of seven years. Six others are also charged in a case that comes as the financial hub's civil liberties are coming under increasing strain.The protesters waved yellow umbrellas, a symbol of the pro-democracy movement, and pumped their fists as they chanted: "I want universal suffrage."Another protester held an umbrella with the words: "Power to the People."In 2013, the trio began promulgating and planning a non-violent civil disobedience campaign to … [Read more...] about More than 100 protesters rally at Hong Kong “Occupy” leaders’ trial
Hong Kong democracy leaders go on trial over Umbrella Movement
HONG KONG, China - Three leading Hong Kong democracy campaigners face trial Monday over their involvement in massive rallies calling for political reform, as room for opposition in the semi-autonomous city shrinks under an assertive China. Rights groups have urged authorities to drop what Amnesty International called the "chilling prosecution" of 9 activists -- the pioneering trio, lawmakers, student leaders and pro-democracy party campaigners. All 9 face "public nuisance" charges for their participation in 2014's Umbrella Movement protests. The charges are based on colonial-era law and carry maximum jail terms of up to seven years. Sociology professor Chan Kin-man, 59, law professor Benny Tai, 54, and baptist minister Chu Yiu-ming, 74, founded the "Occupy Central" movement in 2013. It called for the occupation of Hong Kong's business district if the public was not given a fair vote for the city's leader, who is appointed by a pro-Beijing committee. The campaign was overtaken by a … [Read more...] about Hong Kong democracy leaders go on trial over Umbrella Movement
Kevin/Marcus wins Hong Kong Badminton Open
Manado, N Sulawesi (ANTARA News) - Indonesia`s men`s double pair Kevin Sanjaya Sukamuljo/Marcus Fernaldi Gideon came out as the champion at Hong Kong Badminton Open 2018 on Sunday after beating Takeshi Kamura/Kegio Sonoda from Japan 21-13, 21-12. Playing with strong smashes and strong defense Kevin and Marcus made their Japanese opponents unable to develop their play and finished the first game in their favor 21-13. In the second game they maintained their tactic with Marcus launching smashes from the back while Kevin was always ready stopping the shuttlecock that came to put over the net softly. They did not take long to win the game 21-12. Kevin and Marcus went to the final round after defeating their fellow countrymen - Hendra Setiawan/Mohammaf Ahsan in the semifinal round 21-14, 18-21, 21-9. Kamura and Sonoda proceeded to the final round after beating Fajar Alfian and Muhammad Rian from Indonesia 24-22, 21-15 in the semifinal round, Reporting by Guido Merung Editing by … [Read more...] about Kevin/Marcus wins Hong Kong Badminton Open
Workshop looks to connect Vietnam-Hong Kong trade partners
Vietnamese Trade Counselor in Hong Kong Nguyen Duy Kien at the workshop. (Photo: VNA) HCM City (VNA) – A workshop to promote trade ties between enterprises from Vietnam and Hong Kong (China) was held in Ho Chi Minh City on November 15 by the Investment & Trade Promotion Centre of Ho Chi Minh City (ITPC) in collaboration with the Vietnamese trade office in Hong Kong. ITPC Deputy Director Cao Thi Phi Van said economic and trade ties between both sides have developed in recent years, with average trade growth during 2013-2017 at 13.7 percent per year. Hong Kong is the sixth largest trade partner of Vietnam. Most Vietnamese exports to the territory are computers, electronic products and components, cameras and spare parts, telephones and equipment, she said. As the products are not only consumed in Hong Kong but also shipped to mainland China and other foreign countries, Vietnam has a high trade surplus with Hong Kong. Meanwhile, Vietnamese Trade Counselor in Hong Kong … [Read more...] about Workshop looks to connect Vietnam-Hong Kong trade partners