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UK border official and former Hong Kong cop jailed for spying on behalf of China

A former U.K. border official and a retired Hong Kong police officer have been sentenced for spying on dissidents in Britain

The Independent UK

Chinese-British nationals jailed after being convicted of spying on exiled Hong Kong dissidents

The sweeping National Security Law, which severely curtailed freedoms in Hong Kong, contributed to years of strained ties between Beijing and London.

Euronews

‘Deliberate and serious actions’: UK court jails 2 Chinese-British nationals for spying on Hong Kong dissidents

A British court on Thursday jailed two dual Chinese-British nationals for spying on UK-based Hong Kong dissidents, calling their actions “deliberate, concerted, and serious.”

The Times of India

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Two men jailed in UK for spying for China

Peter Wai conducted ‘shadow policing’ operations on Hong Kong pro-democracy protesters living in the UK on the orders of his handler Bill Yuen

The Independent UK

Hong Kong spies jailed over ‘shadow police’ ops in UK

The dual Chinese-British nationals were arrested after a failed bid to snatch a fraud suspect.

Evening Standard

Heathrow special constable and his Hackney-based taskmaster jailed for total of 18 years for spying for China

Dual Chinese-UK national Peter Wai carried out 'shadow policing' ops on Hong Kong pro-democracy protesters and dissidents living in Britain on the orders of Bill Yuen, court told

Evening Standard

GAC Launches "Hong Kong ACTION 2.0" and Debuts the E9 Premium --GAC Brings All-Star Lineup to the 2026 Hong Kong International Auto Expo, Accelerating High-Quality Global Expansion

HONG KONG, June 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- On June 18, the Hong Kong International Auto Expo officially opened. Embracing the theme "All New GAC, Going Global", GAC Group made a powerful impression with an all-star lineup across its three major brands GAC, AION, and HYPTEC. At the event, GAC officially…

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Tech Brief (June 18): Tencent Lets AI Agent Make Purchases Through WeChat Pay

Crealights takes step closer to Hong Kong IPO, Alibaba Cloud expands global footprint

Caixin Global

Hong Kong banking sector posts strong 2025 results as structural shifts open next wave of growth, says KPMG

HONG KONG, June 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Hong Kong banks delivered solid headline performance in 2025, with the total assets of all licensed banks increasing by 7.1% to HK$26 trillion and operating profit before impairment charges rising by 5.5% to HK$337 billion. While lower interest rates compressed net interest margins…

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Informa Markets & MCH Group join forces to create a new international stage: Basilia Jewellery & Watch Fair | April 2027

BASEL, Switzerland, June 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Informa Markets and MCH Group – two of the world's powerhouses in global trade events – are collaborating for the first time. Informa Markets operates the world's leading B2B network for the jewellery industry and organises flagship events including JGW (Jewellery & Gem…

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At Hong Kong auto show, China automakers target wealthy in right-hand-drive markets

Chinese car companies are targeting wealthy buyers in right-hand-drive nations. They are introducing premium electric vehicles to new markets. This move comes as sales in China are slowing down. Brands like BYD and Zeekr are challenging established Japanese manufacturers. The Hong Kong auto show highlights these global ambitions. Chinese automakers…

The Economic Times

Hong Kong closes schools amid intense rain

HONG KONG - ⁠Hong Kong’s observatory posted its highest black rain signal on Thursday at 12.55pm local ‌time, prompting schools to close and some businesses to halt, as residents were asked to take shelter and be on guard for severe flooding.

Bangkok Post

Tencent Cloud and China CITIC Bank International Limited Sign Strategic Cooperation Agreement to Accelerate FinTech 2.0 Transformation

HONG KONG, June 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- At Tencent Cloud Day Hong Kong, Tencent Cloud, the cloud business of Tencent, announced the signing of a Strategic Cooperation Agreement with China CITIC Bank International Limited (CNCBI). The agreement, which marks one of the most comprehensive partnerships between a Chinese-funded bank in…

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IQAX Pioneers eBL for High-Volume LCL Operations with Tianjin Consol and EZShipping

HONG KONG, June 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- IQAX, a global leader in trade intelligence technology, has launched a pilot with Tianjin Consol International Co., Ltd., a leading North China–based less-than-container-load (LCL) freight forwarder and non-vessel-operating common carrier (NVOCC), through its partnership with EZShipping. Under the pilot, Tianjin Consol is using…

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The Final Mile of Robot Simulation Training: Why Scene Assets Are Becoming the Critical Missing Link in the Industry Chain

HONG KONG, June 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- In 2026, the robot simulation training industry is undergoing a critical infrastructure shift. While large language models (LLMs) effortlessly scrape trillions of words from the open internet, physical robots face a devastating data starvation crisis.The physical world has yielded only about 500,000 hours…

The Independent UK

Bulletin world briefing: How Elon Musk’s Grok AI was used to strike Iran

Pentagon admits using Elon Musk’s chatbot to launch strikes on Iran Huge 6.7-magnitude earthquake hits Sulawesi in Indonesia Asteroid named after firefighter who died in Hong Kong inferno Vietnam police rescue hundreds of stolen pet cats from meat trade Episodes of Bluey to be dubbed in Indigenous Australian language Get…

The Independent UK

Asteroid named after firefighter who died in Hong Kong inferno

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Asteroid named after Hong Kong firefighter who died in Tai Po inferno

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Bangkok Post

Man 'mistakenly beat girlfriend to death while trying to help her lose weight'

HONG KONG — A jobless man accused of killing his girlfriend in a Hong Kong village house and illegally disposing of her body four years ago has claimed he mistakenly beat her to death while trying to help her lose weight by keeping her awake at night.

AAP

KPMG strengthens System of Quality Management framework to drive continuous audit quality improvement in Hong Kong

HONG KONG, June 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- KPMG today announced the release of its Hong Kong Audit Quality Report 2025, outlining plans to strengthen its System of Quality Management (SOQM) framework to drive continuous improvement across all audit engagements. The report also highlights how the firm continues to strengthen audit…

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Ping An Good Doctor Upgrades AI Doctor Service "Ping An AI Doctor", Expanding Access to Ping An Ecosystem's 90 Million MAUs

HONG KONG, June 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Ping An Healthcare and Technology Company Limited ("Ping An Good Doctor" or the "Company", Stock Code: 1833.HK) has recently upgraded its AI doctor service — Ping An AI Doctor. The service has been fully integrated into a number of core applications under Ping…

The Economic Times

Chinese social media firm Xiaohongshu taps Goldman, CICC to work on Hong Kong IPO

Chinese social media platform Xiaohongshu is preparing for a potential Hong Kong initial public offering. Banks including Goldman Sachs and CICC are reportedly working on the deal. The company, also known as RedNote, could list as early as the second half of this year. This move follows a previous attempt…

AAP

Manulife Named #1 Life Insurer for AI Maturity for Second Consecutive Year by Evident

TORONTO and BOSTON and HONG KONG, June 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Manulife has been named the number one life insurance company for AI maturity overall for the second consecutive year in the 2026 Evident AI Index for Insurance, is now the top insurer in Canada and number one in the…

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Millionaires on the Move: Winners, Losers, and the Global Competition for Wealth in 2026

LONDON, June 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Singapore, Italy, Switzerland, Greece, Hong Kong, and New Zealand are emerging as some of the most attractive destinations for internationally mobile wealth in 2026 , while the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Norway, and South Korea are facing growing competitiveness pressures as tax reforms, fiscal…

The Guardian - UK

Girlfriends review – love and growing pains in queer coming-of-age tale that goes from Hong Kong to Taiwan

A trio of actors play one woman from high school to her mid-30s in Tracy Choi’s thoughtful romantic drama

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