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Glory to Hong Kong. Photo: Kelly Ho/HKFP. Used with permission. This report was written by Hilary Leung and originally published in Hong Kong Free Press (HKFP) on May 8, 2024. An edited version is published below as part of a content partnership agreement with HKFP. A Hong Kong appeals court has sided with the government in its attempt to ban the protest song “Glory to Hong Kong”, overturning last year’s decision by a lower court that cited free speech concerns. Three Court of Appeal judges handed down the judgment on May 8, writing that the injunction sought by the authorities was “necessary”...
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Screenshot from Taiwan Plus News YouTube channel. In an era where traditional diplomatic norms face challenges, Taiwan and Somaliland, two de facto states not recognized by the UN and a majority of countries, are pioneering a unique approach toward international relations. Through people-to-people diplomacy, they navigate the complexities of non-recognition, forging meaningful connections that transcend conventional state boundaries. The 1961 Vienna Convention establishes a comprehensive framework for initiating, sustaining, and concluding diplomatic relations, based on mutual consent among so...
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Reporters Without Borders (RSF)’s 2024 press freedom index. Photo: RSF. This report was written by Hilary Leung and originally published in Hong Kong Free Press (HKFP) on May 3, 2024. An edited version is published below as part of a content partnership agreement with HKFP. Hong Kong has again ranked low in a global press freedom index, as a watchdog cited an “unprecedented series of setbacks” including newsroom closures and journalist arrests under Beijing’s national security law. The city placed 135 out of 180 countries and territories in the Reporters Without Borders (RSF)’s annual press fr...
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Image by Tom Grundy / HKFP. Used with permission. International press freedom watchdog Reporters Without Borders (RSF) issued 10 facts about Hong Kong’s repressive media environment last month in response to a Chinese government spokesperson’s claim that the city’s press freedom is “fully protected.” The Chinese statement came after an RSF representative was denied entry into Hong Kong. To commemorate World Press Freedom Day on May 3, we're unpacking the 10 facts with added local context. Journalists imprisoned in Hong KongTen journalists and press freedom defenders are currently jailed in Hon...
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Japan secured their place in the 2024 AFC U-23 Asian Cup final with a commanding 2-0 victory over Iraq at Jassim bin Hamad Stadium on Monday, thanks to first-half goals from Mao Hosoya and Ryotaro Araki. The win also guaranteed Japan's participation in this year's Paris Olympics. In a dominant display, Go Oiwa’s side showcased their quality, with captain Joel Fujita leading the charge. Hosoya broke the deadlock in the 28th minute, skillfully controlling Fujita’s pass before slotting home. Araki doubled the lead 14 minutes later, capitalizing on another exquisite through ball from Fujita. Japan...
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A cat in Houtung cat village in Taipei, 8 Jan, 2024. Photo: Kyle Lam/HKFP. This photo feature was written by Kyle Lam and originally published in Hong Kong Free Press (HKFP) on April 27, 2024. An edited version is published below as part of a content partnership agreement with HKFP. A once-thriving coal mining town in Taiwan has reinvented itself as a tourist attraction and home to over 100 feline residents. Houtong, in Ruifang — west of the capital Taipei — was originally called “monkey cave.” During the 20th century, the area led Taiwan’s coal production, with 220,000 tons clawed from the ea...
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Indonesia U-23's journey in the AFC U-23 Asian Cup has been a testament to their remarkable progress since their disappointment in 2015. Nine years after their hopes were dashed in their final qualification match by South Korea U-23, Indonesia clinched a historic semi-final spot with a thrilling 11-10 victory on penalties against the same opponents at the 2023 AFC U-23 Asian Cup. The decisive moment came when Pratama Arhan, ironically plying his trade in the South Korean top-flight with Suwon FC, calmly converted his spot-kick in a marathon shootout, securing victory for the tournament debutan...
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Japan U-23 secured their spot in the semi-finals of the 2024 AFC U-23 Asian Cup with a hard-fought 4-2 victory over tournament hosts Qatar U-23, propelled by extra-time goals from Mao Hosoya and Kotaro Uchino at Jassim bin Hamad Stadium on Thursday. The breakthrough came 11 minutes into extra time when Hosoya skillfully slipped the ball past substitute goalkeeper Ali Korayem, breaking Qatar's resilient defense. Uchino then sealed the deal with a goal seven minutes before the final whistle, propelling Go Oiwa’s team one step closer to both the tournament trophy and appearing in the 2024 Olympic...
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Yokohama F. Marinos secured their historic berth in the AFC Champions League final, prevailing over Ulsan HD in a nail-biting encounter that culminated in a dramatic penalty shootout victory, ending with a 5-4 scoreline in Yokohama's favor. The match, held at Nissan Stadium, ended in a thrilling 3-3 draw on aggregate after the second leg of the semi-final on Wednesday. Ulsan had won the first leg 1-0 last week, before Yokohama returned the favor by beating the South Koreans 3-2. The first half was a rollercoaster of action, with Asahi Uenaka netting twice and Anderson Lopes adding another goal...
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Screenshot of the Facebook page -A Concern Group on Shop Closure in Hong Kong (全港店舖執笠結業消息關注組), on April 11, 2024. Fair use. Since Beijing imposed the National Security Law (NSL) on Hong Kong in 2020, a large number of NGOs and independent media outlets have been shut down. After several individuals were charged with publishing seditious posts on social media, many Facebook pages were closed, and most Hongkongers set their social feeds to private and avoided commenting on public posts. The widely spread self-censorship practice led nearly all Hong Kong-based media outlets to refrain from printi...
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