Hong Kong

Courts

Media tycoon tells court he did not use Trump officials to influence policy on Hong Kong

Pro-democracy publisher Jimmy Lai has taken the stand for the first time since his arrest on national security charges.

2 months ago
Lisa Visentin

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Lee Kum Kee’s sauces are used by professional chefs and home cooks all around the world.

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Food & drink

Saucy business: The billion-dollar brand you know by sight, if not by name

A 136-year-old condiment company, Lee Kum Kee, is evolving to reach a new generation – but many trade secrets still stay in the family.

November 9, 2024
Jessica Yun

Protesters carry “Liberate Hong Kong, Revolution of Our Times” flags in Hong Kong in 2019.

Inside China

‘Seditious T-shirt’ enough to send Chu to jail for up to 10 years

In Hong Kong, where almost 300 people including Australian Gordon Ng have been arrested on national security grounds since the introduction of draconian security laws in 2020, wearing the wrong T-shirt can land you in jail.

September 19, 2024
Lisa Visentin

Casinos

The elusive family and the secrets behind The Star’s new casino owners

The family that took legal action to suppress a report into Star’s suitability to hold a casino licence has a long history of escaping scrutiny.

September 5, 2024
Harriet Alexander

Cathay predicts the number of passengers carried will be back to 95 per cent of pre-COVID-19 levels by the end of 2023.

Aviation

Cathay Pacific grounds planes, finds 15 A350s need engine parts replaced

The airline inspected its entire A350 fleet after a leak in a fuel system reportedly caused an engine fire on a flight bound for Zurich.

September 4, 2024
Lisa Barrington and Tim Hepher

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Courts

Star secret: The bombshell casino report we can’t print

A leaked probity report into Star Entertainment’s new casino will stay secret after the company’s partner took legal action to prevent it being published.

September 4, 2024
Harriet Alexander and Amelia McGuire

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Property development

The Sydney property developer chasing $28 million in stolen cash

Tina Zou redeveloped luxury units across Sydney. Now she is embroiled in a dispute over millions of dollars in Hong Kong linked to an espionage case involving a dead Royal Marine in London.