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The Manhattan district attorney’s office has confirmed an investigation into sexual assault allegations against US Congressman Eric Swalwell, a California Democrat and leading candidate for governor. The inquiry stems from a woman, formerly employed in Swalwell’s district office, accusing him of two nonconsensual sexual encounters: one in 2019 during her employment, and another in 2024 after she left his staff. She told CNN that the 2024 incident, occurring in a New York hotel, was rape. This development casts a significant shadow over Swalwell’s political aspirations, immediately drawing national attention to the congressman’s conduct and the legal scrutiny now underway, impacting…

Christopher Mung Siu-tat, a UK-based NGO director, has received multiple retroactive tax bills from Hong Kong authorities after fleeing Beijing’s national security laws. This experience, he states, demonstrates how “The regime can reach me by their long arms wherever I am.” His case exemplifies a worrying trend of transnational repression (TNR) tactics, which now include the weaponisation of financial departments for political ends. Beyond the tax demands, Siu-tat has faced a bounty for his arrest, questioning of relatives, passport cancellation, and even a visit from UK counter-terrorism police concerning his safety, highlighting a multifaceted campaign against dissidents abroad. These incidents…

PETA Asia has staged a dramatic protest outside Hong Kong Technology Venture Company (HKTV) headquarters, condemning the “horrific experiments” revealed in HKTV’s recent annual report. Four PETA Asia supporters donned pig and sheep costumes, mock-bloodied, to highlight what they describe as the decapitation and dismemberment of dozens of animals, kept alive for up to seven hours. The protest specifically targeted HKTVmall, the e-commerce arm of HKTV, urging consumers to boycott the platform until the practices cease. This highly visible demonstration in Tseung Kwan O aimed to draw public attention to the controversial research and pressure HKTV to halt its Life…

Harbin in Heilongjiang province will host the 2025 Global Tourism Economy Forum (GTEF) from December 15 to 17. This marks the first time the event is held outside Macao. Over 1,000 global tourism leaders are expected to attend, highlighting China’s evolving tourism landscape. The forum will serve as a platform for industry experts, policymakers, and business leaders to discuss trends, innovations, and opportunities in the global tourism economy. It will also spotlight China’s strategies for sustainable growth, destination marketing, and travel infrastructure development. Hosting GTEF in Harbin underscores the city’s growing importance as a tourism hub. Known for its winter…