You may have noticed a severe drop-off in posting in recent weeks. Quite a few reasons for this, significant among them being my transitioning out of the private law firm/outside counsel business to my new position (as of last week) as Asia Regional Counsel for an American software company. I’ll probably throw some details on […]
2013-02-24
Two Hong Kong women who were allegedly unlawfully detained in Argentina have contacted the Chinese Embassy, and are safe.
The women, aged 17 and 18, are currently assisting Argentinian Police enquiries into their detention, with the help of embassy staff.
Hong Kong Police are sending a team of three inspectors to assist in the investigation. The team will meet with the women upon their arrival in Argentina.
The Immigration Department will maintain close contact with the women and their family, as well as with the Office of the Commissioner of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Hong Kong and the Chinese Embassy in Argentina.
2013-02-24
Police today charged a 43-year-old man with one count of murder, in connection with a case involving a 37-year-old woman whose body was found off Yau Ma Tei Typhoon Shelter on February 16.
He was arrested yesterday in Chai Wan, and will appear before Eastern Magistrates' Courts tomorrow.
2013-02-24
Secretary for Security TK Lai will leave Hong Kong on February 25 for a two-day visit to Guangzhou and Shenzhen.
He will lead a delegation including Commissioner of Police Andy Tsang, Deputy Director of Immigration Chung Lam-wai and Deputy Secretary for Security Maggie Wong.
The delegation will call on officials from Guangdong Province’s Public Security Department and the Shenzhen Municipal Public Security Bureau.
2013-02-24
Some commentators on my first post on this issue have raised the following objection: First commenter: "Sorry but China made a reservation when ratifying UNCLOS and expressly does not accept the compulsory dispute settlement regime under s 287." Second commenter:…
2013-02-24
Some commentators on my first post on this issue have raised the following objection: First commenter: "Sorry but China made a reservation when ratifying UNCLOS and expressly does not accept the compulsory dispute settlement regime under s 287." Second commenter:…
2013-02-24
I blogged a few days ago about China's purported rejection of arbitration under UNCLOS of the Philippines' complaint over the Nansha islands. After speaking with colleagues who are international law specialists, I can add a bit more to the following…
2013-02-24
I blogged a few days ago about China's purported rejection of arbitration under UNCLOS of the Philippines' complaint over the Nansha islands. After speaking with colleagues who are international law specialists, I can add a bit more to the following…