# crackdown (blogs) — RSS Amplifier

Recent posts from the 4 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover crackdown.

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## [Liquidators can pursue PwC globally over Chinese property giant’s collapse, court rules](https://www.ft.com/content/930f2c92-f0e3-4609-b0ad-cdd3d791ab70?syn-25a6b1a6=1)

_2026-08-26 · Hong Kong_

Hong Kong decision has potential to threaten Big Four firms’ partnership network model

## [HRIC Weekly Brief](https://news.hrichina.org/p/hric-weekly-brief-7ca)

_2026-08-26 · HUMAN RIGHTS IN CHINA · Human Rights in China_

This week, artist Gao Zhen was sentenced to three years imprisonment for "infringing on the reputation of heroes and martyrs" over his art, while in Hong Kong, Chow Hang-tung and Lee Cheuk-yan were found guilty of "inciting others to subvert state powers."

## [HRIC Digital Rights Report - July 2026](https://news.hrichina.org/p/hric-digital-rights-report-july-2026)

_2026-08-24 · HUMAN RIGHTS IN CHINA · Human Rights in China_

Last month, China's launch of a new global AI alliance raised concerns about how its political and ideological restrictions may influence AI systems beyond China. Plus, technological advancements provide new ways for the Chinese authorities to monitor digital activity.

## [Asia’s rising riches protect insurers against China’s policy shifts](https://www.ft.com/content/e24984a3-b87b-40a0-a6db-5b5f028ed712?syn-25a6b1a6=1)

_2026-08-21 · Hong Kong_

So long as the region’s wealth accumulation continues to outpace that of most developed economies

## [HRIC Weekly Brief](https://news.hrichina.org/p/hric-weekly-brief-297)

_2026-08-19 · HUMAN RIGHTS IN CHINA · Human Rights in China_

This week, Wise reactivated three bank accounts of Hong Kong activist-in-exile Finn Lau after they were suddenly closed citing “internal policies"; several cases of imprisoned human rights defenders saw new developments; and a Hong Kong teenager was sentenced to 18 months probation for "seditious" bathroom graffiti.

## [A ‘Separatism’ Charge Sparked by a Photograph: the Story of Zhang Yi and His Son From 1989 to Today](https://news.hrichina.org/p/a-separatism-charge-sparked-by-a)

_2026-08-17 · HUMAN RIGHTS IN CHINA · Human Rights in China_

Wuhan activist Zhang Yi has been charged with “inciting separatism” after showing a photograph of the Dalai Lama in Lhasa. For his son, Zhang Hongyuan, who lives in the Netherlands, this was not an unforeseen tragedy, but a day he had spent three years preparing for—and dreading.

## [一张照片引发的“分裂国家”案：张毅父子跨越三十七年的故事](https://news.hrichina.org/p/f79)

_2026-08-17 · HUMAN RIGHTS IN CHINA · Human Rights in China_

武汉活动人士张毅因在拉萨展示达赖喇嘛照片，被控“煽动分裂国家”。对远在荷兰的儿子张弘远而言，这不是一场毫无预兆的灾难，而是他准备了三年、也害怕了三年的那一天。

## [Singapore Inc’s AI ace card in rivalry with Hong Kong](https://www.ft.com/content/7d2969fd-85aa-43fb-ae04-97d1d0ee2463?syn-25a6b1a6=1)

_2026-08-16 · Hong Kong_

Close relations with both US and China mean the latest AI models are easily accessible in the city-state

## [HRIC Weekly Brief](https://news.hrichina.org/p/hric-weekly-brief-888)

_2026-08-12 · HUMAN RIGHTS IN CHINA · Human Rights in China_

HRIC faces cyberattacks after being sanctioned by the Chinese government; imprisoned Zion Church pastor Wang Lin published a letter updating his supporters and pointing out the absurdity of the accusations against him; cybersecurity company VulnCheck reported that routers from Shenzhen Zhibotong Electronics come pre-installed with a backdoor program in their firmware; and more.

## [Portuguese hacker to face trial for malicious ChatGPT clone // Immigrant deported thanks to two-year wait for AIMA // Tourism doing less for economy as boom slows](https://jorgebranco.substack.com/p/portuguese-hacker-to-face-trial-for)

_2026-08-11 · Jorge Branco · Portugal Weekly_

Portuguese news in English on Tuesday, August 11, 2026.

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_2026-08-11 · **Sponsored**_

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## [Hong Kong set to include trading firms in ‘big bang’ tax reforms](https://www.ft.com/content/c9c7c2dc-979e-49b2-a57f-77bb461bb7db?syn-25a6b1a6=1)

_2026-08-11 · Hong Kong_

Proposal is part of push by the Chinese territory to compete with Singapore for top-tier financial talent

## [HRIC Summer Intern Report: China’s Human Rights Issues from the Perspective of a Younger Generation](https://news.hrichina.org/p/hric-summer-intern-report-chinas)

_2026-08-10 · HUMAN RIGHTS IN CHINA · Human Rights in China_

Human Rights in China (HRIC) recently hosted an event, “China’s Human Rights Issues from the Perspective of a Younger Generation,” at NYU School of Law to highlight the work of this year’s Summer Intern Program.

## [中国人权举办暑期实习生汇报会：年轻一代视角下的中国人权议题](https://news.hrichina.org/p/5e4)

_2026-08-10 · HUMAN RIGHTS IN CHINA · Human Rights in China_

2026年7月24日，中国人权（HRIC）在纽约大学法学院举办暑期实习生汇报会“年轻一代视角下的中国人权议题”。中国人权工作人员、暑期实习项目导师、法律学者、学生及公众参加了活动，共同探讨当代中国的人权挑战，以及倡导、法律研究和社区组织的实践路径。

## [Hong Kong’s plan to clear rural villages for a new gateway to China](https://www.ft.com/content/61a23058-730d-4b13-bbbe-d491770d2a76?syn-25a6b1a6=1)

_2026-08-10 · Hong Kong_

Evictions under way near mainland border as city strives to reinvent economy

## [Factnameh Monthly Brief: July 2026](https://factnameh.substack.com/p/factnameh-monthly-brief-july-2026)

_2026-08-06 · Factnameh · Factnameh’s Substack_

A review of Factnameh’s July investigations into information manipulation and public narratives

## [Insurance and bank stocks slide amid China tax crackdown fears](https://www.ft.com/content/7252ef68-a886-4cd0-a450-b5a6cff3a526?syn-25a6b1a6=1)

_2026-08-06 · Hong Kong_

Move to impose levy on returns from policies that serve as investment products causes consternation in Hong Kong

## [HRIC Sanctioned by Chinese Government—Official Statement](https://news.hrichina.org/p/hric-sanctioned-by-chinese-governmentofficial)

_2026-08-05 · HUMAN RIGHTS IN CHINA · Human Rights in China_

The Chinese government’s decision to sanction Human Rights in China (HRIC) is a blatant act of retaliation against entities working to ensure that international trade and commerce are not tainted by forced labor and other serious human rights abuses. It is another attempt by the Chinese government to intimidate and silence organizations that advocate for universal human rights and corporate…

## [HRIC Weekly Brief](https://news.hrichina.org/p/hric-weekly-brief-e03)

_2026-08-05 · HUMAN RIGHTS IN CHINA · Human Rights in China_

Two concerning new laws on exit bans and "online violence" extend the scope of their jurisdiction to include activities carried out outside China, raising fears of transnational repression. And, a professor was reportedly prevented from speaking at a conference in Houston at the behest of Chinese government agents.

## [Minister breaks silence over controversies // Nobel Prize winner says one change would fix Portugal’s economy // Chega claims office vandalised, documents stolen](https://jorgebranco.substack.com/p/minister-breaks-silence-over-controversies)

_2026-08-04 · Jorge Branco · Portugal Weekly_

Portuguese news in English on Tuesday, August 4, 2026.

## [Trouble at lunchtime as Hong Kong private club spat escalates](https://www.ft.com/content/da564e49-d7bb-48c9-a5d9-b847b596b23e?syn-25a6b1a6=1)

_2026-08-01 · Hong Kong_

Golf and Tennis Academy members unhappy that Carlyle & Co members can now use their exclusive Town Club

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_2026-08-01 · **Sponsored**_

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## [Winner of US-China AI rivalry falls 2% in Hong Kong debut](https://www.ft.com/content/cc7d24ec-abfe-440b-9e85-4d725567f278?syn-25a6b1a6=1)

_2026-07-30 · Hong Kong_

Shandong-based Innolight supplies data centre equipment to American and Chinese tech groups

## [HRIC Weekly Brief](https://news.hrichina.org/p/hric-weekly-brief-6a4)

_2026-07-29 · HUMAN RIGHTS IN CHINA · Human Rights in China_

On Monday, formerly imprisoned Hong Kong opposition leader Wu Chi-wai was granted leave to stay in the United Kingdom for six months, as the government revoked their one-week limit that was issued after Wu was briefly detained at the border last Wednesday. International organizations expressed serious concern over his case, and the situation of Hong Kongers in Britain more generally, many of whom…

## [Hong Kong imitates US IPO market but China is its real competition](https://www.ft.com/content/37de868a-0617-4083-bd6e-f485f3cf42ac?syn-25a6b1a6=1)

_2026-07-28 · Hong Kong_

Allowing all companies to file confidentially for an initial public offering looks fruitless

## [Specialist judges to deal with AIMA backlog // New airport to be ready in 2037, not 2035 // Under-pressure minister promises explanations, just not yet](https://jorgebranco.substack.com/p/specialist-judges-to-deal-with-aima)

_2026-07-28 · Jorge Branco · Portugal Weekly_

Portuguese news in English on Tuesday, July 28, 2026

## [How Russia’s Sputnik Became a Political Actor Inside Iran](https://factnameh.substack.com/p/how-russias-sputnik-became-a-political)

_2026-07-24 · Factnameh · Factnameh’s Substack_

A review of 319 reports reveals how the Russian state-owned outlet has intervened in some of Iran’s most sensitive political debates

## [Hong Kong stock exchange relaxes listing rules](https://www.ft.com/content/886d5a1b-f195-4966-9cc3-364ee09a1343?syn-25a6b1a6=1)

_2026-07-24 · Hong Kong_

Global competitiveness drive comes despite bourse being increasingly dominated by Chinese companies

## [HRIC Weekly Brief](https://news.hrichina.org/p/hric-weekly-brief-3fc)

_2026-07-22 · HUMAN RIGHTS IN CHINA · Human Rights in China_

Chinese human rights lawyer Wu Shaoping was detained by ICE last week despite his pending asylum claim; Boston seismologist Youlin Chen has been imprisoned in China since 2024; some U.S. sanctions on Hong Kong officials have lapsed; and more Hong Kong booksellers have been arrested.

## [‘Litany of failures’ behind Hong Kong’s worst tragedy in decades](https://www.ft.com/content/b0dc64fa-3638-4b38-ad04-778d8e73bdf7?syn-25a6b1a6=1)

_2026-07-22 · Hong Kong_

Lawyers investigating the fire that killed 168 people point to ‘unscrupulous’ contractors and ‘systemic’ issues with regulation

## [Ministers under fire as PM rejects exam ‘chaos’ // Taxis can do rideshare and surge price limit scrapped in shakeup](https://jorgebranco.substack.com/p/ministers-under-fire-as-pm-rejects)

_2026-07-21 · Jorge Branco · Portugal Weekly_

Portuguese news in English on Tuesday, July 21, 2026.

## [Debunking the Fake Missile Launcher Image at Iran’s Ahvaz Hospital](https://factnameh.substack.com/p/debunking-the-fake-missile-launcher)

_2026-07-20 · Factnameh · Factnameh’s Substack_

Despite widespread claims that Iran positioned a missile launcher outside Baghaei Hospital, visual and geolocation evidence shows the image is fabricated and does not depict the real site.

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_2026-07-20 · **Sponsored**_

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## [Singapore weighs hedge fund tax cuts to rival Hong Kong](https://www.ft.com/content/d3221c90-c2a4-4bdd-8e0d-6e069bf0ca25?syn-25a6b1a6=1)

_2026-07-19 · Hong Kong_

City-state frets over portfolio managers relocating to Chinese territory

## [The Digital Funeral: How Iran Used Western Influencers to Rewrite History](https://factnameh.substack.com/p/the-digital-funeral-how-iran-used)

_2026-07-16 · Factnameh · Factnameh’s Substack_

Bypassing independent journalism to sell an exaggerated image of national unity to international audiences.

## [Water failures cause growing anger // Rental overhaul sparks serious opposition // Volta side-effect leaves streets filthy](https://jorgebranco.substack.com/p/water-failures-cause-growing-anger)

_2026-07-14 · Jorge Branco · Portugal Weekly_

Portuguese news in English on Tuesday, July 14, 2026.

## [Debunking the 40-Million Turnout Claim at Khamenei’s Funeral](https://factnameh.substack.com/p/debunking-the-40-million-turnout)

_2026-07-12 · Factnameh · Factnameh’s Substack_

Why a 40-plus million turnout defies demographics, spatial limits, and common sense.

## [The Online Narrative Around Iran’s Former Supreme Leader’s Funeral](https://factnameh.substack.com/p/the-online-narrative-around-irans)

_2026-07-10 · Factnameh’s Substack_

Content shared online portrayed the funeral as a larger and more widely supported event than the available evidence indicates.

## [How Many Attended Iran’s Former Supreme Leader’s Funeral?](https://factnameh.substack.com/p/how-many-attended-irans-former-supreme)

_2026-07-08 · Factnameh’s Substack_

Factnameh’s analysis found no evidence to support claims of 10–24 million attendees.

## [Fires burn thousands of hectares, seriously injures two // Authorities admit concern over prolonged heatwave // Number of foreigners leaving Social Security soars](https://jorgebranco.substack.com/p/fires-burn-thousands-of-hectares)

_2026-07-06 · Jorge Branco · Portugal Weekly_

Portuguese news in English on Monday, July 6, 2026.

## [Why the Claim About Falling Unemployment in Iran Does Not Mean More People Are Working](https://factnameh.substack.com/p/why-the-claim-about-falling-unemployment)

_2026-07-03 · Factnameh’s Substack_

Official data show a lower unemployment rate, but the decline partly reflects people leaving the labor market, not an increase in employment.

## [Verifying Viral Images and Claims About Seized Assets in Iraq’s Anti-Corruption Crackdown](https://factnameh.substack.com/p/verifying-viral-images-and-claims)

_2026-07-03 · Factnameh’s Substack_

Factnameh reviewed several viral images claiming Iraq’s recent anti-corruption arrests exposed pro–Islamic Republic networks among Iraqi officials. We found that most of the visuals were either fabric

## [Heatwave hits Portugal after records tumble // Foreign investors launch citizenship crackdown fight // Shock new population figures due to immigration](https://jorgebranco.substack.com/p/heatwave-hits-portugal-after-records)

_2026-06-29 · Jorge Branco · Portugal Weekly_

Portuguese news in English on Tuesday, June 30, 2026

## [Where did Pezeshkian get 20 million barrels of oil for the IRGC Aerospace Force?](https://factnameh.substack.com/p/where-did-pezeshkian-get-20-million)

_2026-06-26 · Factnameh · Factnameh’s Substack_

Factnameh reviewed Iran’s 2026–27 budget to identify the possible source of the 20 million barrels of oil President Masoud Pezeshkian said were allocated to the IRGC Aerospace Force.

## [Neonazis that planned attack on PM had 120 on 'undesirables' list // Controversial labour reform voted down // Rents fall in Porto, stabilise in Lisbon](https://jorgebranco.substack.com/p/neonazis-that-planned-attack-on-pm)

_2026-06-23 · Jorge Branco · Portugal Weekly_

Portuguese news in English on Tuesday, June 23, 2026.

## [Police officer avoids jail for shooting man dead // Parliament divided over sixth immigration law change // Azores air base deal change on table after Rubio comment](https://jorgebranco.substack.com/p/police-officer-avoids-jail-for-shooting)

_2026-06-16 · Jorge Branco · Portugal Weekly_

Portuguese news in English on Tuesday, January 16, 2026.

## [The big reusable cup problem // Beach survival guide - no fines or frustrations // Portugal beats Germany to UN Security Council seat in ‘historic day’](https://jorgebranco.substack.com/p/the-reusable-cup-nightmare-is-real)

_2026-06-09 · Jorge Branco · Portugal Weekly_

Portuguese news in English on Tuesday, June 9, 2026.