HK court rules mask ban unconstitutional, police continue to besiege campus

13 Sept 22:48 Key points summarised by AI

Hong Kong's High Court ruled the government's revived emergency law, used to ban face masks during protests, unconstitutional, citing incompatibility with the city's Basic Law.
Police continue to besiege Polytechnic University, where hundreds of anti-government protesters are trapped with petrol bombs and homemade weapons after a night of fiery stand-offs.
Dozens of protesters attempting to flee the university were arrested, while others blocked roads and set a bridge on fire, leading to 38 overnight injuries and police firing live rounds.
Protesters inside the campus expressed desperation, calling for international help as police urged them to surrender weapons and leave peacefully.

Bai Lu meet-and-greet cancelled days after China’s safety warning

Today 15:28 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's Tourism and Sports Minister announced the government will seek clarification from the Chinese Embassy regarding its recent travel advisory warning Chinese nationals about safety concerns in Thailand.
The travel advisory is anticipated to negatively impact the number of Chinese tourists visiting Thailand, despite recent increases in arrivals.
A meet-and-greet event featuring Chinese actress Bai Lu, a WeTV Global Ambassador, was abruptly cancelled just days after the Chinese Embassy issued its safety warning, though no official reason was provided.
The Chinese Embassy's advisory urged citizens to beware of job scams, fraudulent investments, suspicious travel arrangements, and the risk of illegal detention or being lured to the Thai-Myanmar border.
Chinese nationals were advised to verify job offers, use legitimate transport, avoid high-risk border areas, protect personal documents, and keep family informed of travel plans.