Paul Wang

On 12 October, Sixtus Baggio Leung Chung-hang and Yau Wai-ching swore allegiance to the "Hong Kong nation" wrapped in a banner that said "Hong Kong is not China." The government wants to expel them, but that could happen only with a two-third majority of legislators. Pan-Democrats hold almost half of the seats. This is a signal to Beijing.

The Bangkok Post reveals the backstory of "a favor" in Beijing by the Thai authorities. Lawyers for Human Rights: Bangkok has violated the UN Convention, and must apologize. And Hong Kong and Beijing must issue a formal complaint for "illegal detention."

The student leader of the Occupy Central protests was detained for 12 hours and then sent back to Hong Kong. In Thailand set to commemorate 40 years since the massacre of students by Thai law enforcement. Fears for a government boycott. The young man is preparing a pre-recorded video, and a video-conference over the Internet.

Wong was in Bangkok to attend a commemoration of the massacre of students in 1976, by the military junta of the time. Thailand under the influence of China: It handed over one of the publishers who "disappeared" in China; It expelled two Chinese dissidents; has sent dozens of Uyghur refugees back to China.

The three young people who gave rise to the protest of the "umbrellas" will likely face a few years in prison. Occupy Central was born to demand full democracy in the territory. Wong: "We do not regret what we have done." The threat to freedom of expression.

The names of about 140 world politicians and others, including Chinese President Xi’s brother-in-law, Li Peng’s children, the emir of Qatar, and close friends of Vladimir Putin, pop up in some of the 11.5 million leaked records. They all used the services of Mossack Fonseca, a Panama-based law firm, to hide their finances from the taxman.

The clashes erupted after police intervened to clear the traditional Hong Kong street food vendors. 24 people arrested, including members of anti-China groups. Police accused of using too much violence.

Shanghai losses 3.2%; Shenzhen 4.4; Hong Kong 2.4. Chinese economy "worst nightmare" in 2016. Other Asian markets feel knock on effect.

Trading has been suspended on stock markets only 15 minutes after opening. Restrictions for another three months on the sale of shares. Losses on Stock Exchanges in Hong Kong, Tokyo, Seoul, Sydney. Yuan devalued.

Gay Pride slams Card Tong for defending the family, as a union of a man and a woman. The aim is to enshrine gay "rights" and eliminate "discrimination" in the law, including the recognition of gay marriage. Criticised for not following the pope and the Synod, the bishop calls on Catholics to be vigilant. A workshop on lovemaking techniques involves sex workers showing how to use sex toys and perform massages. For the upcoming District Council elections, the bishop calls on the faithful to take into account candidates’ views on gay marriage.

For Janet Allen, head of the Fed, China and emerging markets have uncertain outlooks. The Shanghai stock market recovered slightly despite a bad week. Skepticism about China, the US and world economy.

Three student leaders - Joshua Wong, Nathan Law, and Alex Chow – have been accused of unlawful assembly and inciting others to take part in. Benny Tai, Robert Chung, and Daniel Chua have been accused of receiving anonymous donations to promote pro-democracy referendum, and conducting public opinion studies on the matter.