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Advocate David Webb Dies; Hong Kong's Trade Tensions Rise

1/18/2026

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David Webb, a Hong Kong advocate for market transparency and shareholder rights, died at 60 from prostate cancer.
He earned respect for his knowledge and integrity.
Rahul Sharma, former Hong Kong cricketer, ran across Sri Lanka in six days to raise over A$20,000 for childhood cancer research.
Beijing condemned United States senators for proposing legislation that could revoke special privileges for Hong Kong's trade offices, accusing them of ideological bias.

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David Webb, a Hong Kong advocate for market transparency and shareholder rights, died at 60 from prostate cancer.
He earned respect for his knowledge and integrity.
Rahul Sharma, former Hong Kong cricketer, ran across Sri Lanka in six days to raise over A$20,000 for childhood cancer research.
Beijing condemned United States senators for proposing legislation that could revoke special privileges for Hong Kong's trade offices, accusing them of ideological bias.