Four pro-democracy figures were ousted from the legislature, prompting another 15 to vow to resign in solidarity, as Beijing cracks down on one of the city’s few remaining venues for political …
China forces ouster of Hong Kong pro-democracy lawmakers, quashing opposition
For the first time since Britain returned the city to Chinese sovereignty in 1997, there is likely to be no political opposition in the legislature.
Hong Kong pro-democracy lawmakers resign after China ruling
Four opposition pro-democracy lawmakers in Hong Kong have been disqualified with immediate effect. It came moments after China passed a resolution allowing for the disqualification of lawmakers found …
China exerts its control over Hong Kong’s legislative council
For years, China came at Hong Kong’s opposition politicians in roundabout ways to maintain a facade of legitimacy. Now the gloves are entirely off. In a characteristically vague yet sweeping manner, …
Four Hong Kong lawmakers unseated as Beijing moves to silence opposition
The entirety of Hong Kong’s elected pro-democracy opposition announced its resignation Wednesday in protest over the expulsion of four lawmakers. The dramatic move comes after Beijing passed a …
Four Hong Kong lawmakers unseated as Beijing moves to silence opposition
The entirety of Hong Kong’s elected pro-democracy opposition announced its resignation Wednesday in protest over the expulsion of four lawmakers. The dramatic move comes after Beijing passed a …
Hong Kong pro-democracy lawmakers resign en masse after Beijing rules to quash dissent
The entirety of Hong Kong’s elected pro-democracy opposition announced its resignation Wednesday in protest over the expulsion of four lawmakers. The dramatic move comes after Beijing passed a …
All Hong Kong Pro-democracy Lawmakers To Resign As China Crushes Opposition
Hong Kong’s pro-democracy lawmakers said Wednesday they would all quit in protest at the ousting of four of their colleagues who were judged a threat to national security by authoritarian Beijing. The …
Hong Kong-Singapore ‘travel bubble’ to launch on November 22
The “travel bubble” agreed between Hong Kong and Singapore will be opened on November 22, their governments said Wednesday, in a rare piece of good news for the pandemic-battered tourism industry.
Singapore to Start ‘World First’ Air Travel Bubble With Hong Kong
Hong Kong and Singapore will start an air travel bubble that will replace quarantine with Covid-19 testing from Nov. 22, officials said in separate media briefings Wednesday.