In one of Edmond Kok’s creations, a 3D visualization of a spiky coronavirus bursts out of a face mask. Another mask uses a plastic takeout container to remind people of …
I won’t be intimidated, says Hong Kong tycoon arrested under security law
During Jimmy Lai’s 40 hours in police custody this week, the Hong Kong media mogul had plenty of time to reflect on the prospect that he could face life behind bars for his outspoken criticisms of …
Each week Beijing’s message to Hong Kong gets clearer: we can do what we like
Since the anti-sedition law the territory has entered uncharted waters, says writer Ilaria Maria Sala …
Arrest of Hong Kong Activist Agnes Chow Reignites Calls for a ‘Mulan’ Boycott
“Mulan” star Liu Yifei drew ire last year for supporting Hong Kong police in the face of protests, and now activist Chow is being elevated as a folk heroine.
Taiwan finalizes $62 billion purchase of F-16 jets from Lockheed Martin
The Lockheed contract comes as Beijing flexes its political muscle in Hong Kong, imposing a sweeping security law on the international business hub, a move that has caused concern in Taiwan.
UK halts military training for Hong Kong police as relations with China decline
The government has barred UK military personnel from training the Hong Kong police force and two other organisations amid worsening relations with China. Both the army and the RAF run limited drill …
Sen. Ted Cruz: China sanctions me again – Communist Party is terrified and lashing out
China announced sanctions against me this week for the second time in a month. This time it was for speaking out against China’s deepening control of Hong Kong.
Taiwan’s China-Friendly Opposition Routed in Mayoral By-Election
Taiwan’s main opposition party the Kuomintang (KMT), which traditionally favours close ties with China, was routed in a key mayoral by-election on Saturday, a vote overshadowed by turmoil in Hong Kong …
‘Time is our weapon’: Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai speaks after arrest – video report
The media tycoon and prominent pro-democracy figure spoke to the Guardian’s Helen Davidson after being arrested on suspicion of being in breach of Beijing’s national security law.
‘I do not trust the police’: Hong Kong minorities battle for equal treatment following suspect’s death in police custody
At around 5pm on May 7, Yau Tsim Mong district police officers subdued a man on Hong Kong’s Nathan Road in Tsim Sha Tsui for “five to seven minutes, a …