A draft of the legislation, which many fear will be used to suppress dissent, was deliberated by lawmakers in Beijing, but reports said a vote would come later.
Harboring Hong Kong ‘Rioters’ Will Harm Taiwan, China Says
Offering protection to “rioters” from Hong Kong will only harm Taiwan’s people and is an interference in the Chinese-ruled city’s affairs, China’s government said, denouncing plans by Taiwan to help …
Pompeo says way U.S. treats Hong Kong depends on how China does
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on Friday the United States would in future treat Hong Kong as a Chinese city rather than an autonomous one to the extent that China treats the territory as a …
AP Interview: Martin Lee sees end of the Hong Kong he knows
The man nicknamed Hong Kong’s “Father of Democracy” said Friday that Beijing is trying to take control of the semi-autonomous city with an impending national security law, …
SunTrust Approved by SEC as a Tourism Business Listed on PSE
HONG KONG, June 19, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Suncity Group Holdings Limited (“Suncity” or the “Company”, Hong Kong Stock Exchange code: 1383) would like to announce that Suntrust Home Developers, Inc. (“S …
China Readies Strict Security Law for Hong Kong
Chinese lawmakers are discussing legislation that could drastically curtail freedoms in the semiautonomous territory.
Activist Joshua Wong says he plans to run for Hong Kong legislature
Prominent Hong Kong democracy activist Joshua Wong said on Friday he planned to run for a seat in the Chinese-ruled city’s legislature, setting up a new battle with authorities after being barred from …
The ‘Father of Democracy’ Caught Between Hong Kong’s Extremes
Martin Lee, 82, has dedicated his life to bringing democracy to the Chinese territory while working within the system. Now he is under fire from both sides.
Hong Kong’s public broadcaster faces rising pressure to self-censor
Journalists at Hong Kong’s public broadcaster have been told to tone down their coverage of the city’s independence movement, underlining concerns over rising self-censorship in the territory’s media.
To swerve and deflect: While U.S. tackles police brutality, Hong Kong is in denial
Official failure to acknowledge officers’ wrongdoing has led to a collapse in trust in the force, and a breakdown between the city’s leaders and those they govern.