When it comes to desirable travel destinations post-pandemic, Hong Kong would be an obvious choice. But the broad language and global scope of the city’s new security law raise questions for foreign …
Australia offers five-year extension to Hong Kong visa holders and cancels extradition treaty
Prime minister Scott Morrison says the new national security law is ‘a fundamental change of circumstances’ in the territory …
Australia Halts Hong Kong Extradition Agreement and Expands Visa Program
Prime Minister Scott Morrison said visas for Hong Kongers already in Australia would be extended by five years, and suggested that businesses move from the city to his country.
Australia ends Hong Kong extradition treaty, extends visas
Australia suspended its extradition treaty with Hong Kong and extended visas for Hong Kong residents in response to China’s imposition of a tough national security …
Global Cases Top 12 Million; Hong Kong Outbreak: Virus Update
Global coronavirus cases topped 12 million, with the U.S. accounting for more than 3 million as surges in California and Texas drove infections in the country to another daily record.
Hong Kong’s tough top cop overshadows embattled leader Lam as China cracks down
Chris Tang has been pivotal in dousing the protests that roiled Hong Kong. Beijing’s imposition of a security law gives him powerful tools to quell all dissent.
Hong Kong: Call for spy cameras in classrooms
Supporters of the Chinese government are calling for surveillance cameras to be installed in Hong Kong classrooms as teachers warn of further threats to their freedom and independence after the …
Angela Merkel accused of being too soft over Hong Kong
Angela Merkel is under pressure on the home front to follow Britain’s lead and take a harder line against China after its security crackdown in Hong Kong.Up to now the German chancellor has trodden …
China’s Great Firewall descends on Hong Kong internet users
Residents rush to erase digital footprints as law gives police powers over online activity …
Hong Kongers Say Taiwan Is Their First Choice as Exile Looms
We conducted an online survey of 890 Hong Kong citizens through Survey Sampling International (Dynata) between June 22 and 26, right before the passage of the national security law. Our sample …