The gangly youth was one of thousands of pro-democracy protesters who tried to hold their annual march to mark the anniversary of Hong Kong’s handover from the UK to China on July 1. Tensions were …
As China tightens its grip on Hong Kong, people are leaving for Taiwan
Residents of Hong Kong, deeply concerned by Beijing’s new security law, seek safety and freedom in nearby Taiwan.
China arrests Hong Kong activists under strict new national security law
China passed a strict new national security law that makes any act of sedition, treason, terrorism and secession illegal. Hundreds of activists in Hong Kong have been arrested since it was implemented …
China Appoints Protest and Propaganda Enforcer to Tame Hong Kong
Beijing sent a forceful message about the enforcement of its new national-security law in Hong Kong, installing an official with experience battling protests and media as its chief enforcer.
Canada suspends extradition treaty with Hong Kong over new security law
Philippe Champagne says Canada is suspending its extradition treaty with Hong Kong as part of a package of responses to the new security law China has imposed on the territory.
China appoints Communist Party hardliner to oversee Hong Kong’s new security office
Just days after a draconian national security law went into effect in Hong Kong this week, Beijing has appointed a hardline, controversial Communist Party figure – Zheng Yanxiong – as chief of the new …
Hong Kong Security Law Stuns International Business: ‘It Turns Out It Is Really Bad’
Beijing is telling foreign companies not to worry, but its intercession in Hong Kong has executives fearing that the city’s unique role as a business hub is in jeopardy.
Hong Kongers say possible China repression spurring exodus to Taiwan
Residents of Hong Kong, deeply concerned by Beijing’s new security law, seek safety and freedom in nearby Hong Kong.
Senate passes bill to punish China over Hong Kong national security law
The Republican-controlled Senate on Thursday unanimously passed bipartisan legislation to punish China for imposing a new sweeping national security law on Hong Kong, sending the bill to President …
No politics, please! Hong Kong finance professionals impose self-censorship after security law
A year ago, growing anti-government demonstrations in Hong Kong were a hot topic in conversations among bankers, lawyers and other investment professionals in one of the world’s biggest and freest …