PLA commander says 10,000 troops are prepared to ‘safeguard’ city’s sovereignty as Beijing warns against ‘underestimating’ China …
Coronavirus: China’s ‘Sars hero’ Zhong Nanshan urges Hong Kong to relax border controls with mainland and Macau
Leading infectious disease expert Zhong Nanshan also praises Hong Kong for its efforts to contain coronavirus.
China, U.S. on ‘Brink of New Cold War’ Over Coronavirus, Hong Kong, Foreign Minister Says
China and the United States are veering toward a “new Cold War,” Beijing’s foreign minister warned just one day after Hong Kong protests reignited.
U.S. threatens China with sanctions over handling of pro-democracy protesters
The Trump administration is threatening new sanctions over China’s crackdown on pro-democracy demonstrations in Hong Kong. Protesters clashed with police over a proposed national security law from …
Taiwan promises ‘necessary assistance’ to Hong Kong’s people
Taiwan will provide the people of Hong Kong with “necessary assistance”, President Tsai Ing-wen said, after a resurgence in protests in the Chinese ruled territory against newly proposed national …
Pro-democracy protesters clash with police in Hong Kong over Beijing’s proposed law
Protesters in Hong Kong clashed with police over Beijing’s plan to impose a tough new security law. There’s fear it would crush freedoms in the former British territory. Ramy Inocencio reports.
China seeks to reassure investors rattled over HK security law
China has sought to reassure international investors that a proposed national security law that critics say gravely threatens Hong Kong’s autonomy would instead improve the business environment in the …
Hong Kong and Beijing Officials Defend Security Laws, Citing Threat of Terrorism
China’s foreign ministry office in Hong Kong and the city’s security chief on Monday defended proposed national security laws by describing some acts in mass pro-democracy protests last year as …
Two Sessions, two cities: what can Hong Kong learn from Macau’s experience of national security legislation?
Macau brought in the legislation on its own in 2009 but commentators warn of its limitations as a model for Hong Kong.
Taiwan will provide ‘necessary assistance’ to protesters in Hong Kong
Over time, many pro-democracy protesters who fled Hong Kong found safe refuge in Taiwan, especially over the last 12 months. Just yesterday, Hong Kong police fired tear gas and used water cannons …