Hong Kong journalist arrested on sedition charge
Authorities detain media founder over Prince Edward station clash video, as press freedom groups voice concern.
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Verdict due in trial of Hong Kong’s pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai
The 156-day trial, the most high-profile use of Beijing’s draconian national security law, is set to come to a close.
Low turnout in Hong Kong election as anger grows over deadly fire
The city’s anti-corruption agency says four men arrested over social media posts encouraging people not to vote.
As Hong Kong reckons with worst fire in decades, many see echoes of 2019
Unresolved anger and mistrust from the 2019 protests have hung over the response to the deadly Tai Po fire.
Hong Kong student union suspended over calls for justice for fire victims
Hong Kong Baptist University student union says suspension was ‘unfounded’ and may have ‘ulterior motives’.
Beijing’s top diplomat in HK sets out red lines for new US Consul General
China told the US envoy to abide by ‘fundamental norms governing international relations’, including noninterference.
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Who is Jimmy Lai, Hong Kong’s jailed media tycoon?
Verdict in Lai’s national security trial is being closely watched as a test of Hong Kong’s rule of law.
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China angered as Hong Kong activists granted asylum in UK, Australia
Hong Kong activist Tony Chung and ex-lawmaker Ted Hui have been granted asylum in the UK and Australia.
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Trump promises to ‘save’ jailed Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai
Closing arguments are due to begin in the national security trial of Jimmy Lai, 77, a critic of China’s Communist Party.
UK, US blast Hong Kong rewards for help to catch activists overseas
Hong Kong’s national security police announces arrest warrants for 19 pro-democracy activists mostly living in UK.
UK moves to reinstate extradition deal with Hong Kong despite concerns
The UK Home Office says the move will prevent criminals from ‘evading justice’; critics say it legitimizes oppression.
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