Hong Kong

Joshua Wong Sentenced in Another Hong Kong Activism case

Wong rose to prominence in 2014 pro-democracy protests in the Chinese territory and was in custody after he indicated his…

2 years ago

Beijing-Backed Hardliner John Lee Chosen as Hong Kong’s Next Leader

John Lee has been confirmed as Hong Kong’s next chief executive following a campaign that critics labelled as absurd after…

2 years ago

Hong Kong Man Sentenced to 9 Years in Prison in First National Security Case

The first person convicted under Hong Kong’s national security law will face nine years in prison for terrorist activities and…

3 years ago

Hong Kong Probes Booing of China Anthem at Olympic Broadcast in Shopping Mall

Hong Kong police say they have begun an investigation into the booing of China’s national anthem in a shopping mall…

3 years ago

Hong Kong Security Law Has ‘Decimated’ Freedoms, Says Amnesty

Authorities in Hong Kong are using the national security law that China imposed a year ago to crack down on…

3 years ago

One Million Copies: Last Apple Daily Newspaper Edition Sold Out Across Hong Kong

Across Hong Kong, people lined up early Thursday to buy the last print edition of the last remaining pro-democracy newspaper.…

3 years ago

Apple Daily Could Shut ‘in Days’ after Hong Kong Asset Freeze

Hong Kong pro-democracy newspaper Apple Daily will be forced to shut “in a matter of days” after authorities used the…

3 years ago

Apple Daily Editor, CEO Denied Bail in Hong Kong

Two executives of Hong Kong pro-democracy newspaper Apple Daily, charged under a national security law, were denied bail on Saturday…

3 years ago

For China’s Property Developers, Hong Kong is Becoming Shenzhen’s Backyard

Chinese property developers have turned their sights to Hong Kong's border districts as mainlanders from neighbouring boomtown Shenzhen consider parts…

4 years ago

Media Tycoon Jimmy Lai, 6 Other Hong Kong Democracy Leaders Convicted Over Peaceful Rally

A court in Hong Kong has found seven prominent pro-democracy politicians and campaigners guilty of unauthorised assembly over their role…

4 years ago

China Passes Hong Kong ‘Patriot’ Electoral Reforms, Demands Loyalty

China has passed several changes to Hong Kong's electoral rules which will tighten its control over the city, state media…

4 years ago

Hong Kong Halts Use of Pfizer Vaccine, Cites Defective Lids

Hong Kong suspended use of the Pfizer vaccine Wednesday after its Chinese distributor informed the city that one batch had…

4 years ago

Thousands of Hong Kong Residents Locked Down to Contain Coronavirus

Thousands of Hong Kong residents were locked down in their homes Saturday in an unprecedented move to contain a worsening…

4 years ago