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Jimmy Lai Trialed Over His Taiwan and US Connections
Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai testified Wednesday, admitting to meetings with Taiwan's former president Tsai Ing-wen and introducing her to former US officials.
Taiwan Condemns Jailing of Pro-democracy Activists in Hong Kong
Taiwan condemns Beijing's jailing of Hong Kong democracy activists, calling it a suppression of freedom of speech and democracy.
Congressman Rails At Hong Kong Efforts To Block US-based Content
Hong Kong authorities requested a U.S. web hosting company to suspend a website founded by overseas Hong Kong democracy activists, citing alleged violations of the Hong Kong National Security Law. Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi urged the company not to comply, emphasizing the unacceptability of extraterritorial censorship and the importance of protecting freedom of speech.
Academic Freedom Declines Under Hong Kong's National Security Regime, Report Finds
Hong Kong's national security law, enacted in July 2020, has eroded academic freedom.
Hong Kong Court Rejects Jimmy Lai Appeal Against Conviction
Hong Kong's top court rejected the appeal of media tycoon Jimmy Lai and six other activists convicted for their roles in 2019 pro-democracy protests.
Watchdog: Apple Daily Trial Typifies Declining Press Freedom In Hong Kong
Hong Kong's press freedom has plummeted since the enactment of the national security law, with over 900 journalists losing their jobs and several media outlets closing or relocating.
Canadian Judge Announces Departure From Hong Kong’s Top Court
Hong Kong's top court faces departures of overseas judges, including former Canadian Chief Justice Beverly McLachlin, citing concerns over erosion of rule of law and political environment. Resignations follow national security law enacted by mainland China in 2020.
US Decries Hong Kong Court Ban On Protest Song
The Hong Kong Court of Appeal has banned the protest song "Glory to Hong Kong", citing its potential to incite secession and insult the Chinese national anthem.
Hong Kong Passes Homegrown National Security Law, Sparking International Backlash
Hong Kong enacts sweeping national security law, raising concerns over erosion of civil liberties, freedom of press, and business operations.
Explainer: What Is in Hong Kong’s New National Security Law?
Critics argue the newly pushed law Article 23 is broader than the existing law, transplanting mainland China’s laws and expanding police powers in Hong Kong.