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The Hong Kong protests began in 2019 in opposition to a proposed extradition law that would have allowed the transfer of fugitives to mainland China, among other jurisdictions. The demonstrations escalated into a much wider and prolonged anti-government movement that resulted in increasingly violent clashes between protesters and police across the city. The social unrest continues to simmer amid the coronavirus pandemic that has shut down parts of the city.
The Basic Law as the constitutional foundation of the city contains two equally legitimate but contradictory visions which, in the end, prove to be incompatible.
Sudden resignation of university chief Rocky Tuan Sung-chi opens door for someone who may continue the good work of the Hong Kong institution.
As the city faces a mental health crisis, those who are suffering can now dial 18111 and receive 24-hour support from a government-backed hotline.
Weaponising human rights and interfering with other people’s judicial systems are par for the course for the Five Eyes nations and their media allies.
Return of New Year’s Eve extravaganza after so many years should light up city in the eyes of the world and delight public.
New recruits also learn how to listen and make a life-or-death difference as Hong Kong faces its own challenges in uncertain times.
Hong Kong tycoon Jimmy Lai wanted to meet radicals ‘in bid to de-escalate’ chaos
- Media mogul had proposed a ‘purification scheme’ seeking to de-escalate violence that had gripped the city, prosecution witness Wayland Chan says
- Prosecutors alleged that Lai gave instructions to activists of a global lobbying group via Chan to instigate economic sanctions and other hostile acts from the West
Watch out for security threats that can ‘spread like viruses’: Hong Kong leader
Vigilance is required because of the ‘sudden’ and ‘persistent’ nature of national security risks, he says.
Vigilance is required because of the ‘sudden’ and ‘persistent’ nature of national security risks, he says.
The last straw: will online shopping loophole hinder Hong Kong plastic ban?
Ban targets sale and distribution of plastic items, but not possession, so people can still buy online.
Ban targets sale and distribution of plastic items, but not possession, so people can still buy online.
Hong Kong court hears Jimmy Lai gave cash to back campaign to pressure government
Paralegal Wayland Chan explains his links to tycoon Jimmy Lai, his right-hand man Mark Simon and activist Andy Li at West Kowloon Court.
Paralegal Wayland Chan explains his links to tycoon Jimmy Lai, his right-hand man Mark Simon and activist Andy Li at West Kowloon Court.
Hong Kong activist told to flee to UK after receiving bail, Jimmy Lai trial hears
Activist turned prosecution witness Andy Li tells media mogul’s defence lawyers about unsuccessful escape attempt to Taiwan in late August 2020.
Activist turned prosecution witness Andy Li tells media mogul’s defence lawyers about unsuccessful escape attempt to Taiwan in late August 2020.
Hong Kong’s first sentence for non-white-clad rioter in 2019 MTR station battle
Hong Kong accountant, 43, jailed after he is convicted of rioting at Yuen Long MTR station in 2019 clash with white-clad mob.
Hong Kong accountant, 43, jailed after he is convicted of rioting at Yuen Long MTR station in 2019 clash with white-clad mob.
Court told Hong Kong man worked with people abroad for sanctions on city, China
Lobbyist Andy Li said he worked with Japanese legislator, a political activist and a financier, both based in Britain, to have sanctions applied.
Lobbyist Andy Li said he worked with Japanese legislator, a political activist and a financier, both based in Britain, to have sanctions applied.
Hong Kong court convicts accountant of rioting at Yuen Long MTR station in 2019
Judge Clement Lee says defendant claimed to be acting in self-defence when in fact he teamed up with others to fight white-clad mob.
Judge Clement Lee says defendant claimed to be acting in self-defence when in fact he teamed up with others to fight white-clad mob.
‘UK politician asked Jimmy Lai to cover pushback against Hong Kong security law’
Court hears UK politician Luke de Pulford approached Lai about publicising launch of Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China.
Court hears UK politician Luke de Pulford approached Lai about publicising launch of Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China.
Hong Kong’s leader says early prison release hard to get after Article 23 law
‘This is exactly what I want to tell the public: do not try to do any behaviour or activities that endanger national security … do not try to test the law,’ John Lee says.
‘This is exactly what I want to tell the public: do not try to do any behaviour or activities that endanger national security … do not try to test the law,’ John Lee says.
Hong Kong ‘Captain America’ first inmate barred from early release under new law
Activist Adam Ma was not granted early release for good behaviour because of the enactment of the Safeguarding National Security Ordinance, sources say.
Activist Adam Ma was not granted early release for good behaviour because of the enactment of the Safeguarding National Security Ordinance, sources say.
Absconders likely to be first target as Hong Kong’s Article 23 law takes effect
Justice minister Paul Lam and security chief Chris Tang address range of public concerns over new law in interview with the Post.
Justice minister Paul Lam and security chief Chris Tang address range of public concerns over new law in interview with the Post.
Advocacy group allegedly backed by Hong Kong’s Lai prepared sanctions list: witness
SWHK alliance prepared sanctions list targeting more than 140 individuals that paved way for US penalties against those deemed to have undermined city’s autonomy, detained activist Andy Li tells court.
SWHK alliance prepared sanctions list targeting more than 140 individuals that paved way for US penalties against those deemed to have undermined city’s autonomy, detained activist Andy Li tells court.
Hong Kong must fight blowback after passing Article 23 law: analysts
Experts say government must ‘redouble’ efforts to tackle worries raised by overseas community over domestic national security law to preserve city’s position as international hub.
Experts say government must ‘redouble’ efforts to tackle worries raised by overseas community over domestic national security law to preserve city’s position as international hub.
‘Historic moment’: Hong Kong passes Article 23 law after marathon session
No hint of dissent in Legislative Council as all 88 members take turns over 10 hours to speak of their ‘historic mission’ to plug legal loopholes.
No hint of dissent in Legislative Council as all 88 members take turns over 10 hours to speak of their ‘historic mission’ to plug legal loopholes.
Hong Kong police told of risk at MTR station 2 days before 2019 violence: witness
Ex-Yuen Long District Council chairman tells riot trial of fellow district councillor that he alerted police to potential trouble at Yuen Long MTR in 2019 two days before violence erupted.
Ex-Yuen Long District Council chairman tells riot trial of fellow district councillor that he alerted police to potential trouble at Yuen Long MTR in 2019 two days before violence erupted.
Hong Kong accuses BBC of smearing city’s national security law
Report covered sentencing of Hong Kong actor Gregory Wong, who was among three political activists and 10 others charged with rioting and breaching Legco complex.
Report covered sentencing of Hong Kong actor Gregory Wong, who was among three political activists and 10 others charged with rioting and breaching Legco complex.
Hong Kong actor Gregory Wong jailed for 6 years, 2 months over Legco storming
Actor among three political activists and 11 others appearing at West Kowloon Court over storming of Legco building on July 1, 2019.
Actor among three political activists and 11 others appearing at West Kowloon Court over storming of Legco building on July 1, 2019.
Hong Kong court rejects appeal by Tiananmen alliance trio in police probe case
Trio from Hong Kong Alliance in Support of Patriotic Democratic Movements of China were convicted last year for rejecting police request for information on group.
Trio from Hong Kong Alliance in Support of Patriotic Democratic Movements of China were convicted last year for rejecting police request for information on group.
‘Hong Kong activist Agnes Chow, group involved in global anti-government push’
Witness Andy Li says Agnes Chow helped place an advert in Japanese newspaper as part of initiative to urge overseas governments to take action against Hong Kong administration.
Witness Andy Li says Agnes Chow helped place an advert in Japanese newspaper as part of initiative to urge overseas governments to take action against Hong Kong administration.
Ex-lawmaker denies allegation he tried instigating clashes with mob in 2019
Former lawmaker Lam Cheuk-ting, 46, was challenged by the prosecution over his motive to intervene in a protest at Yuen Long MTR station on July 21, 2019.
Former lawmaker Lam Cheuk-ting, 46, was challenged by the prosecution over his motive to intervene in a protest at Yuen Long MTR station on July 21, 2019.
Detention period in Hong Kong security bill ‘enough time to investigate’
Secretary for Security Chris Tang says total 16-day detention period gives police sufficient time to gather evidence and also preserves human rights.
Secretary for Security Chris Tang says total 16-day detention period gives police sufficient time to gather evidence and also preserves human rights.
Hong Kong Article 23 bill has life sentence for crimes such as treason, insurrection
Penalty takes aim at social unrest in 2019 during which major infrastructure such as MTR stations, the airport, roads and traffic lights were vandalised.
Penalty takes aim at social unrest in 2019 during which major infrastructure such as MTR stations, the airport, roads and traffic lights were vandalised.
Stiffer penalties for sedition under new Hong Kong Article 23 bill
Person with seditious intention is defined as one inciting hatred or disaffection on Hong Kong’s public officers or offices of mainland’s central authorities in city.
Person with seditious intention is defined as one inciting hatred or disaffection on Hong Kong’s public officers or offices of mainland’s central authorities in city.
Hong Kong court rejects appeal by jailed opposition activist Tam Tak-chi
Tam Tak-chi, former vice-chairman of now-disbanded People Power party, argued his chanting of slogans did not equate to having an intention to incite violence.
Tam Tak-chi, former vice-chairman of now-disbanded People Power party, argued his chanting of slogans did not equate to having an intention to incite violence.
Hongkonger who used false identity to escape police custody jailed for 2½ years
Court hears chef Chan Shu-wa promised Lam King-ho HK$20,000 in exchange for his identity card, wristbands.
Court hears chef Chan Shu-wa promised Lam King-ho HK$20,000 in exchange for his identity card, wristbands.
Ex-lawmaker went to scene of mob attack out of concern, Hong Kong court hears
Former lawmaker Lam Cheuk-ting says he had a bad feeling mass attack would break out at Yuen Long MTR station and residents would be hurt by men armed with rods.
Former lawmaker Lam Cheuk-ting says he had a bad feeling mass attack would break out at Yuen Long MTR station and residents would be hurt by men armed with rods.
Lai, 6 others had no excuse to join illegal 2019 march, Hong Kong top court rules
Court of Final Appeal says intention of media tycoon Jimmy Lai and six former opposition lawmakers to defy police ban on the illegal procession on August 18, 2019 ‘overwhelmingly’ evident.
Court of Final Appeal says intention of media tycoon Jimmy Lai and six former opposition lawmakers to defy police ban on the illegal procession on August 18, 2019 ‘overwhelmingly’ evident.
Hong Kong hits out at fugitive Ted Hui after he calls for sanctions on officials
Government accuses Ted Hui of ‘doxxing’ and ‘collusion with foreign forces’ after he calls for city officials involved in his court cases to be added to US sanctions list.
Government accuses Ted Hui of ‘doxxing’ and ‘collusion with foreign forces’ after he calls for city officials involved in his court cases to be added to US sanctions list.
Hong Kong judge questions whether Lai’s ‘supportive words’ proof of conspiracy
Prosecutors turn attention to testimony that media tycoon told his employees to ‘hang in there’ after his prosecution and incarceration in late 2020.
Prosecutors turn attention to testimony that media tycoon told his employees to ‘hang in there’ after his prosecution and incarceration in late 2020.