By early January, following the premature departure of its chief executive, Hong Kong’s stock exchange was locked in discussions over a hiring decision crucial to its future as the heart of Asia’s ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Pro-Democracy Activists Sentenced for 2019 Protests
Several of Hong Kong's pro-democracy activists were again under the strain of the city's judicial system on Friday, after a court sentenced eight to prison for their role in protests two years ago. ... ( read original story ...)
Challenges in Britain for those fleeing Hong Kong
It felt like no-one was safe in Hong Kong,” says Aragorn, 37, from his new home in East London. “We saw police shooting protesters with rubber bullets and a lady was hit in the eye. I started telling ... ( read original story ...)
From Protester to Prisoner: How Hong Kong Is Stifling Dissent
Ten pro-democracy activists were sentenced in Hong Kong on Friday to prison terms ranging from 14 months to 18 months over a 2019 protest, the latest in a series of tough punishments that have put ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Tycoon Jimmy Lai Sentenced to 14 Months for Oct 1 Unauthorised Assembly
Jailed Hong Kong media tycoon and Beijing critic Jimmy Lai was sentenced to a further 14 months in prison on Friday for organising an unauthorised assembly on Oct. 1, 2019, during one of the city's ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong lawmakers overhaul electoral system
Hong Kong lawmakers passed a bill Thursday to overhaul the electoral system and ensure only "patriots" govern. Lawmakers voted 40-2 in favor of the bill, with pro-establishment lawmakers voting in ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Has a New Type of Prisoner: Pro-Democracy Activists
Hundreds of protesters, many students or college-educated, face potentially stiff sentences after Beijing’s crackdown. Those behind bars already battle isolation and disillusionment. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong bans Tiananmen crackdown vigil for 2nd year
Hong Kong authorities for the second year have banned the June 4 candlelight vigil to commemorate the bloody crackdown on pro-democracy protests in Beijing’s Tiananmen Square ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong changes electoral law, reduces direct public vote
Hong Kong’s legislature has passed a bill amending electoral laws that drastically reduces the public’s ability to vote and increases the number of pro-Beijing lawmakers making decisions for the city ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Schools Record Exodus of Students as Families Leave City
Primary and secondary schools in Hong Kong are facing a steady exodus of students in the wake of a draconian national security law that has ushered in a citywide crackdown on public criticism of the ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong passes controversial ‘patriots’ law
Hong Kong has passed a controversial electoral reform law, aimed at keeping people China deems "unpatriotic" from positions of political power.The reform will allow a pro-China panel to vet and elect ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong electoral reforms: LegCo passes ‘patriots’ law
Hong Kong has passed a controversial electoral reform law, aimed at keeping people China deems "unpatriotic" from positions of political power. The reform will allow a pro-China panel to vet and elect ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong legislature approves Beijing’s political overhaul
Hong Kong's opposition-devoid legislature on Thursday approved Beijing's radical overhaul of the finance hub's political system which reduces the number of directly elected seats and will freeze out ... ( read original story ...)
‘Patriots rule Hong Kong’ as sweeping pro-Beijing electoral rules passed
Hong Kong's legislature approved the biggest overhaul of its political system in the quarter century since British rule on Thursday, in a decisive step to assert Beijing's authority over the ... ( read original story ...)