Thousands of officers flooded the streets to stop a demonstration that had been planned to show public anger over the postponement and the imposition of a draconian security law. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong activist arrested for ‘seditious words’ before rally
An opposition activist was arrested in Hong Kong on Sunday by a new police squad for "uttering seditious words", hours before a rally against a controversial security law. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong opposition activist Tam Tak-chi arrested by police’s national security unit amid calls for protest in Kowloon
Hong Kong opposition activist Tam Tak-chi was arrested on Sunday by police's national security unit, the Post learned. Sources said Tam, a leading figure of the group People Power, was arrested on ... ( read original story ...)
‘Made in Hong Kong’ brand suffers as US-China tensions deepen
At the Koon Chun Sauce Factory workers are scrambling to cover hundreds of thousands of bottles with new "Made in China" labels as the popular Hong Kong brand falls victim to spiralling diplomatic ... ( read original story ...)
Why activists are calling for a boycott of ‘Mulan’ because of events in Hong Kong
But it’s left others deeply divided after the actress playing Mulan, Liu Yifei, voiced support in August 2019 for China’s crackdown on pro-democracy activists in Hong Kong. Support our journalism. ( read original story ...)
Apple opens up — slightly — on Hong Kong’s national security law
After Beijing unilaterally imposed a new national security law on Hong Kong on July 1, many saw the move as an effort by Beijing to crack down on dissent and protests in the semi-autonomous region. ( read original story ...)
Who Lost Hong Kong?
Who Lost Hong Kong? Who Lost Hong Kong?... Hong Kong is dead—or at least, the rule of law and civil liberties there is. The imposition of China’s wide-ranging national security law, enforced by ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Tests 656,000; Drugmakers Plan Pledge: Virus Update
Hong Kong has tested about 656,000 people, almost 10% of its population, with a government program to provide tests to everyone so far finding eight new cases. ( read original story ...)
U.N. Experts Decry Hong Kong Security Law in Open Letter to China
U.N. human rights experts have told China a new security law for Hong Kong "infringes on certain fundamental rights" and voiced concerns that it could be used to prosecute political activists in the ... ( read original story ...)
New China law a ‘serious risk’ to Hong Kong’s freedoms: UN experts
China's national security law for Hong Kong poses a serious risk to the city's freedoms and breaches international legal obligations, UN special rapporteurs on human rights have warned. The ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong court finds Jimmy Lai not guilty
Watch "Hong Kong court finds media tycoon Jimmy Lai not guilty", a CBSN video on CBSNews.com. View more CBSN videos and watch CBSN, a live news stream featuring original CBS News reporting. ( read original story ...)
‘Mulan’ boycott: Pro-democracy activists rally over the lead actress’ support for Hong Kong police
Disney's live-action remake of "Mulan" is now streaming and is set to hit theaters internationally soon -- but some people won't be watching. ( read original story ...)
UN Experts Raise Concerns Over Hong Kong Security Law
Seven human rights experts affiliated with the U.N. are raising concerns over Hong Kong’s new national security law in a letter addressed to Chinese authorities, saying the legislation limits certain ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong security law ‘may break international laws’
UN experts call on China to explain apparent breaches of human rights obligations ... ( read original story ...)