The United States is set to announce fresh sanctions on Friday on six individuals connected to the mass arrests earlier this month of Hong Kong pro-democracy activists, two sources familiar with the ... ( read original story ...)
British QC prosecuting activists in Hong Kong fought to be allowed to take case
David Perry faces accusations of ‘making the wrong choice’ after applying despite local objections ... ( read original story ...)
Lawyer Who Handled ‘Hong Kong 12’ Case Loses Legal Licence
A human rights lawyer who handled the case of Hong Kong pro-democracy activists detained in China had his licence revoked Friday, he told AFP, a move he said was triggered by the sensitivity of the ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong security chief says police surveillance under security law is not subject to existing rules
Hong Kong's security chief said on Friday that police surveillance of communications under the city's national security law is not subject to rules under the financial hub's Interception of ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Civil Servants Given Four Weeks to Pledge Loyalty to the Government
Hong Kong's 180,000 civil servants were told on Friday they had four weeks to sign a document pledging their loyalty to the Chinese-ruled city's mini-constitution and dedication to the government. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong democracy activists confront their Trump dilemma
Many opposed to China’s repression, including in Taiwan, put their faith in the U.S. leader — but overlook his undemocratic actions. ( read original story ...)
HK security chief says communications surveillance can come under security law
Hong Kong's security chief said on Friday that police surveillance of communications can come under the city's national security law, potentially giving officers broader powers of interception. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong police arrest 11 on suspicion of aiding activists’ escape attempt
Hong Kong police have arrested 11 people over suspected crimes related to assisting a group of 12 pro-democracy activists accused of trying to flee the city by boat for Taiwan last year, police and ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong National Security Police Make Arrests Linked to Speedboat Escape
Arrests in Hong Kong cast a wider net in a case that has already rattled activists in the city and drawn international condemnation. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong authorities arrest 11 over activists’ attempted Taiwan boat escape
A dragnet is expanding around those affiliated with the city’s pro-democracy movement, with more than 100 arrested under the security law. ( read original story ...)
Lawyer, Others Arrested Under Hong Kong’s New Security Law
Hong Kong media say police have arrested a lawyer and 10 other people on suspicion of helping 12 Hong Kongers try to flee the city last year. ( read original story ...)
Lawyer, others arrested by Hong Kong national security unit
Hong Kong police on Thursday arrested a lawyer and 10 others on suspicion of helping 12 Hong Kong activists try to flee the city, media reported. The fresh wave of arrests comes a week after 55 ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong: 11 more national security arrests over attempted boat escape to Taiwan
Eleven people, aged 18 to 72, have been arrested on suspicion of helping 12 democracy activists flee Hong Kong by boat last year ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong National Security Police Make 11 New Arrests
Hong Kong's national security police arrested 11 people in dawn raids on Thursday, including a veteran human rights lawyer, on suspicion of helping a group of activists make a failed bid to flee the ... ( read original story ...)