The initiative marks the first time mainland health officials have assisted Hong Kong in its battle to control the epidemic. The city has reported around 3,500 coronavirus cases and 34 deaths since ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong reports 80 new coronavirus cases, slight drop from previous highs
Hong Kong reported 80 new coronavirus cases on Monday, dropping below 100 infections for the first time in 12 days, as a team of Chinese officials began preparations for widespread testing in the ... ( read original story ...)
UNSW faces backlash after deleting Twitter post critical of China’s crackdown in Hong Kong
Law academic Elaine Pearson says safeguarding the human rights of people in Hong Kong ‘is not something that should be controversial’ ... ( read original story ...)
Pompeo Says China Is Eviscerating Hong Kong’s Autonomy Following Arrest of 4 Students Under National Security Law
United States Secretary of State Mike Pompeo criticized China for arresting four students in Hong Kong last week on charges of "inciting secession," which marks Beijing's implementation of new ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong police order arrest of exiled activists: China state media
Hong Kong police have ordered the arrest of six pro-democracy activists living in exile on suspicion of violating the national security law, Chinese state media reported late Friday, but the city's ... ( read original story ...)
Beijing repression forces Hong Kong opposition into new tactics
Dissidents urge united stand against Chinese and look to eastern bloc tactics for inspiration ... ( read original story ...)
China Sends Team to Hong Kong to Do Widespread Coronavirus Testing
China's National Health Commission on Saturday announced their scheduled arrival. Members of the team are from public hospitals in Guangdong province while a specialist team of six from Wuhan, where ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong issues arrest warrant for U.S. citizen under new national security law
BEIJING — A U.S. citizen is among six pro-democracy activists to have arrest warrants issued for them by Hong Kong police for suspected violations under, Chinese state media reported late Friday. ( read original story ...)
China condemns Germany’s Hong Kong extradition suspension
China has condemned Germany's decision to suspend its extradition agreement with Hong Kong, accusing Berlin of a “serious breach of international law.” Germany's foreign minister announced the suspens ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Disqualifications, Arrests Deepen ‘Terror’ Fears
China's government last month imposed a national security law on Hong Kong outlawing subversion, which it warned was a "sword" hanging over the head of democracy protesters. In some of the most ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong is setting up a postponed election without a real opposition
Hong Kong's decision to bar 12 pro-democracy candidates from standing in now postponed elections has raised serious concerns over whether genuine political opposition will be tolerated in the city ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong postpones legislative elections over coronavirus fears
Hong Kong has decided to postpone its legislative elections by one year, after officials say coronavirus has worsened in recent months, dealing a blow to pro-democracy candidates over the delay. ( read original story ...)
Disqualification not the end, says Hong Kong opposition candidate
Hong Kong district councillor Tiffany Yuen's election bid may be over, cut short by the authorities, but the message behind her campaign poster still stands, she said in a social media post on Friday. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Postpones Elections Over Virus As China Crackdown Deepens
Hong Kong's democracy supporters were dealt a huge blow Friday as authorities postponed local elections because of the coronavirus, capping a devastating month of political disqualifications, arrests ... ( read original story ...)