The unrest in Hong Kong has led to a surge of residents renewing their British National (Overseas) passports, highlighting that many regard securing a back-up plan as a matter of urgency, according to ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s justice system is tried, tested and worth preserving
Most fears over the national security law China will soon impose on Hong Kong focus, rightly, on the Chinese Communist party’s habit of twisting a person’s exercise of their constitutional rights into ... ( read original story ...)
UK seeks allies to help with potential Hong Kong ‘exodus’
Mr Raab pledged certain Hong Kong residents a "path to citizenship" in the UK if the new law is imposed. Under the plan, more than 300,000 holders of British National (Overseas) passports would be ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s Protest Movement Faces Existential Challenges
The twin blows of the pandemic and China’s continued intervention have some Hong Kong protestors wondering how long they can fight. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Sanctions With Teeth
President Trump should announce an investigation into the assets of Chinese Communist officials. ( read original story ...)
UK Warns China: Do Not Cross the Rubicon on Hong Kong
"It can cross the Rubicon and violate the autonomy and the rights of the people of Hong Kong or it can step back, understand the widespread concern of the international community ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong democracy group files complaint to U.N. over alleged abuse
A Hong Kong pro-democracy group said on Tuesday it had filed a complaint with the United Nations over what it described as abuse of anti-government protesters held in custody in the Chinese-ruled city ... ( read original story ...)
What’s in store for Hong Kong? Look at Tibet.
China’s National People’s Congress set in motion new, restrictive legislation for Hong Kong. Activists in Hong Kong have already dubbed this move as the final nail in the coffin of the Basic Law, ... ( read original story ...)
UK tells China: step back from the brink on Hong Kong
The United Kingdom on Tuesday called on China to step back from the brink over a national security law in Hong Kong that it said was a breach of Beijing's international commitments to the "one country ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Sees Rush to Renew UK Passports as Fears for Future Grow
When Ming Wong saw that Britain was prepared to offer extended visa rights and a "path to citizenship" for British National Overseas (BNO) passport holders in Hong Kong, she seized the moment and ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s own leaders have sacrificed its autonomy
If Hong Kong has become a pawn between the US and China, it is because Carrie Lam and her government have allowed it, says author Antony Dapiran ... ( read original story ...)
‘I can’t be silent’: Hong Kong people aim to mark Tiananmen despite ban
Many Hong Kong people will find their own way to mark the 31st anniversary of Chinese troops opening fire on protesters in and around Tiananmen Square, after an annual candlelight vigil was cancelled ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong leader criticizes ‘double standards’ over protests
Hong Kong’s leader has criticized the “double standards” of foreign governments over national security, pointing to the current unrest in the United States as an example of how attitudes differed ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong leader calls out ‘double standards’ on national security, points to U.S.
"In the U.S., we see how the riots were being handled by the local governments, compared to the stance they adopted when almost the same riots happened in Hong Kong last year," Hong Kong leader Carrie ... ( read original story ...)