U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he is preparing to take action against China this week over its effort to impose national security laws on Hong Kong, but did not give details. ( read original story ...)
‘Post Reports’ podcast: Will Hong Kong be changed forever?
"Post Reports" is the daily podcast from. Unparalleled reporting. Expert insight. Clear analysis. Everything you've come to expect from the newsroom of The Post - for your ears. - - - In this episode: ... ( read original story ...)
Trump adviser says China making ‘big mistake’ on Hong Kong
President Donald Trump's economic adviser said on Tuesday China was making "a big mistake" with planned national security legislation on Hong Kong and pledged Washington would pay expenses of U.S. ( read original story ...)
Cartoons: The promise and reality of Hong Kong freedom
When Hong Kong was handed over to mainland China in 1997, I didn’t have much hope for the freedoms its citizens have previously had to survive the transition. ( read original story ...)
Riot police reinforce Hong Kong legislature overnight as protests expected
Hundreds of riot police took up posts around Hong Kong's legislature overnight, as protests were expected on Wednesday over a bill criminalising disrespect of China's national anthem and against plans ... ( read original story ...)
China Fires Back at U.S. Threats Over Hong Kong Crackdown: ‘It Is Only Bluffing’
Beijing has dismissed White House threats to impose sanctions in retaliation for a new crackdown on Hong Kong. ( read original story ...)
China says Trump Administration ‘Bluffing’ in Sanctions Threats for Hong Kong
Beijing has dismissed White House threats to impose sanctions in retaliation for a new crackdown on Hong Kong. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong leader dismisses concerns of Chinese power grab after renewed protests
"We are a very free society, so for the time being people have the freedom to say whatever they want to say," Lam told press. ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus Doesn’t Have to Be So Deadly. Just Look at Hong Kong and Singapore.
Hong Kong and Singapore’s coronavirus fatality rates are among the lowest in the world, showing that outbreaks don’t have to result in large-scale loss of life. Their playbook: test widely, quarantine ... ( read original story ...)
China’s Hong Kong law set to bar foreign judges from national security cases: sources
Beijing's planned national security legislation for Hong Kong is set to block its foreign judges from handling national security trials, people familiar with the matter said, which would exacerbate ... ( read original story ...)
Lam: National security law will ‘only target a handful of people’ in Hong Kong
Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam defended a controversial China-proposed national security law from criticism that it will strip Hong Kong of its autonomy, stating it will "only target a handful of people. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Leader Dismisses Opposition to Security Law and Says It Is Not a Threat to Freedoms
Hong Kong’s leader defended China’s moves to impose sweeping national security laws in the territory amid renewed protests and growing international concern over what it would mean for the city’s ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong leader insists new Chinese security law is no threat to freedoms
Hong Kong’s leader said Tuesday that national security legislation proposed by China’s legislature will not threaten the semi-autonomous territory’s civil rights, despite widespread criticism of the ... ( read original story ...)
China’s military promises to uphold ‘national sovereignty’ as more Hong Kong protests expected
China's top military commander in Hong Kong has emphasized the role of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) in upholding "national sovereignty" in the city a day ahead of expected anti-government ... ( read original story ...)