Hong Kong Leader Says Reshuffle Aimed at Economic Recovery After Coronavirus China's state council approved a Hong Kong government shake-up earlier on Wednesday. Ratcheting up tensions in the past ... ( read original story ...)
China ramps up tensions with Hong Kong in new statements
China ratcheted up tensions with Hong Kong on Tuesday by voicing its support for the arrests of pro-democracy dissidents over the weekend. ( read original story ...)
‘I was waiting for them to come’: China using pandemic to arrest Hong Kong protesters, democracy leader says
Beijing and the Hong Kong government are using the coronavirus pandemic as a cover for arrests after police detained more than a dozen prominent activist leaders over the weekend in connection to ... ( read original story ...)
Under Cover of Coronavirus, Hong Kong Cracks Down on Protest Movement
The antigovernment demonstrations that shook the Chinese territory last year have eased since the coronavirus outbreak, but a spate of arrests and Beijing’s assertive rhetoric could revive them. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong crisis escalates as China moves to hasten demise of city’s autonomy
The constitutional crisis engulfing Hong Kong expanded dramatically on Tuesday as the Chinese government voiced its support for the seizure of more than a dozen pro-democracy activists and asserted ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong must maintain vigilance and cooperation to prevent virus spread, says health secretary
Sophia Chan, Hong Kong's Secretary for Food and Health, outlines the city's three-pronged strategy for containing the coronavirus outbreak and reiterates the need for continued vigilance in monitoring ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus live updates: Trump says he’s suspending immigration; Hong Kong to extend social restrictions
U.S. President Donald Trump said in a tweet on Monday night he plans to temporarily suspend immigration into the U.S. due to the coronavirus pandemic. ( read original story ...)
Asia Today: Hong Kong extends virus measures for 2 weeks
Hong Kong has announced a two-week extension of measures aimed at controlling the spread of the new coronavirus, including banning public gatherings of more than four people as well as keeping enterta ... ( read original story ...)
China is using the pandemic as cover for more repression in Hong Kong
IN NEARLY 40 years of advocating for democracy in Hong Kong, Martin Lee had never been arrested. That was no doubt due to his unyielding adherence to peaceful means of protest. It also reflected Hong ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong protests: As coronavirus crisis starts to pass, the city is set for another summer of discontent
The coronavirus pandemic has put a damper on many activities, including Hong Kong's anti-government protests. © Anthony Kwan/ AsiaPac/ Former lawmaker and ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong embraces its rights – for the rest of us
The April 18 arrest of 15 leading pro-democracy activists only attests to the weakness of China’s attempts to ignore basic rights like rule of law. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong reports no new coronavirus cases for first time in weeks
Get all the latest news on coronavirus and more delivered daily to your inbox. Sign up here. For the first time in nearly seven weeks, Hong Kong reported no new cases of coronavirus Monday as health ... ( read original story ...)
AG Barr Condemns China for Arresting Hong Kong Protest Leaders during Pandemic
U.S. Attorney General William Barr on Saturday criticized Chinese authorities for arresting 15 prominent Hong Kong pro-democracy protesters over the weekend."I condemn the latest assault on the rule ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. condemns arrest of pro-democracy activists in Hong Kong
The U.S. is condemning China over the arrest of key pro-democracy activists in Hong Kong over the weekend. The crackdown comes amid strong government measures to contain the spread of the coronavirus. ( read original story ...)