Beijing dismisses chorus of concern from western governments over punitive new law as slander ...
Closed Book Stores, Canceled Shows: A Sad Silence Descends on Hong Kong
Hong Kong, a bustling metropolis known for its skyline, vibrant street life, and rich cultural tapestry, offers an exhilarating blend of tradition and modernity. This guide explores the multifaceted ...
Hong Kong central bank keeps key rate unchanged, tracking Fed move
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) left its base rate charged through the overnight discount window unchanged at 5.75% on Thursday, tracking a move by the U.S. Federal Reserve to keep rates ...
China pushes back on international criticism of restrictive new Hong Kong law
China hit back Wednesday against international criticism of Article 23 passed in Hong Kong, dismissing concerns that it will further supress dissent and erode civil liberties in the Chinese territory.
The Guardian view on Hong Kong’s new national security law: double the pain
Editorial: Punitive legislation is already in place. But the territory’s masters are hammering home the message ...
United Nations, European Union worry Hong Kong’s new security law could threaten human rights
The European Union and United Nations are concerned that Hong Kong's new national security bill, Article 23, could threaten human rights in the city.
Hong Kong lawmakers unanimously approve security law giving government more power to curb dissent
The law threatens stringent penalties for a wide range of actions authorities call threats to national security.
Hong Kong’s national security law has analysts divided on its social and economic ramifications
"It was then deliberated on, amended, and passed within 11 days — a record time in Hong Kong's legislative history," Eurasia Group analyst said. The law dictated strict punishment in the form of life ...
China tells UK and others to stop ‘smearing’ new Hong Kong security law
China urged Britain to stop making "groundless accusations" about Hong Kong's new national security law and denounced countries that "smear" legislation that critics say further threatens freedoms in ...
Where Are Hong Kong’s Leading Pro-Democracy Figures Now?
The city enacted tough new security legislation with little public outcry, partly because those who would have opposed it were either in jail or in exile.
Tighter security laws may sap yet more foreign investment from Hong Kong
Latest legislative crackdown on dissent and international collaboration likely to scare off some businesses, say critics ...
Hong Kong passes second national security law, aligning city more closely with mainland China
CNN’s Rosemary Church talks to Hong Kong lawmaker Regina Ip about Article 23, a national security law that critics and analysts say grants officials sweeping new powers to crack down on dissent and ...
Hong Kong’s new law is ‘final nail in coffin’ – critics
Among the signatories to the joint international statement is Hong Kong's last British governor, Chris Patten, who said the legislation is "another large nail in the coffin of human rights and the ...
In Hong Kong, China’s Grip Can Feel Like ‘Death by a Thousand Cuts’
As Hong Kong’s leaders embrace China’s top-down political culture, many believe the city’s dynamism and vitality are slipping away.