The Chinese Communist Party’s new security law has criminalized subversion, secession, terrorism, and collusion with foreign entities in Hong Kong. The new law spells an abrupt end to the political ... ( read original story ...)
China is ready for a potential exodus from Hong Kong, and has designs to make it more prosperous
China promised to maintain Hong Kong's democratic system and civil liberties for 50 years. But many believe a new security law imposed upon Hong Kong by Beijing effectively means the end of democracy ... ( read original story ...)
To cool off U.S.-China tensions, let’s start with a truce on media access
You gave an important speech in Beijing on Thursday in which you attempted to halt the slide in U.S.-China relations. You declared that China did not want to see its relationship ... ( read original story ...)
Beijing’s crackdown on Hong Kong is dangerous for the world
When China imposed a draconian new security law on Hong Kong last week, I grabbed my phone to call some young pro-democracy activists I’d met there in November. Then I put the phone down because I ... ( read original story ...)
China, Hong Kong and the world: is Xi Jinping overplaying his hand?
Beijing’s push to impose tighter legal control over the territory has generated a strong international backlash ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong police raid pollster ahead of opposition vote
Hong Kong police on Friday seized computers at the office of a prominent opinion pollster that was helping the city's pro-democracy opposition to conduct a primary election planned for the weekend. Th ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong suspends plans for school reopening weeks after relaxing coronavirus lockdown restrictions
Hong Kong officials announced Friday that they are suspending classes in kindergarten, primary, and secondary schools after a recent spike in new coronavirus cases. ( read original story ...)
Germany summons Chinese ambassador over Hong Kong law – Sueddeutsche Zeitung
Germany summoned China's ambassador to the Foreign Ministry on Friday for a discussion about the new Hong Kong security law, Sueddeutsche Zeitung newspaper reported. The newspaper cited a ministry ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong to suspend schools again after spike in COVID-19 cases
Hong Kong will suspend all schools after the territory reported a spike in locally transmitted coronavirus infections, the city's ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong to Shut All Schools After Mild Virus Spike
Hong Kong will close all schools after a spike in locally transmitted coronavirus infections, the city's education minister said Friday. ( read original story ...)
China must be held accountable for its egregious actions against Hong Kong
Americans fought a revolution in defense of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. Today, the people of Hong Kong are revolting against an oppressive tyranny. ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus live news: new outbreak prompts Hong Kong to close all schools; new rise in Melbourne
Bolivia leader and Venezuelan Socialist party boss test positive; Tokyo pays nightclubs to close; global cases reach 12.3m ... ( read original story ...)
Late “King of Gambling” Stanley Ho draws tributes from Xi Jinping, Hong Kong bigwigs
Hong Kong's biggest names came out to say goodbye to Stanley Ho, the King of Gambling, marking the end of an era. But the most powerful presence at the funeral may have been his second wife's clan, ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong to shut all schools after virus cases spike
Hong Kong will close all schools after the territory reported a spike in locally transmitted coronavirus infections, the city's education minister said Friday. ( read original story ...)