カテゴリー: Hong Kong
Tony Chung, 19, was on bail on suspected national security offences when he was reportedly ‘snatched away’Tony Chung, a 19-year-old Hong Kong activist on bail after his arrest on suspected national security offences, has been detained by authorities wh…
In private letter Yang reveals he spent a decade spying in countries including Hong Kong and the US, according to friendHAn Australian writer detained in China on charges of espionage spent a decade working as a Chinese spy, including in Hong Kong and …
Exclusive: Dozens of MPs and peers write to UK foreign secretary, saying Beijing cannot be allowed to imprison activists on mainland ‘with little outcry or response’More than 60 UK MPs and peers have written to Dominic Raab calling on him to demand the…
Meeting called with Germany’s consul general to lodge objections in what Hong Kong regards as ‘internal matters’ to ChinaHong Kong has accused Germany of “harbouring criminals” after it granted asylum to a student who fled charges over last year’s pro-…
Transactions that could violate Beijing-imposed law should be treated the same as if financing terrorism, says guidanceHong Kong-based banks have been told to report any transactions that they believe may violate the national security law, in new advic…
Activist said she was arrested at a protest in November 2019 and fled to Germany via TaiwanGermany has granted refugee status to a Hong Kong pro-democracy activist facing a rioting charge in connection with the 2019 protests, the protester told Reuters…
Sixty-four-year-old vows never to give up fighting, even as she describes forced confessions and detention without trialAn elderly woman who disappeared midway through Hong Kong’s democracy protests last year has resurfaced in the financial hub after 1…
Prime minister says Canada will ‘stand up loudly’ for human rights after China’s ambassador against welcoming Hong Kong pro-democracy activistsCanada will continue to defend human rights in China, prime minister Justin Trudeau has pledged, after a top …
Beijing’s ambassador warns Ottawa not to give asylum to Hong Kong ‘criminals’ amid diplomatic spat over crackdown in territory and Huawei case China’s ambassador to Canada has appeared to threaten Hong Kong-based Canadians if Ottawa offers asylum to pr…
Beijing’s ambassador warns Ottawa not to give asylum to Hong Kong ‘criminals’ amid diplomatic spat over crackdown in territory and Huawei case China’s ambassador to Canada has appeared to threaten Hong Kong-based Canadians if Ottawa offers asylum to pr…
Scientists’ verdict on £12bn system has refocused attention on what is working elsewhere in cutting Covid-19 transmission ratesCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageThe newly released assessment by the UK government’s scientific a…
Carrie Lam to consult Beijing in attempt to protect city’s status as international finance hubHong Kong’s chief executive, Carrie Lam, has postponed a key annual policy address scheduled for Wednesday, claiming she must consult Beijing on some of her p…
Police detain four men and five women suspected of arranging transport for activists who tried to flee by boat to TaiwanHong Kong police say they have arrested nine people suspected of helping 12 activists who fled the city in August, heading for Taiwa…
World Press Photo Foundations says it is unclear why exhibition closed early amid speculation of political pressure over photos A prestigious international press exhibition, featuring photographs of the Hong Kong protests, has been abruptly taken down …
Painting by government official Ren Renfa bears seals of several Chinese emperorsA 700-year-old Chinese painted scroll from the Yuan dynasty has fetched HK$306.6m (£32.2m) at an auction in Hong Kong.The 2-metre (6.6ft) Five Drunken Princes Returning on…