Tag: Hong Kong
China censors Hong Kong internet, US tech giants resist
The online censorship plans were revealed in a 116-page government document released on Monday night that also unveiled expanded powers for police that will
China warns US, UK of strong steps if they meddle in Hong Kong
Activist leaves Hong Kong after new law to advocate abroad
Prominent Hong Kong democracy activist Nathan Law has left the city for an undisclosed location, he revealed on his Facebook page shortly after testifying
US Congress passes bill rebuking China over Hong Kong crackdown
The US legislation would impose sanctions on groups that undermine Hong Kong’s autonomy, including police units that have cracked down on Hong Kong protesters,
China to foreign critics: Hong Kong law ‘none of your business’
China on Wednesday slammed international criticism over a controversial new national security law for Hong Kong, saying other countries should keep their noses out.
Hong Kong police say first arrest made under new security law
“A man was arrested for holding a #HKIndependence flag in #CausewayBay, Hong Kong, violating the #NationalSecurityLaw,” police wrote on their verified Twitter account alongside
Taiwan opens office for those fleeing Hong Kong after China’s new security law
Taiwan opened an office on Wednesday to help people fleeing Hong Kong after China imposed new national security laws in the city, with a
Hong Kong police make first arrest under new security law
Hong Kong police have made their first arrest under a new national security law, arresting a protester for carrying a flag calling for Hong
Hong Kong police make first arrests under new security law
One man with a Hong Kong independence flag was arrested at a protest in the city’s Causeway Bay shopping district after police issued multiple
UK will honour its word on immigration to those eligible in Hong Kong, says Raab
US ends sensitive defence exports to Hong Kong: Mike Pompeo
The United States said Monday it was ending the export of sensitive military items to Hong Kong, no longer treating the financial hub separately
China passes security law for Hong Kong giving Beijing sweeping powers: Reports
China’s parliament passed national security legislation for Hong Kong on Tuesday, setting the stage for the most radical changes to the former British colony’s
US ends arms exports, China restricts visas in Hong Kong row
“We can no longer distinguish between the export of controlled items to Hong Kong or to mainland China,” US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo
China to vote on Hong Kong law on Tuesday
China warns of visa bans on Americans over Hong Kong
China said on Monday that it would retaliate against US moves to punish officials tied to political crackdowns in Hong Kong by imposing visa
US Senate passes bill to punish China over Hong Kong
The US Senate passed legislation on Thursday that would impose mandatory sanctions on people or companies that back efforts by China to restrict Hong
U.S. imposes visa restrictions on Chinese officials over Hong Kong autonomy
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on Friday the United States was imposing visa restrictions on Chinese Communist Party officials believed responsible for
Hong Kong reports 3 new Covid-19 cases, 1,196 in total
Hong Kong’s Center for Health Protection (CHP) said on Friday that three new cases of COVID-19 infection have been reported, taking the total number
China may enact Hong Kong security law at end of June
China’s top lawmaking body has announced a 3-day session for the end of this month, a move that raises the possibility of enactment of
Beijing to have sweeping powers over Hong Kong security law
China will have overarching powers over the enforcement of a new national security law in Hong Kong, according to details released on Saturday that
China to handle some Hong Kong national security cases: Official
Japan declines to join U.S., others in condemning China for Hong Kong law
Tensions simmer in Hong Kong as controversial anthem law back up for debate
Hong Kong lawmakers are set to resume a debate on Wednesday over a controversial bill that would make disrespecting China’s national anthem a criminal
China warns Britain interfering in Hong Kong will ‘backfire’
China warned Britain on Wednesday that its interferences in Hong Kong’s affairs will “definitely backfire” after London criticised plans for a national security law
In China, US protests a hot topic on state, social media
Chinese state media is giving extensive coverage to violent protests roiling cities across the US, while the unrest has also featured widely in Chinese
Hong Kong sees rush to renew UK passports as fears for future grow
UK asks China to step back from the brink in Hong Kong
The UK government on Tuesday asked China to step back from the brink and respect Hong Kong’s autonomy as it reiterated its plan to
Britain will not ‘look away’ from Hong Kong responsibilities: Raab
Chinese graduate students may be next hit by US-China tensions
The Trump admin may soon expel thousands of Chinese graduate students enrolled at US universities and impose other sanctions against China in the latest