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Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Jimmy Lai gets 1-year prison sentence

Lai was one of the nine leading Hong Kong pro-democracy advocates who were sentenced to jail terms on Friday for organising a march during the 2019 anti-government protests that triggered an overwhelming crackdown from Beijing.

China

Seven activists convicted in Hong Kong over pro-democracy protests

Seven people, including former lawmaker Martin Lee and media tycoon Jimmy Lai, were convicted in Hong Kong for their role in pro-democracy protests.

China

China reduces elected seats in Hong Kong legislature

China approved a radical reform of the Hong Kong legislature, sharply reducing the number of directly elected seats in the legislative council.

Europe Decoded

Czech arms company denies selling weapons to Hong Kong police

A weapons dealer in the Czech Republic has firmly denied rumours it has sold arms to police in Hong Kong.

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China

China withdraws passport recognition amid Hong Kong UK visa row

Britain says it will open a visa scheme to Hong Kongers from Sunday, but China says it 'interferes in China's internal affairs'

China

EU calls for immediate release of over 50 detained Hong Kong activists

53 former lawmakers and democracy activists were arrested in Hong Kong on Wednesday for allegedly violating a national security law imposed by Beijing.

China

China condemns new US sanctions over Hong Kong security law

China has lashed out at the United States over its new sanctions against 14 Chinese officials for their actions in Hong Kong.

Denmark

China criticises Danish politicians in feud over Hong Kong activist

Ted Hui, a former lawmaker, visited Denmark this week after receiving an invitation from Danish lawmakers to travel to the Scandinavian country.

China

Hong Kong pro-democracy activists Joshua Wong, Agnes Chow jailed

Hong Kong pro-democracy activists Joshua Wong, Agnes Chow and Ivan Lam were sentenced to jail on charges related to an unauthorised anti-government protest last year.

China

Hong Kong’s Joshua Wong taken into custody after guilty plea

Wong, together with fellow activists Ivan Lam and Agnes Chow, pleaded guilty to charges related to organising, taking part in and inciting protesters to join an unauthorised protest outside police headquarters last June.

China

Hong Kong: Seven pro-democracy lawmakers arrested

Police said the arrests are part of an investigation into a May 8 committee meeting in which pro-democracy lawmakers rushed toward the chairperson’s seat and security guards shoved back.

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Hong Kong sees heavy police presence on China's national day

Last year clashes broke out between protesters and police during the event, but China has since imposed a security law that has mostly quelled dissent.

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Scores arrested at protest over Hong Kong election delay

Nearly 100 people were arrested by Hong Kong police on Sunday as riot officers swooped on democracy protesters opposed to the postponement of local elections.

China

Hong Kong slams US decision to suspend extradition and tax treaties

Hong Kong has faced mounting international pressure following Beijing's implementation of a national security law which has been viewed as an attack on the “one country, two systems” framework under which the city has been governed since its return to China in 1997.

China

Hong Kong disqualifies 12 opposition candidates from election

The pro-democracy candidates had hoped to obtain a majority in the upcoming elections.

China

Four arrested under new Hong Kong security law for online posts

Beijing's new law was introduced on July 1. It criminalises subversion, secession and collusion with foreign forces.

United Kingdom

Hong Kong: UK suspends extradition treaty over security law

Amid deteriorating relations with China, the UK's foreign minister announced a suspension of the country's extradition treaty with its former colony, Hong Kong.

China

Hong Kong inaugurates Beijing's national security office

it comes just a week after Beijing imposed a tough new law on the city that gives police sweeping powers to conduct searches without warrants and order internet service providers and platforms to remove messages.

China

Chinese app TikTok to quit Hong Kong amid new security law controversy

It is the latest social media platform to take action after China's crackdown on pro-independence activities.

China

Hong Kong: China threatens to retaliate over UK citizenship plan

China's London embassy accuses the British of interfering over Hong Kong and warns "corresponding measures" may be taken if the UK presses ahead with its plan.