Families Of Captured Hong Kong Activists Demand Their Return
4 years, 3 months ago

Families Of Captured Hong Kong Activists Demand Their Return

News 18  

Hong Kong: A group of Hong Kong families on Saturday demanded the urgent return of their activist relatives detained last month by mainland Chinese authorities as they tried to flee the city by boat to Taiwan. The local government’s office in Guangdong had “learned from the authorities that the 12 Hong Kong people are currently in good physical condition and have hired representatives from Mainland lawyers.” The Chinese Coast Guard Bureau posted on its social media site on Aug. 27 that it had arrested at least 10 people on Aug. 23 after intercepting a boat off the coast of the southern province of Guangdong. The law means Hong Kong people can face mainland courts in serious national security cases – a prospect that has alarmed many across the former British colony. Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam said earlier this week that if they had been arrested for breaking mainland law “then they have to be dealt with according to the mainland laws.”

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One of the Hong Kong 47 wrote for this newspaper four years ago about his fears for his future. This is what he said
1 month ago

One of the Hong Kong 47 wrote for this newspaper four years ago about his fears for his future. This is what he said

The Independent  

No one knows what happened to the 12 Hong Kong asylum seekers China detained – I’m afraid the same will happen to me Within two months after the imposition of the sweeping national security law, the city of Hong Kong has undergone massive waves of changes. Our education minister has just imposed massive textbook censorship in schools, with all mentions …

Hong Kong court convicts 1 person and acquits 6 others in landmark terrorism trial
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Hong Kong court convicts 1 person and acquits 6 others in landmark terrorism trial

Associated Press  

HONG KONG — A Hong Kong court on Thursday convicted one person and acquitted six others over a thwarted bomb plot during anti-government protests in 2019, in the city’s first case brought under a United Nations anti-terrorism law, according to local media. Hong Kong enacted the law to implement a U.N. Security Council resolution passed after the Sept. 11, 2001, …

Hong Kong’s top court upholds convictions of 7 prominent pro-democracy activists over 2019 protest
4 months, 1 week ago

Hong Kong’s top court upholds convictions of 7 prominent pro-democracy activists over 2019 protest

Associated Press  

HONG KONG — Hong Kong’s top court on Monday upheld the convictions of seven of Hong Kong’s most prominent pro-democracy activists over their roles in one of the biggest anti-government protests in 2019. The convictions were linked to their involvement in a rally in August 2019 that drew an estimated 1.7 million people onto Hong Kong’s streets to call for …

Hong Kong cancels passports of six pro-democracy activists in exile in UK
6 months, 1 week ago

Hong Kong cancels passports of six pro-democracy activists in exile in UK

Al Jazeera  

The six, including former legislator Nathan Law, are also banned from any business dealings and financial transactions. Hong Kong has cancelled the passports of six pro-democracy activists who are in exile overseas under its newly-enacted domestic security law, calling them “lawless wanted criminals”. The government said that in addition to the cancellation of the “absconders'” travel documents, the six were …

A Hong Kong pro-independence activist seeks asylum in the UK after serving time over security law
11 months, 3 weeks ago

A Hong Kong pro-independence activist seeks asylum in the UK after serving time over security law

Associated Press  

HONG KONG — An activist who advocated for Hong Kong independence and was imprisoned under a sweeping national security law has fled to Britain to seek political asylum, according to his social media posts on Friday. “Although I had anticipated the arrival of this day in the past, I had a heavy heart when I made up my mind.” Chung …

Hong Kong Puts Its Most-Wanted Dissident Jimmy Lai on Trial
1 year ago

Hong Kong Puts Its Most-Wanted Dissident Jimmy Lai on Trial

Live Mint  

HONG KONG—The most high-profile case of Hong Kong’s yearslong effort to snuff out dissent after protests rocked the city began on Monday as newspaper tycoon Jimmy Lai went on trial under the national security law imposed by Beijing. Last week, the country’s foreign ministry described him as “one of the most notorious anti-China elements bent on destabilizing Hong Kong and …

China defends bounties offered for Hong Kong dissidents abroad
1 year ago

China defends bounties offered for Hong Kong dissidents abroad

Associated Press  

BEIJING — China on Friday defended controversial bounties offered for the capture of Hong Kong dissidents who have fled abroad that have been heavily criticized by foreign governments and human rights groups. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said China rejected the outside criticism, saying the arrest orders were “necessary and justified and … in line with international law and practice.” …

Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Agnes Chow jumps bail and moves to Canada
1 year ago

Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Agnes Chow jumps bail and moves to Canada

Associated Press  

HONG KONG — One of Hong Kong’s best-known pro-democracy activists who moved to Canada to pursue her studies said she would not return to the city to meet her bail conditions, becoming the latest politician to flee Hong Kong under Beijing’s crackdown on dissidents. After considering the situation in Hong Kong, her safety and her health, Chow said she “probably …

Hong Kong targets exiles’ loved ones as crackdown turns to old CCP playbook
1 year, 4 months ago

Hong Kong targets exiles’ loved ones as crackdown turns to old CCP playbook

Al Jazeera  

Hong Kong authorities are targeting the relatives of activists overseas in latest sign of alignment with mainland China. Taipei, Taiwan – After silencing Hong Kong’s pro-democracy movement, authorities in the territory have found a new target: the family members of dissidents who fled overseas. Hong Kong authorities’ shift to targeting families is the latest sign of the city’s growing alignment …

Hong Kong police arrest four accused of supporting overseas dissidents after warrants issued for Australians
1 year, 5 months ago

Hong Kong police arrest four accused of supporting overseas dissidents after warrants issued for Australians

ABC  

Hong Kong national security police have arrested four men it accused of providing financial support to people who fled overseas and are involved in activities endangering national security, escalating a high-profile crackdown in the city. Key points: Hong Kong police did not identify the four men they accuse of supporting overseas dissidents Two in Australia — Kevin Yam and Ted …

Hong Kong police arrest 4 men accused of supporting people overseas endangering national security
1 year, 5 months ago

Hong Kong police arrest 4 men accused of supporting people overseas endangering national security

Associated Press  

HONG KONG — Hong Kong police on Wednesday arrested four men they accused of providing financial support to people who fled overseas and are involved in activities endangering national security, escalating a high-profile crackdown on dissidents in the semi-autonomous Chinese city. On Monday, police accused eight overseas activists, including Law, of violating Hong Kong’s harsh National Security Law and offered …

Landmark trial of Hong Kong 47 gets under way amid tight security
1 year, 10 months ago

Landmark trial of Hong Kong 47 gets under way amid tight security

Al Jazeera  

The group of pro-democracy politicians and activists are accused of subversion for organising an unofficial primary. “There’s certainly huge sympathy for the people who are standing trial,” said Al Jazeera’s Richard Kimber, reporting from Hong Kong. “There’s certainly a lot of frustration that it’s taken this long to get to this stage and that those who’ve been detained have not …

Hong Kong seeks citizens caught in Southeast Asia scams
2 years, 4 months ago

Hong Kong seeks citizens caught in Southeast Asia scams

Associated Press  

HONG KONG — Hong Kong officials said Thursday they are seeking the return of citizens who traveled to Southeast Asia for jobs that entrapped them in scams and virtual slavery. The victims, who also came from Taiwan and mainland China, took jobs in call centers that sought to cheat Chinese speakers into making payments on fabricated bills and government fees. …

Hong Kong political activists plead guilty amid crackdown
2 years, 4 months ago

Hong Kong political activists plead guilty amid crackdown

Associated Press  

HONG KONG — Authorities in Hong Kong say 29 out of 47 pro-democracy activists charged with “conspiracy to commit subversion” under a tough National Security Law have entered guilty pleas in court, as the Beijing government seeks to further silence opposition voices in the regional financial hub. The 47 democracy activists, aged 23 to 64, were charged with conspiracy to …

A Catholic cardinal and others are arrested on Hong Kong security law
2 years, 7 months ago

A Catholic cardinal and others are arrested on Hong Kong security law

NPR  

A Catholic cardinal and others are arrested on Hong Kong security law Enlarge this image toggle caption Kin Cheung/AP Kin Cheung/AP HONG KONG — A 90-year-old Roman Catholic cardinal, a singer and at least two others have been arrested in Hong Kong on suspicion of colluding with foreign forces to endanger China's national security, in an action widely condemned as …

People fleeing Hong Kong crackdown get temporary US haven
3 years, 4 months ago

People fleeing Hong Kong crackdown get temporary US haven

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden granted temporary refuge Thursday to people from Hong Kong amid the Chinese government’s effort to crush the pro-democracy movement and tighten its control on a city once known for its freedom. “Despite widespread demonstrations, which brought millions together to call for greater freedom, Hong Kong’s promise of democracy has dimmed,” Secretary of State Antony Blinken …

HK’s Lam calls for teens to be monitored as police foil bomb plot
3 years, 5 months ago

HK’s Lam calls for teens to be monitored as police foil bomb plot

Al Jazeera  

Hong Kong leader’s comments came as police arrested nine people, including six secondary school students, over an alleged bomb plot. Hong Kong’s leader Carrie Lam has urged parents and teachers to report on teenagers who break the law as police in the Chinese-controlled city arrested nine people, including six secondary school students, over an alleged bomb plot. “If some teens …

Future of Hong Kong: Inside Hong Kong's new Britain-based pro-democracy movement
3 years, 9 months ago

Future of Hong Kong: Inside Hong Kong's new Britain-based pro-democracy movement

The Telegraph  

This article is the third in our three-part series, The Future of Hong Kong, looking at how much has changed since the first protests against Beijing's extradition bill two years ago. Mr Cheng, a former employee of the British Consulate in Hong Kong who was allegedly tortured at the hands of Chinese secret police, fled to the UK and was …

Hong Kong teen activist jailed for China flag ‘insult’
3 years, 11 months ago

Hong Kong teen activist jailed for China flag ‘insult’

Al Jazeera  

Tony Chung, a 19-year-old pro-democracy activist, has been sentenced to four months in prison by a Hong Kong court after being found guilty of taking part in an unlawful protest and “insulting” China’s national flag. Chung was the first public political figure prosecuted under the new security law, which officials in Beijing and Hong Kong have said are necessary to …

China jails 10 Hong Kong activists, but two under-18s repatriated
3 years, 11 months ago

China jails 10 Hong Kong activists, but two under-18s repatriated

Al Jazeera  

The 10 were among 12 detained in a speedboat as they allegedly tried to flee to Taiwan. The ten, who the Hong Kong authorities say were facing charges over last year’s pro-democracy protests, were put on trial on Monday after being held since August 23 without access to lawyers or their family. Multiple mainland lawyers attempted to represent them at …

EU demands China release 12 Hong Kong activists as trial begins
3 years, 11 months ago

EU demands China release 12 Hong Kong activists as trial begins

Al Jazeera  

EU statement comes as Brussels gears up to agree a significant investment deal with China. The European Union has demanded Beijing release 12 Hong Kong pro-democracy activists arrested while trying to leave the territory by boat. The EU statement came on Tuesday as 10 of those activists went on trial in China while Brussels gears up to agree a significant …

China: Trials begin for 10 of the ‘Hong Kong 12’ detained at sea
3 years, 11 months ago

China: Trials begin for 10 of the ‘Hong Kong 12’ detained at sea

Al Jazeera  

Fair trial concerns as group captured on Taiwan-bound boat appear at court in mainland China court. The trials of 10 people from Hong Kong detained at sea while allegedly en route to Taiwan got underway in mainland China, a court official said on Monday, as campaigners urged fair hearings and the United States called for the group’s “immediate release”. Their …

3 of Hong Kong’s Most Prominent Young Activists Receive Jail Sentences
4 years ago

3 of Hong Kong’s Most Prominent Young Activists Receive Jail Sentences

The Diplomat  

Following a month of high-profile arrests in Hong Kong, young pro-democracy figures Joshua Wong, Agnes Chow, and Ivan Lam were sentenced to prison on December 2 over a protest during last year’s anti-government demonstrations. “We’re now joining the battle in prison along with many brave protestors, less visible yet essential in the fight for democracy and freedom for Hong Kong.” …

Hong Kong murder suspect plans to turn himself in to Taiwan
4 years, 2 months ago

Hong Kong murder suspect plans to turn himself in to Taiwan

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A Hong Kong murder suspect …

China approves arrest of 12 Hong Kong speedboat fugitives
4 years, 2 months ago

China approves arrest of 12 Hong Kong speedboat fugitives

Al Jazeera  

The group was reportedly trying to reach Taiwan when mainland authorities picked them up on August 23. Chinese authorities have formally approved the arrests of 12 Hong Kong activists caught last month while allegedly trying to flee the territory for Taiwan. Hong Kong’s Security Bureau confirmed that mainland authorities informed local police of Wednesday’s approval, but declined to comment on …

A nightmare comes true for 12 Hong Kongers arrested at sea, now in Chinese detention
4 years, 2 months ago

A nightmare comes true for 12 Hong Kongers arrested at sea, now in Chinese detention

LA Times  

The young woman keeps two timers on her phone: one counting down until her anniversary with her boyfriend, the other tracking how many days it has been since he vanished at sea. “He is trapped in another hell,” said the girlfriend, who spoke on condition of using only her first name, Alice, and withholding her boyfriend’s name for fear of …

China confirms it detained 12 Hong Kongers at sea last month
4 years, 3 months ago

China confirms it detained 12 Hong Kongers at sea last month

Associated Press  

HONG KONG — Chinese authorities have confirmed the criminal detention of 12 Hong Kongers who were allegedly attempting to travel illegally to Taiwan by boat last month, while the foreign ministry in Beijing labeled the group separatists. Beijing foreign ministry spokeswoman Hua Chunying said Sunday on Twitter that the 12 detained were not “democratic activists, but elements attempting to separate …

No one knows what happened to the 12 Hongkong asylum seekers China detained – I’m afraid the same will happen to me
4 years, 3 months ago

No one knows what happened to the 12 Hongkong asylum seekers China detained – I’m afraid the same will happen to me

The Independent  

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Exile No Protection From Hong Kong Security Law, US Dissident Says
4 years, 4 months ago

Exile No Protection From Hong Kong Security Law, US Dissident Says

News 18  

Hong Kong's arrest warrants for activists overseas show that exile and foreign nationality are no protection against the city's sweeping national security law, one of the targeted dissidents has warned. Democracy campaigner and US citizen Samuel Chu, who runs the Hong Kong Democracy Council in Washington, said Friday he had learned he is wanted for allegedly "inciting secession and colluding …

Hong Kong ‘issues arrest warrants’ for exiled democracy activists
4 years, 4 months ago

Hong Kong ‘issues arrest warrants’ for exiled democracy activists

Al Jazeera  

Chinese state television says Hong Kong police ordered arrest of six activists on charges of violating security law. “It’s such an outlandish claim that they somehow have jurisdiction over an American citizen lobbying the American government,” said Chu, who runs the Hong Kong Democracy Council, a Washington, DC-based advocacy group. “Under COVID-19 and the national security law, it is very …

China vows to retaliate if Britain extends Hong Kong citizenship plan
4 years, 5 months ago

China vows to retaliate if Britain extends Hong Kong citizenship plan

The Independent  

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Hong Kong: Defiance and fear after China-backed national security law takes hold
4 years, 5 months ago

Hong Kong: Defiance and fear after China-backed national security law takes hold

CNN  

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