Hong Kong protests
Hong Kong waiter sentenced to nine years in jail under security law
The sentence sets a precedent as to how similar cases will be dealt with by the city’s traditionally independent courts, as dozens arrested under the legislation await their fate.
- by James Pomfret and Sara Cheng
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Hong Kong waiter convicted of terrorism in security laws’ first verdict
Tong Lim, who has been held without bail for almost a year, pleaded not guilty after he drove a motorcycle into a group of police officers at a protest in 2020.
Hong Kong leader urges parents to spy on teens, as bomb plot emerges
Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam has said “ideologies” posed risks to national security and urged parents, teachers and religious leaders to observe the behaviour of teenagers and report those who break the law to the authorities.
- by Sharon Abratique and Jessie Pang
Apple Daily writer arrested at Hong Kong airport under new security laws
The journalist, arrested on suspicion of foreign collusion to endanger national security, was believed to be leaving for Britain when he was arrested.
- by Zen Soo
Hong Kong democracy campaigner Agnes Chow released early from prison
Chow, along with Joshua Wong and Nathan Law, who has since been given asylum in Britain, came to prominence as teenagers during the 2014 protests.
- by Jessie Pang
Hong Kong locks down Tiananmen vigil park, police arrest organiser
Police blocked off a Hong Kong park to prevent people gathering to commemorate the anniversary of China’s 1989 Tiananmen Square crackdown and arrested the planned vigil’s organiser.
- by Clare Jim and Scott Murdoch
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China
Blow for Hong Kong pro-democracy movement as Jimmy Lai and fellow activists jailed
Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai jailed as authorities pursue a deluge of cases against high-profile dissidents.
- by Zen Soo
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Asia
Hong Kong activists plead guilty to joining democracy rally
Three veteran pro-democracy protesters, including well-known publisher Jimmy Lai, pleaded guilty over an unauthorised rally.
‘Where is Andy Li?’: Campaign for missing HK activist
There are fears the 30-year-old computer technician may be in a psychiatric hospital after he failed to appear in a Hong Kong court to face sedition charges.
- by Latika Bourke
Hong Kong’s Jimmy Lai, Martin Lee convicted over 2019 democracy protests
Apple Daily media tycoon Jimmy Lai and protest veteran Martin Lee were among seven activists found guilty of organising and participating in an unlawful assembly.
- by Zen Soo and Kari Lindberg
Beijing approves sweeping electoral shake-up for Hong Kong
Chinese authorities have said the changes are aimed at getting rid of loopholes and deficiencies that threaten national security.
- by Yew Lun Tian