Hong Kong arrests 53 activists under national security law
The mass arrests, including of former lawmakers, were the largest move against Hong Kong’s democracy movement since the law was imposed by Beijing last June to quell dissent in the semi-autonomous territory.
Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai refuses to admit wrongdoing in fight for freedom
Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai said that he will “never admit” guilt in the fight for freedom on Tuesday.
Hong Kong, Singapore establish air 'travel bubble' to replace quarantine in 'world first'
An inaugural "travel bubble" will be launched later this month between Hong Kong and Singapore to reestablish travel links amid the coronavirus pandemic, officials announced on Wednesday.
Hong Kong police raid media tycoon, pro-democracy activist Jimmy Lai's private offices
Hong Kong media tycoon and pro-democracy activist Jimmy Lai said Thursday that police raided his private offices, months after he was arrested under a new national security law and the newsroom of his newspaper Apple Daily was also swept by hundreds of officers.
Hong Kong protesters boycott Disney's 'Mulan' debut
Protesters from Hong Kong, Taiwan and Thailand are boycotting the Friday debut of Disney's live-action "Mulan."
US ends agreements with Hong Kong which says it is a 'pawn'
The ending of the agreements follows President Trump's order last month to end Hong Kong’s special status
US suspends extradition and tax agreements with Hong Kong
In the latest series of U.S. moves in response to China's imposition. of strict national security laws over the British territory, President Donald Trump already had determined that Hong Kong was no longer eligible for the continued preferential treatment it enjoyed from the U.S.
CA appeals court rules Amazon is legally liable for defective products sold by third parties on its site
A California appeals court ruled Thursday that tech giant Amazon is legally liable for defective products sold on its site by third parties.
Google slows handling of Hong Kong police requests as Beijing tightens control
Hong Kong authorities will have to use a new system to obtain information from Google through the U.S. Justice Department's Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty, according to the Post.
Media tycoon Jimmy Lai reacts to Hong Kong arrest, says China was sending message of intimidation
Jimmy Lai on Thursday said his Monday arrest in Hong Kong was a form of intimidation.
Hong Kong media baron Jimmy Lai released on bail
Pro-democracy media baron Jimmy Lai was released on bail after his Monday arrest led to a public show of support for the outspoken critic of Beijing among Hong Kong’s opposition.
Hong Kong goods must be labeled ‘China’ when imported to America, US officials say
All goods produced in Hong Kong will have to be labeled as made in China before they are imported to America, U.S. officials said Tuesday. in the wake of Beijing’s sweeping national security law.
Varney: Trump playing hardball with China like no other president
For the first time in a generation, America is pushing back on China. On all fronts, President Trump has called a halt to China's aggressive expansion.
China imposes sanctions against Cruz, Rubio, other US lawmakers over Hong Kong
China said it would apply sanctions against 11 U.S. citizens including officials from Monday in response to Washington's move on Friday to impose sanctions on 11 Hong Kong and Chinese officials whom it accused of curtailing political freedoms in the city.
Outspoken Hong Kong publisher and China critic Jimmy Lai is arrested: reports
Media tycoon and outspoken Beijing critic Jimmy Lai has reportedly been arrested by Hong Kong authorities under the pretenses of a national security law that has been used to crack down on dissidents since its passage in June.
U.S. sanctions branded 'clowning actions' as Hong Kong vows not to be intimidated
The Hong Kong government called the sanctions "shameless and despicable" and said the city would not be intimidated by them.
Hong Kong leader says key election postponed, blow to pro-democracy camp
Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam on Friday postponed a Sept. 6 election for seats in the city legislature for a year because of a spike in novel coronavirus cases, dealing a blow to the pro-democracy opposition hoping to make gains in the vote.
Trump ends special treatment for Hong Kong, rips Biden for weakness on China
President Donald Trump signed a bill and executive order Tuesday sanctioning Chinese officials and ending the special treatment of Hong Kong.
Trump attempt to wield Hong Kong dollar against China would backfire: Economists
The idea has been floated by some advisers to President Trump as a way to punish Beijing for passing a Hong Kong national security law that circumvented the “One Country, Two Systems” governing principle agreed to as part of the 1998 handover by Great Britain.
TikTok to leave Hong Kong as security law raises questions
The short-form video app’s planned departure from Hong Kong comes as various social media platforms and messaging apps including Facebook, WhatsApp, Telegram, Google and Twitter balk at the possibility of providing user data to Hong Kong authorities.