Tag: Hong Kong national security law
Jimmy Lai Urges UK to Rally Support for Hong Kong in National Security Trial...
Jailed media mogul Jimmy Lai is making waves once again, this time by calling on the UK to lead international support for Hong Kong. In a dramatic turn of events at his national security...
Jimmy Lai accuses Hong Kong police of distorting facts post-national security law – Trial...
Title: Media Tycoon Jimmy Lai Accuses Hong Kong Police of Distorting Facts Post-National Security Law - Trial UpdateJailed media tycoon Jimmy Lai has made explosive claims during his high-profile trial, alleging that the Hong...
Jimmy Lai Urges Adaptation under National Security Law: Trial Update
Jimmy Lai's Testimony in Collusion Trial
Media mogul Jimmy Lai recently testified in his collusion trial at the West Kowloon Law Courts, where he urged Hongkongers to be "flexible" in adapting to the new national...
Title: Prisoner Denied Early Release under New Security Law: Legal Challenge Failed
Prisoner Denied Early Release under New Security Law: Legal Challenge FailedIn a landmark decision that has sent shockwaves through the legal community, Ma Chun-man, the first Hong Kong prisoner rendered ineligible for early release...
Understanding the New Laws: Hong Kong’s 45 Jailed Democrats and Illegal Activities
In Hong Kong, the recent sentencing of 45 pro-democracy figures has raised concerns about the fairness of the legal system. Critics argue that there seems to be a double standard, with different rules for...
Hong Kong National Security Crackdown: Explained & Updates
More than four years after a Beijing-drafted national security law came into force in Hong Kong, 45 leading democrats finally learned their fate when a mass trial under the legislation ended on November 19....
John Lee Proud of Hong Kong Prosecutors Amid US Sanctions Calls
John Lee, Hong Kong's Chief Executive, commended the city's prosecutors for their integrity, professionalism, and passion amidst US threats of sanctions due to the imprisonment of numerous democrats in a national security case. Lee...
Punishment for National Security Violators: Chief Executive’s Warning
Chief Executive John Lee issued a stern warning on Tuesday, stating that individuals who pose a threat to national security will face punishment as prescribed by the law. This statement comes after 45 opposition...
Severity of Subversion Case Sentencing: Chris Tang – RTHK
Secretary for Security Chris Tang has commented on the severity of the sentences handed down in the city's largest national security case so far. The High Court sentenced 45 people for conspiracy to commit...
Hong Kong Pro-Democracy Activists Jailed up to 10 Years in Landmark National Security Case
Hong Kong has been in the spotlight as pro-democracy activists faced sentencing in a landmark national security case. The High Court handed down jail terms to 45 individuals, including prominent figures like Benny Tai,...
Hong Kong National Security Law: Yearlong Crackdown Explained
More than six months have passed since Hong Kong implemented new security legislation, known as Article 23. Recently, the courts heard the first legal challenge against it by an inmate who was denied early...
Hong Kong National Security Committee Denies Prisoner’s Early Release – Court Update
Hong Kong's national security committee has made a decision regarding a prisoner's early release for good behavior in jail. The High Court heard that Ma Chun-man, who is serving a five-year sentence for inciting...
Hong Kong’s National Security Crackdown: A Detailed Overview of Month 51
A Hong Kong court sentenced two journalists for sedition in September, marking the 51st month since the implementation of the national security law. This was the first case against media workers since the territory's...
Hong Kong Journalists Sentenced for Sedition: Latest Updates and Analysis
Two Hong Kong Journalists Sentenced for Sedition: A Blow to Press FreedomIn a significant blow to press freedom, two journalists from a now-defunct Hong Kong news site, Stand News, were sentenced to prison for...
Man in Hong Kong Jailed 14 Months for ‘Seditious’ Online Statements
Man in Hong Kong Sentenced to 14 Months in Jail for 'Seditious' Online StatementsA recent ruling in Hong Kong has resulted in the conviction and sentencing of a man under a new security law,...
Hong Kong Government Draws Clear Lines with First Sedition Convictions under New Security Law
Hong Kong Government Takes Strong Stance with First Sedition Convictions under New Security LawHong Kong’s new security law has made it clear that any seditious acts will not be tolerated, as the city’s government...
International Concerns Over Sedition Conviction of Hong Kong Stand News Editors
International Outcry Over Hong Kong Editors' Sedition ConvictionIn a significant display of solidarity, a coalition of 23 countries has come together to express their "grave concern" over the recent conviction of two former Hong...
Hong Kong National Security Crackdown: A 50-Month Overview
In August, 50 months since Beijing imposed a security law on Hong Kong, two former editors of shuttered online media Stand News became the first journalists found guilty of sedition in the city since...
Hong Kong National Security Gallery Offers Alternative Perspective on Unrest, Visitors Report
Hong Kong's new National Security Exhibition Gallery has caught the attention of foreign visitors, who say it offers a unique perspective on the events of 2019 compared to what they have seen in Western...
Understanding Tong Ying-kit’s Claim of Being Misled by Fake News in Hong Kong’s First...
Tong Ying-kit, the first person to be convicted and jailed under Hong Kong's national security law, recently attended a graduation ceremony at Ethics College. This event marked a significant milestone for Tong, who was...
New National Security Gallery Draws Crowds in Dozens – RTHK
Dozens of people gathered in front of the Hong Kong Museum of History on Wednesday morning, eager to be among the first to visit the new National Security Exhibition Gallery. The gallery, located on...