Tag: Hong Kong Protests
Beijing Condemns US Support for Detained Hong Kong Media Tycoon Jimmy Lai
Beijing has criticized US legislators for showing support for Jimmy Lai, a pro-democracy media tycoon who is currently in prison in Hong Kong and is facing a national security trial next week. The Chinese...
Government Condemns EU Parliament’s Resolution on Hong Kong – RTHK
The Hong Kong government expressed its strong disapproval of the European Parliament's recent resolution regarding the city. The European body passed a non-binding resolution calling for the immediate release of opposition figures who were...
Challenges of Rising Unilateralism in Hong Kong: Beijing Official’s Warning
The rise of unilateralism and protectionism poses “a certain amount of challenges” to Hong Kong’s development, Beijing’s top envoy in the city has said, while urging youngsters to embrace patriotism.Cui Jianchun, the commissioner of...
Hong Kong Pro-Democracy Activists Fined for Unauthorised Fundraising – 4 Plead Not Guilty
Six members of the pro-democracy League of Social Democrats (LSD) were recently fined up to HK$1,000 for fundraising and displaying banners without proper permits. Among them, four pleaded not guilty, with LSD chair Chan...
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...
Hong Kong Police Crime Unit Now Handling Journalist Intimidation Cases, Says Press Group
The Hong Kong Police Crime Unit has taken on the investigation of harassment and intimidation against journalists, according to the Hong Kong Journalists Association. The Chairperson, Selina Cheng, reported incidents targeting her family members...
Defending City’s Democracy: Jimmy Lai’s Stance on Foreign Interference
Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai recently testified at his national security trial, stating that encouraging other countries to support the city's pro-democracy movement should not be seen as seeking foreign interference. Lai, who...
Hong Kong Man Jailed for 16 Months for Social Media Post about Carrie Lam’s...
A Hong Kong man has been sentenced to 16 months in jail for posting on social media about wanting to kill former city leader Carrie Lam in 2020. Pun Tak-shu was found guilty of...
Hong Kong Court Rejects Jimmy Lai’s Appeal, Upholding Conviction
Hong Kong's highest court has rejected an attempt to overturn the convictions of media mogul Jimmy Lai and six other activists for their involvement in the 2019 pro-democracy protests. Lai, who founded the now-closed...
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...
