Tag: Human rights violations in Hong Kong
Government Condemns Remarks on Subversion Case Verdict – RTHK
The Hong Kong government has strongly condemned and opposed Western governments, anti-China groups, and politicians, as well as foreign media for smearing and maliciously attacking the SAR. This came after foreign criticism of the...
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 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...
Hong Kong 47 Sentencing: Democrats’ Verdict Set for November 19
The sentencing for the 45 democrats involved in Hong Kong's largest national security trial is set to take place on November 19. These individuals were convicted after participating in an unofficial primary election. The...
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...
Hong Kong Student Leader Denied Early Release from Jail Amid National Security Decision
Hong Kong Student Leader Denied Early Release from Jail Amid National Security DecisionA former Hong Kong student leader, Kinson Cheung, who was jailed for praising a knife attack on police in 2021 has been...
Hong Kong Widow Regrets Calling Police: Widow’s Regret After Husband’s Death
The Tragic IncidentIn a heartbreaking turn of events, a mentally ill man in Hong Kong lost his life after police responded to a domestic violence call made by his wife. The widow of the...
Hong Kong Government Criticizes UK Lawyers for Jimmy Lai Over UN Appeal
Hong Kong Government Criticizes UK Lawyers for Jimmy Lai Over UN AppealHong Kong authorities have accused the international legal representatives of former media tycoon Jimmy Lai Chee-ying and his son of defaming the city’s...
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...