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Hong Kong tycoon Jimmy Lai arrested under law, bearing out 'worst fears'
Mainland-born Lai, who was smuggled into Hong Kong on a fishing boat when he was a penniless 12-year-old, has been one of the most prominent democracy activists...
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Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai arrested under national security law
Lai was arrested under the new security law punishes anything China considers subversion, secession, terrorism and collusion with foreign forces with up to life in prison.
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US, UK and allies call for prompt Hong Kong elections
Their statement came as Chinese lawmakers convene to decide on the next steps after Hong Kong's Legislative Council elections scheduled for 6 September were postponed for a year due to the coronavirus.
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US slaps sanctions on Hong Kong leader in new offensive on China
In the most significant US action on Hong Kong since Beijing imposed a tough security law, the Treasury Department said it was freezing US assets of Chief Executive Carrie Lam and 10 other senior officials.
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Student arrests in Hong Kong deepen 'white terror' fears
Student and rights groups condemned the arrests, saying they heralded the kind of political suppression ubiquitous on the authoritarian Chinese mainland.
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Hong Kong economy reels as tough virus restrictions implemented
Figures released Wednesday showed the city's economy shrank by 9.0% on year in the second quarter -- the fourth contraction in a row.
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Hong Kong orders mandatory mask wearing to combat new COVID-19 wave
New daily infections have been above 100 for the last five days and the city of 7.5 million now has more than 2,700 infections with 20 fatalities, threatening to overwhelm hospitals.
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China threatens 'consequences' over UK extradition move
A statement on the website of the Chinese Embassy in Britain criticised the suspension of the treaty and said 'the UK side has gone even further down the wrong road'.
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Hong Kong leader says coronavirus 'critical' after 100 new cases
On Sunday, chief executive Carrie Lam said more than 500 infections had been confirmed in the last fortnight, bringing the city's total tally to 1,788 cases with 12 fatalities.
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China vows retaliation after Trump ends preferential status for Hong Kong
Citing China’s decision to enact a new national security law for Hong Kong, Trump signed an executive order that he said would end the preferential economic treatment for the city.
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Hong Kong to shut all schools after virus cases spike
The finance hub recorded 34 locally transmitted coronavirus cases on Thursday, the highest daily tally in more than three months.
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China opens Hong Kong headquarters for its secret police
The new base is located in a rapidly-converted hotel overlooking the city's Victoria Park, a location that has hosted pro-democracy protests for years.
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Hong Kong leader says will 'vigorously implement' security law
Speaking at a press conference a week after China imposed the law on the semi-autonomous city, Chief Executive Carrie Lam combined warnings with assurances to Hong Kong's 7.5 million residents.
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TikTok says it will exit Hong Kong market within days
The short-form video app owned by China-based ByteDance has made the decision to exit the region following China’s establishment of a sweeping new national security law for the semi-autonomous city.
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Hong Kong details new powers under controversial China law
Under China’s new legislation, crimes of secession and sedition will be punishable by up to life in prison, stoking concerns of a much more authoritarian era in a city which has been racked by anti-China protests for the past year.
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Democracy activist Joshua Wong says world must 'stand with Hong Kong'
China enacted the security law for the restless city last week, banning acts of subversion, secession, terrorism and collusion with foreign forces.
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China rebukes Canada over criticism of Hong Kong security law
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Friday that Canada was suspending its extradition treaty with Hong Kong due to the law and Canada’s foreign minister called the legislation “a significant step back” for liberty.
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Hong Kong man accused of terrorism in first use of new China security law
Beijing imposed the legislation on the former British colony earlier this week despite protests from Hong Kongers and Western nations.
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Hong Kong makes first security law arrests as thousands defy protest ban
Police used water cannon, pepper spray and tear gas throughout in a series of confrontations with protesters, a day after China drew global criticism for imposing the controversial legislation on the financial hub.
