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Hong Kong court rejects Jimmy Lai's legal bid to end national security tri
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
Lai's national security trial, which started in Hong Kong in December 2023, is set to resume on November 20, when Lai is expected to present evidence.
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Rights group condemns China's National Security Law for suppressing freedo
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
The imposition of the draconian National Security Law has consistently faced criticism for the severe repression of Hong Kong residents.
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Hong Kong cancels passports of six pro-democracy activists living in exile
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
Apart from the cancellation of the "absconders'" travel documents, the government said that the six people were barred from doing any business dealings in Hong Kong, including financial transactions from cash to gold.
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World Uyghur Congress condemns Hong Kong Court's pro-democracy activist se
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
The World Uyghur Congress has strongly condemned the sentencing of 14 pro-democracy activists by a Hong Kong high court in the largest case under the National Security Law (NSL) imposed by China in 2020.
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Hong Kong: Six arrested in first use of 'contentious' national security la
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
The city's national security police arrested six people, including a woman who is currently in prison, on suspicion of committing acts with "seditious" intent, according to a police statement.
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Radio Free Asia quits Hong Kong, citing press freedom concerns
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
The move comes shortly after the enactment of Article 23 by the Hong Kong authorities, a national security law that watchdogs warn will further erode press freedom within the city.
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US imposes new visa restrictions on Hong Kong officials over rights suppre
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken issued a statement noting China's consistent infringement upon Hong Kong's guaranteed autonomy, democratic structures, and fundamental liberties over the past year. This includes the recent implementation of a new national security law referred to as Arti
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Hong Kong demonstrates its "red" credentials by passing security law
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
It has long been a cherished ambition of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and Chairman Xi Jinping - but not of the vast majority of Hong Kong people - to enact security regulations that outlaw dissent against the governing regime.
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Protest held in Taiwan against implementation of new national security law
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
Around 50 people, particularly Hong Kongers residing in Taiwan, participated in the protest in Taipei.
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US expresses "deep concern" on Hong Kong new security law
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
The United States has expressed deep concerns over the new national security law in Hong Kong and said that it possesses "broad implications" for local people as well as US citizens and companies operating there.
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Taiwanese travellers urged to be 'cautious' after new security law passed
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
The Taiwan government on Thursday warned its people to keep their safety in mind while visiting Hong Kong after the Beijing-controlled Legislative Council passed a new national security law two days ago in the special administrative region (SAR), Central News Agency Focus Taiwan reported.
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Taiwan: Activists to hold protest against new security law passed in Hong
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
The new law enables police to detain suspects for 16 days without charge, and courts to hold closed-door trials.
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