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The Hong Kong protests began in 2019 in opposition to a proposed extradition law that would have allowed the transfer of fugitives to mainland China, among other jurisdictions. The demonstrations escalated into a much wider and prolonged anti-government movement that resulted in increasingly violent clashes between protesters and police across the city. The social unrest continues to simmer amid the coronavirus pandemic that has shut down parts of the city.
The days of staging a mass vigil in the city are in the past but this is nevertheless a time for remembrance, reflection and hopes of moving forward.
After 14 defendants are found guilty of subversion and two acquitted under the national security law, Hong Kong judges have explained in detail the reasoning behind their decisions.
The authorities are right to worry about the protest anthem “Glory to Hong Kong”, but attempts to ban it from global platforms such as YouTube are like trying to catch your own tail.
The government’s obtaining of a court injunction banning illegal dissemination of the protest song is a drastic course. Time will tell whether it is effective.
Pledge to use city’s new domestic national security law only in compelling circumstances and to promote ‘soft power’ suggests a subtle change in government stance.
- Joshua Wong, 27, appears in court with five other opposition figures to seek lighter sentences for their roles in scheme tied to unofficial primary election
Herman Hui, appointed chairman of Social Workers Registration Board for three-year term, says he will try to increase transparency
Critics react to social work board changes after claims it has failed to get tough on professionals convicted of national security offences.
Prisoners can get married behind bars, get out under supervision for funerals of loved ones and women inmates can keep young children with them.
Activist and three friends stand silently outside Sogo department store in Causeway Bay.
Cantopop star Denise Ho’s online performance at the former Mount Zero Bookshop was halted twice on Sunday.
July 1 celebrations under way; Beijing says Hong Kong’s non-Chinese permanent residents can apply for mainland travel permit valid for 5 years.
Sources warn that anyone seen wearing seditious clothing on 27th anniversary of city’s return to Chinese rule could face arrest.
Judges reject defence claim over past conduct tied to unofficial Legco ‘primary’ held in month after Beijing-imposed law took effect.
Judges doubtful over defence claim that Tai played ‘rather limited’ role in plan to bring down government through unofficial Legco ‘primary’.
Legal academic Benny Tai and four others to appear at West Kowloon Court on Tuesday, with lawyers to plead for lighter sentences.
British Supreme Court rulings say ‘lawful excuse’ applies where authorities are found to have violated basic rights of accused.
Ex-delivery worker Adam Ma – known as the ‘second-generation Captain America’ – asks High Court to order his immediate release.
Secretary for the Civil Service Ingrid Yeung says she expects staff to recognise the paramount importance of safeguarding national security.
Outgoing Hong Kong Journalists Association chief stresses that membership is rigorously vetted and body remains representative.
Au Kin-wai allegedly posted seditious videos to provoke hatred towards central and local authorities, with calls for ‘revolution’.
Hoarding around sculpture while it is repaired has grey panels over photos wrapping around boards blocking out two figures in yellow raincoats.
Prosecution witness David Su says a man named ‘Steven’ was solely responsible for purchasing firearms and conceived idea years earlier.
The Housing Department says records show the tenant owed rent and breached the tenancy agreement.
Hong Kong Institute of Engineers says it wants to promote ‘reconciliation’ and give much-needed professionals a second chance after 2019 unrest convictions.
Anwar Ibrahim insists Hong Kong remains good place to do business, saying he has faith in city and its people.
Lawyer of Christian Lee Ka-tin, accused of being part of 2019 bomb plot, says client was also beaten up during interrogation.
Prosecution believed to be first under domestic national security law, with man accused of wearing items calling for city’s ‘liberation’.
Prosecutors file appeal over acquittal of barrister Lawrence Lau but will not pursue second defendant cleared, social worker Lee Yue-shun.
Hong Kong has undergone a sea change since 2019, with the government describing the new era as a transition from ‘chaos to order’.
Prosecution witness Eddie Pang concedes he was hoping to be charged with less serious offences, although he maintains being truthful in court.
Song’s producer, Dgxmusic, says tune removed once again from music platforms by New York-based distributor DistroKid ‘without explanation’.
Zhang Xiaoming, whose time as director of Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office was rocked by anti-government protests, exits the CPPCC.
Congressional policy panel on China tells CEOs the companies have ‘far exceeded’ requirements of court injunction in removing 32 videos.
