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Hong Kong’s Article 23 national security law

All you need to know about Hong Kong’s domestic security law

Tracking the lead-up to the formulation of the bill, which has reached Legco for review.

Hong Kong handyman, 57, charged, remanded over allegedly posting seditious content

Hong Kong must improve treatment of ‘political prisoners’ to bolster US ties: envoy

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Beijing official says common law jurisdiction key to Hong Kong’s ‘connector’ role

Cui Jianchun, Beijing’s top diplomat in Hong Kong, also says critical comments about curtailed freedoms in city are ‘rumours made by insane people’.

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Beijing official Cui Jianchun has also insisted that continued business in Hong Kong reflected both the city’s strong rule of law and companies’ faith in it. Photo: EPA-EFE

Opinion | 3 ways Hong Kong can boost economic growth and development

The city should take advantage of ‘one country, two systems’ to boost economic growth through internationalisation, integration and innovation.

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Opinion | Keeping people on police bail for 5 years is an abuse of power

There is no justification for curbing the freedoms of thousands of young people who have not been found guilty of any offence following the 2019 unrest.

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Opinion | Hong Kong’s legal system needs reform to stay vibrant

With national security laws in place, the city can focus on other areas, from strengthening the judiciary to cross-border litigation.

The Court of Final Appeal in Central, Hong Kong, on June 7. Photo: Jelly Tse

No deadline set for charging 7,000 arrested over Hong Kong protests: Chris Tang

Security chief says establishing cut-off risks ‘legalising illegal acts’ amid calls for cases to be wrapped up after five-year wait.

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Hong Kong inmate denied early release under security law ‘treated unfairly’

Adam Ma’s lawyers argue in court that Correctional Services Department failed to provide timely reasons in support of decision.

Hong Kong should scrap ‘panda economy’ focus as it is too ‘low end’: ex-minister

Anthony Cheung also says Hong Kong struggling to appeal to investors because it has been ‘projecting an image of a national security city’.

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A panda-themed installation in New Town Plaza in Sha Tin. Photo: Sam Tsang

Hong Kong court jails 2 ex-Stand News editors for up to 21 months for sedition

After already spending time in prison, Chung Pui-kuen will serve nine months, while Patrick Lam walked out of court a free man.

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Chung Pui-kuen, former chief editor of Hong Kong’s Stand News, arrives at the District Court in Wan Chai to face sentencing. Photo: May Tse

Hong Kong judge urges ‘severe’ sedition penalties, jails 2 under Article 23 law

Chu Kai-pong and Chung Man-kit jailed for up to 14 months for displaying anti-government slogans.

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Opinion | Despite setbacks, Hong Kong is still the best place to do business

The exit of foreign firms and falling property prices shouldn’t overshadow the city’s resilient growth, access to the rest of China, and support for innovation.

Hong Kong man pleads guilty over wearing clothes with seditious slogans

Conviction for wearing T-shirt with words ‘Free Hong Kong, liberate Hong Kong, revolution of our times’ is first under Article 23 law.

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Hongkonger Chu Kai-pong, 27, pleads guilty to sedition at West Kowloon Court. Photo: Jelly Tse

Hong Kong court reduces jail terms for 4 students who praised attack on police

Court of Appeal finds trial judge had set too high a sentence and reduces university students’ jail terms from two years to 15 months.

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The site outside Sogo in Causeway Bay where a man stabbed a police officer in 2021. The attacker, who later killed himself, was praised by the defendants. Photo: Xiaomei Chen

US, EU raise alarm over China’s ‘very substantial’ help to Russia in Ukraine war

Beijing’s ‘significant’ exports said to be used on battlefield and given in exchange for Kremlin’s sensitive military technologies.

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Opinion | Why national defence education would benefit Hong Kong

National defence education is being advanced in mainland China, and Hong Kong must keep up. It could also help toughen up the city’s teens.

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Hong Kong trade offices, academic exchange targeted in bills passed by US House

Republican-led measure cutting Homeland Security funds for schools follows efforts to decouple Sino-American cooperation in education.

The US House of Representatives passed a bill on Tuesday that could result in the closing of Hong Kong’s three trade missions in the country. Photo: Shutterstock

Hong Kong, Beijing slam US advisory on security law as ploy to hurt economy

China’s foreign ministry arm in the city also demanded Washington lift all sanctions and stop its interference of local affairs.

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US warns of ‘new and heightened risks’ in Hong Kong due to security laws

The multi-agency Hong Kong Business Advisory said that a security ordinance passed in March could affect businesses and individuals operating in the city.

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Hong Kong police officers ‘shocked’ only 1 in ‘Dragon Slaying’ plot found guilty

Junior Police Officers’ Association chairman says acquittal of six defendants could lead to misconceptions about criminal liability.

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Anti-government protesters barricade a road in December 2019. Photo: Sam Tsang

Hong Kong police arrest 2 for alleged sedition over fake suicide note

Man, 41, and woman, 28, apprehended for allegedly acting with seditious intent and violating city’s domestic national security law.

Police arrest a man over alleged sedition. Photo: Edmond So

Hong Kong politics and high costs hit overseas business confidence: survey

German Chamber of Commerce survey finds problems include wariness at headquarters back home over effects of domestic national security law.

Hong Kong should ‘export’ governance expertise to mainland cities: China scholar

Chief Executive’s Policy Group member Zheng Yongnian says city can use globally recognised practices to buttress role in national development.

Hong Kong government hits out at ex-governor Patten for criticising Lai ruling

Authorities condemn Chris Patten for remarks about British judge who dismissed appeal by media mogul over conviction for taking part in banned march.

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Chris Patten told the media the verdict “revealed the rapidly deteriorating state of the rule of law in Hong Kong”. Photo: AFP

Hong Kong court grants jailed activist last chance to appeal sedition conviction

But court jettisons Tam Tak-chi’s contention that law imposes excessive restriction on right to free speech.

Tam Tak-chi has been detained since September 2020. Photo: Sam Tsang

Opinion | The world is indeed open to hearing about the real Hong Kong

While the government has urged people to tell the world good stories about Hong Kong, we must be frank about the city’s challenges too.

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Beijing official meets US envoy in Hong Kong, slams ‘recent negative remarks’

Meeting follows claims from US Consul General Gregory May that Hong Kong’s special status only exists on economic front.

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last updated:
9 September, 2024
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