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Hong Kong 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.
20 Mar 2024 - 4:59PM
Hong Kong courts
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Why Hong Kong prosecuted ‘Dragon Slaying’ bomb plotters under anti-terrorism law
18 Nov 2024 - 3:52PM
Hong Kong courts
Hong Kong handyman, 57, charged, remanded over allegedly posting seditious content
13 Nov 2024 - 8:47PM
Hong Kong politics
Hong Kong must improve treatment of ‘political prisoners’ to bolster US ties: envoy
US diplomat Gregory May also says he expects America’s approach to Hong Kong to remain the same regardless of who wins US presidential poll.
6 Nov 2024 - 6:22PM
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Hong Kong politics
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’.
4 Nov 2024 - 9:20PM
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Hong Kong economy
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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.
4 Nov 2024 - 9:27AM
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Hong Kong youth
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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.
3 Nov 2024 - 4:30PM
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Hong Kong courts
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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.
30 Oct 2024 - 9:30AM
Hong Kong protests
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.
28 Oct 2024 - 11:29PM
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Hong Kong courts
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.
22 Oct 2024 - 9:03PM
Hong Kong’s pandas
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’.
19 Oct 2024 - 10:28PM
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Hong Kong courts
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.
27 Sep 2024 - 3:33PM
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Hong Kong courts
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.
19 Sep 2024 - 10:19PM
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Hong Kong economy
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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.
17 Sep 2024 - 9:30AM
Hong Kong courts
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.
16 Sep 2024 - 10:43PM
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Hong Kong courts
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.
13 Sep 2024 - 6:32PM
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US-China relations
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.
12 Sep 2024 - 11:00PM
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Hong Kong society
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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.
11 Sep 2024 - 5:30AM
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US-China relations
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.
11 Sep 2024 - 6:23AM
Hong Kong politics
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.
7 Sep 2024 - 11:12PM
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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.
7 Sep 2024 - 6:05AM
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Crime in Hong Kong
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.
2 Sep 2024 - 4:12PM
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Hong Kong national security law
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.
1 Sep 2024 - 11:42AM
Hong Kong economy
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.
27 Aug 2024 - 7:40PM
Hong Kong politics
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.
26 Aug 2024 - 5:08PM
Hong Kong politics
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.
15 Aug 2024 - 12:58AM
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Hong Kong courts
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.
14 Aug 2024 - 4:20PM
Hong Kong politics
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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.
9 Aug 2024 - 9:30AM
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