Beijing Unanimously Passes Hong Kong's Feared National Security Law
Full details of the law still haven't been released to the general public, despite the fact that it is expected to go into effect on Wednesday.
China is Placing Visa Restrictions on US Officials Amid Diplomatic Row Over Hong Kong
After the US announced it would be imposing sanctions on Chinese officials for undermining Hong Kong's autonomy, Beijing has responded in kind.
Beijing Collected Everyone’s ‘Honest Opinions’ on Hong Kong’s Security Law. Except for Its Critics.
As other countries urge the mainland to reconsider and local experts warn of an irreparable intrusion into the city's institutions, China's liaison office said consultations had yielded 'unanimous support' for the feared bill.
China’s Legislature is Already Reviewing Hong Kong’s Controversial National Security Bill
Despite mounting, near-universal criticism of the law, Chinese officials said they are “unwavering” in their commitment to passing it.
Zoom Shut Down a Chinese Dissident's Account After He Held a Tiananmen Square Memorial
Zhou Fengsuo says his account was locked at the behest of the Chinese government.
A New Hong Kong Police Unit Will Work Closely With China on Feared Security Law
The unit will be ready to act on "very first day" of the implementation of the controversial National Security Law.
Hong Kongers Defied a Ban on the Tiananmen Square Massacre Vigil
For the first time in 30 years, Hong Kong banned a vigil for the massacre because of coronavirus. Some worry it could set a precedent.
Traffic Cones, Leaf Blowers, and Other Brilliant Tactics U.S. Protesters Are Taking From Hong Kong's Playbook
As anti-racism protests rage across the U.S., Hong Kong activists are standing by to offer guidance from afar.
Hong Kong Street Protesters Talk to Us About Their Fight Against China's New Security Law
"Basic human rights, and freedom of speech will be stripped away. Everyone in Hong Kong rising up and protesting this bill is very important.”
‘It's the End of Hong Kong’: The National Security Law China Just Approved Is the Protest Movement's Worst Nightmare
The vote was expected, but it still sparked anger and despair in Hong Kong, where many fear it marks an end to the city’s freedoms.
Hong Kong Police Are Pepper-Spraying Journalists as Part of a Hard-Line Response to Protests
“Anti-riot police are everywhere. Cars are stopped by roadblocks for searching," one protester said. "The scale of [stop and search] has never been seen before.”
Protests and Coronavirus Are No Match for This Filipino Karaoke Bar in Hong Kong
As restaurants in the city shut down left and right, the neighbourhood favourite is staying open.