4 month agoNew law by China imposed on Hong Kong for its electoral system is "a direct attack on Hong Kong's autonomy, its freedoms and democratic processes, limiting political participation," says @StateDeptSpox
US State Department: We condemn China's continued attack on Hong Kong's democracy
"[W]e are not dealing with making the Legislative Council more supportive of the HKSAR gov't, we are just making sure.it is supporting 'One Country, Two Systems', and will not undermine its security, that will allow Hong Kong to move forward," Lam said
4 month agoWhether it was in terms of maintaining constitutional order and Hong Kong's national security, HongKong's system needed to be changed, Lam said, but the new system will ensure Hongkongers' right to be elected and to elect
4 month agoChief Exec. Carrie Lam is meeting the press after Beijing announced an election overhaul for HongKong
Beijing approves resolution to impose electoral overhaul on Hong Kong
4 month agoHong Kong court grants bail to democrat arrested under security law despite justice dep't appeal, revokes bail for another
Activist 'Long Hair' granted right to appeal retrial decision as Avery Ng is arrested outside Hong Kong's top court
There are 21 new confirmed cases in Hong Kong, 13 of which are imported cases and 3 of the local cases are of unknown origin
4 month agoCovid-19: Two in critical condition and another death within days of Sinovac jab – Health Dep't to investigate if vaccine link
4 month agoOutside court, a citizen was emotional and cried on another person's shoulder after all 47 democrats were remanded in custody on Thursday
Hong Kong court grants bail to 15 of 47 democrats facing security law charges
4 month agoHong Kong court refuses to lift reporting restrictions on bail hearing for democrats facing security law charges, despite online leaks
A Beijing academic has said that Hong Kong will have a new election law with the national security law and the principle of "patriots governing Hong Kong" at its heart
4 month ago47 Hong Kong democrats facing security law charges return to court for the 4th day as seven fired lawyers
Youngest Hong Kong protester sentenced for rioting HongKong
Covid-19: Hong Kong investigates death of patient two days after he received Sinovac vaccine
A committee in Hong Kong's legislature today approved an amendment proposed by the security bureau that enables the government to bar people from leaving the city. The bill will be decaptured in the general meeting, and will take effect as early as August 1 if passed
4 month agoA bail hearing continues for dozens of democrats arrested under the security law. Pro-Beijing protesters are among those gathered outside the courthouse
Bail hearing for 47 Hong Kong democrats facing security law charges drags on, with four hospitalised due to exhaustion
4 month agoChinese University Hong Kong student union leaders quit after withdrawing election manifesto, citing death threats
4 month agoUpon arrival at court, Umbrella Movement activist Raphael Wong voiced support for the 47 other democrats who have been in court since yesterday over national security charges: "Support Benny Tai, support the 47 dead, release all political prisoners
Hong Kong democrats trial: Police cordon off area outside court, warn supporters that slogans may violate security law
4 month agoHong Kong democrats trial: Police cordon off area outside court, warn supporters that slogans may violate security law
4 month agoMan arrested in Mong Kok as activists call for boycott of Hong Kong gov't Covid-19 app
Police cordoned off the section of Yen Chow Street and Tonkin Street. About 10 people were trapped at a bus stop surrounded by police officers
#HongKong police are issuing warnings to people gathered outside West Kowloon Court: Get back into groups of four and maintain social distance, or we'll start issuing HK$5,000 fines
A total of 47 participants from the Democrats' Primaries were charged with Subversion of State Power. They will be remanded overnight, arraignment heating is scheduled early tomorrow morning. The MAX penalty can be life imprisonment
At least 30 pro-democracy activists who took part in the primary election last year will be taken to court on Monday, after they report to the police today, says pro-Beijing media HK01, adding that they will charged with subversion, under the national security law
China considers high-speed maglev train linking Guangzhou and Hong Kong
