9 month agoProtestors are holding up blank papers as nobody knows exactly which signs have been made illegal under the new security law
German foreign minister says Hong Kong will be on agenda of next EU foreign ministers' meeting
9 month agoHK government said the slogan "Liberate Hong Kong revolution of our times" 光復香港,時代革命 contains indications of alienating HK from China or subverting the state government "in current circumstances"
9 month ago@nathanlawkc confirmed he has left HK. "I have already left Hong Kong and continue the advocacy work on the international level. Based on risk assessment, I shall not reveal too much about my personal whereabouts and situation now. Thank you for everyone's attention."
Taiwan government says Taiwan's representative office in Hong Kong will continue to operate
China's Foreign Ministry says all consequences for UK move to offer residence permits to some HK residents will be borne by the UK
Hong Kong chief justice says judges on national security cases to be appointed on basis of judicial and professional qualities, not politics
China vows to take "corresponding measures" if the United Kingdom extends HK citizenship plan (AFP)
@foreignoffice summoned Chinese ambassador @AmbLiuXiaoMing to meet @SMcDonaldFCO today over Hong Kong security law. Top mandarin relayed UK's "deep concern" & said China is deemed in breach of UK-China Joint Declaration for only 2nd time since it was signed in 1984
"We continue to push President Trump to hold Chinese officials accountable," House Speaker Nancy Pelosi making a rare appearance in a committee hearing today, examining the implications of China's national security law in Hong Kong
Canadian government warns citizens they may face increased risk of arbitrary detention in Hong Kong and possible extradition to mainland China after legislation
UK Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab: 'We welcome BNOs to come to this country. we've got a specific historic responsibility to them. There won't be any quota.'
9 month agoPolice fired number of Pepperball rounds outside Time Square
9 month agoHong Kong police tactical unit officers enter Times Square
Boris Johnson just confirmed nearly 3 million British National (Overseas) passport holders in Hong Kong can resettle in the UK
DominicRaab says China's imposition of national security law on Hong Kong is a "clear & serious violation" of British-China Joint Declaration. "It constitutes a clear violation of the autonomy of Hong Kong, & a direct threat to the freedoms of its people", he says
9 month agoProtesters break off bricks from the sidewalk on Hennessy Road and throw them onto the road
9 month agoThe footage has gone viral on Telegram. A person who appears to be a videographer is shot by police water cannon at a close distance and severely hit the ground. Luckily, he has his helmet on. And it helps absorb the shock. HongKongProtests
9 month agoPolice water canon maliciously targets reporter on Hennessy Road
9 month agoOutside Times Square, several protesters can be seen waving independence flags. Hundreds chant "One Nation, One Hong Kong", "Fight for freedom, stand with HongKong" and "民族自強香港獨立"
9 month agoHappening now: HongKong Police fire tear gas to disperse protestors as NationalSecurityLaw takes effect
9 month agoProtesters continue to fill the streets with posters in support of the "five demands" of last year's anti-extradition bill movement, against the National Security Law, and now-outlawed independence advocacy. Photo: May James
9 month agoHK Police arrested a man driving a motor scooter recklessly & waving a "Liberate Hong Kong" flag, charged with driving & National Security Law offences. Unclear whether police are suggesting waving the flag in itself constitutes a breach of the NSL
Hong Kong Police: Over 180 have been arrested for participating in unauthorised assemblies, disorderly conduct, possession of offensive weapon and other related offences, including 7 for suspectedly violating National Security Law. Arrest action is underway
9 month agoHong Kong police say an officer was stabbed
9 month agoHennessy Road occupied by dozens of police vehicles
9 month agoA loud bang was heard in shopping district Causeway Bay in Hong Kong. One person is cared by a medic while a cakeshop nearby has been vandalized.
9 month agoTear gas has been fired on Percival Street, Causeway Bay at around 5:15pm. Photo: HKFP.
9 month agoPolice fired water cannon at journalists in Wanchai late Wednesday afternoon, with RTHK footage showing a reporter being thrown several metres after being hit with a blast. Photo: Kero/USP
9 month agoAt least nine police vehicles outside Sogo, Causeway Bay