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The Hong Kong protests began in 2019 in opposition to a proposed extradition law that would have allowed the transfer of fugitives to mainland China, among other jurisdictions. The demonstrations escalated into a much wider and prolonged anti-government movement that resulted in increasingly violent clashes between protesters and police across the city. The social unrest continues to simmer amid the coronavirus pandemic that has shut down parts of the city.
The Basic Law as the constitutional foundation of the city contains two equally legitimate but contradictory visions which, in the end, prove to be incompatible.
Sudden resignation of university chief Rocky Tuan Sung-chi opens door for someone who may continue the good work of the Hong Kong institution.
As the city faces a mental health crisis, those who are suffering can now dial 18111 and receive 24-hour support from a government-backed hotline.
Weaponising human rights and interfering with other people’s judicial systems are par for the course for the Five Eyes nations and their media allies.
Return of New Year’s Eve extravaganza after so many years should light up city in the eyes of the world and delight public.
- Apple Daily founder believed legislation imposed in 2020 was ‘all bark and no bite’ after being urged to consider his personal safety, key prosecution witness says
- ‘[Lai] went on to say he would set an example himself and continue to call for sanctions and attention in different media,’ witness adds
Prosecution urges panel of nine jurists to set aside political views and focus on evidence in trial of six over conspiracy to commit bombing.
A source says the government has shifted to a ‘softer, reactive’ approach but is not planning any large-scale publicity campaigns or high-level delegations to explain the new law overseas.
Tang Siu-hung, 42, is ninth person associated with white-clad mob to be punished after pleading guilty to rioting and wounding with intent.
Tang Kai-yin, 34, jailed for 46 months for possession of petrol bombs and perverting course of justice with escape attempt.
Media mogul had proposed a ‘purification scheme’ seeking to de-escalate violence that had gripped the city, prosecution witness Wayland Chan says.
Vigilance is required because of the ‘sudden’ and ‘persistent’ nature of national security risks, he says.
Ban targets sale and distribution of plastic items, but not possession, so people can still buy online.
Paralegal Wayland Chan explains his links to tycoon Jimmy Lai, his right-hand man Mark Simon and activist Andy Li at West Kowloon Court.
Activist turned prosecution witness Andy Li tells media mogul’s defence lawyers about unsuccessful escape attempt to Taiwan in late August 2020.
Hong Kong accountant, 43, jailed after he is convicted of rioting at Yuen Long MTR station in 2019 clash with white-clad mob.
Lobbyist Andy Li said he worked with Japanese legislator, a political activist and a financier, both based in Britain, to have sanctions applied.
Judge Clement Lee says defendant claimed to be acting in self-defence when in fact he teamed up with others to fight white-clad mob.
Court hears UK politician Luke de Pulford approached Lai about publicising launch of Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China.
‘This is exactly what I want to tell the public: do not try to do any behaviour or activities that endanger national security … do not try to test the law,’ John Lee says.
Activist Adam Ma was not granted early release for good behaviour because of the enactment of the Safeguarding National Security Ordinance, sources say.
Justice minister Paul Lam and security chief Chris Tang address range of public concerns over new law in interview with the Post.
SWHK alliance prepared sanctions list targeting more than 140 individuals that paved way for US penalties against those deemed to have undermined city’s autonomy, detained activist Andy Li tells court.
Experts say government must ‘redouble’ efforts to tackle worries raised by overseas community over domestic national security law to preserve city’s position as international hub.
No hint of dissent in Legislative Council as all 88 members take turns over 10 hours to speak of their ‘historic mission’ to plug legal loopholes.
Ex-Yuen Long District Council chairman tells riot trial of fellow district councillor that he alerted police to potential trouble at Yuen Long MTR in 2019 two days before violence erupted.
Report covered sentencing of Hong Kong actor Gregory Wong, who was among three political activists and 10 others charged with rioting and breaching Legco complex.
Actor among three political activists and 11 others appearing at West Kowloon Court over storming of Legco building on July 1, 2019.
Trio from Hong Kong Alliance in Support of Patriotic Democratic Movements of China were convicted last year for rejecting police request for information on group.
Witness Andy Li says Agnes Chow helped place an advert in Japanese newspaper as part of initiative to urge overseas governments to take action against Hong Kong administration.
Former lawmaker Lam Cheuk-ting, 46, was challenged by the prosecution over his motive to intervene in a protest at Yuen Long MTR station on July 21, 2019.
Secretary for Security Chris Tang says total 16-day detention period gives police sufficient time to gather evidence and also preserves human rights.
Penalty takes aim at social unrest in 2019 during which major infrastructure such as MTR stations, the airport, roads and traffic lights were vandalised.
