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Monday, October 06, 2025
Monday, June 24, 2024
Thursday, February 22, 2024
Hong Kong’s new national security law should increase penalties for sedition, says security chief Chris Tang
人權觀察、香港監察等逾 80 組織聯署 指 23 條是「災難」 港府:危言聳聽|Yahoo
7.1立會|王宗堯等4人暴動罪成 兩記者暴動罪不成立 進入立法會範圍罪成
23 條立法︱政府晤傳媒記協無份 鄧炳強:覺得無認受性
23 條立法|政府擬禁披露國家機密 記協促釐清定義 憂「政府放風」及調查報道誤墮法網|Yahoo
中港互認「民商事」判決生效 引人權法制爭議 金融界料富豪資產撤港 港府解畫稱合乎法治|Yahoo
Hong Kong Bar Association calls for ‘transparent’ legislation of city’s own national security law
Hong Kong’s no.2 official defends city’s human rights record at UN review, as NGOs urge repeal of security law
Western countries use UN-backed review to press China on its treatment of activists and minorities
China’s human rights record criticised at UN as it faces rare scrutiny of policies
China hopes UN review of human rights is constructive, non-politicised
China attempts to ‘gaslight’ international community at UN human rights review
Western countries use UN-backed review to press China on its treatment of activists and minorities
China undergoes rare scrutiny of rights record at UN meeting
【中環解密】曾俊華嘆零售大鑊 倡政府支出「放血」
人權觀察、香港監察等逾 80 組織聯署 指 23 條是「災難」 港府:危言聳聽|Yahoo
7.1立會|王宗堯等4人暴動罪成 兩記者暴動罪不成立 進入立法會範圍罪成
23 條立法︱政府晤傳媒記協無份 鄧炳強:覺得無認受性
23 條立法|政府擬禁披露國家機密 記協促釐清定義 憂「政府放風」及調查報道誤墮法網|Yahoo
中港互認「民商事」判決生效 引人權法制爭議 金融界料富豪資產撤港 港府解畫稱合乎法治|Yahoo
Hong Kong Bar Association calls for ‘transparent’ legislation of city’s own national security law
Hong Kong’s no.2 official defends city’s human rights record at UN review, as NGOs urge repeal of security law
Western countries use UN-backed review to press China on its treatment of activists and minorities
China’s human rights record criticised at UN as it faces rare scrutiny of policies
China hopes UN review of human rights is constructive, non-politicised
China attempts to ‘gaslight’ international community at UN human rights review
Western countries use UN-backed review to press China on its treatment of activists and minorities
China undergoes rare scrutiny of rights record at UN meeting
【中環解密】曾俊華嘆零售大鑊 倡政府支出「放血」
Thursday, February 01, 2024
Tuesday, August 29, 2023
國安搜查|警大埔拘 2 男兼搜香港仔南灣御園一單位 涉 612 基金案
國安搜查|警拘 10 人據悉包括葉寶琳卓佳佳 天主教書店遭搜查 被捕人涉 612 基金及國難忠醫
國安搜查|袁弓夷前妻及子女被帶走問話 袁氏一家累計 6 人先後受查
The saga of Hong Kong's protest anthem, which authorities are trying to ban
China using families as 'hostages' to quash Uyghur dissent abroad
Sending money, food from Hong Kong to wanted overseas activists may ‘support their illegal activities,’ Regina Ip says
Hong Kong activist Nathan Law’s family released after being questioned by national security police – reports
Hong Kong national security police raid home of ex-member of pro-democracy party, no arrest made – reports
Hong Kong activist Wong Ji-yuet jailed for 37 months for rioting in 2019
As Hong Kong issues arrest warrants for overseas activists, a brief history of extraordinary rendition
Ban on ‘Glory to Hong Kong’ protest song will not impact journalistic work if injunction passes
Hong Kong police put bounties out for overseas democracy activists
Hong Kong police put 'bounties' on activists overseas
Hong Kong police issue arrest warrants for 8 political activists living in exile
國安搜查|警拘 10 人據悉包括葉寶琳卓佳佳 天主教書店遭搜查 被捕人涉 612 基金及國難忠醫
國安搜查|袁弓夷前妻及子女被帶走問話 袁氏一家累計 6 人先後受查
The saga of Hong Kong's protest anthem, which authorities are trying to ban
China using families as 'hostages' to quash Uyghur dissent abroad
Sending money, food from Hong Kong to wanted overseas activists may ‘support their illegal activities,’ Regina Ip says
Hong Kong activist Nathan Law’s family released after being questioned by national security police – reports
Hong Kong national security police raid home of ex-member of pro-democracy party, no arrest made – reports
Hong Kong activist Wong Ji-yuet jailed for 37 months for rioting in 2019
As Hong Kong issues arrest warrants for overseas activists, a brief history of extraordinary rendition
Ban on ‘Glory to Hong Kong’ protest song will not impact journalistic work if injunction passes
Hong Kong police put bounties out for overseas democracy activists
Hong Kong police put 'bounties' on activists overseas
Hong Kong police issue arrest warrants for 8 political activists living in exile
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Monday, March 27, 2023
Honduras establishes ties with China after break from Taiwan
Honduras demanded $2.5 billion in Taiwan aid before China announcement-source
Honduras says it will seek ties with China, spurning Taiwan
Putin and China's top diplomat pledge to strengthen ties
Vietnam exporters fret over potential trade fallout of U.S. rules on Xinjiang
Canada, Taiwan to begin formal talks to spur foreign investments
U.S. firms in Taiwan making 'contingency' plans amid China tensions
China contacts Prague over Czech president-elect speaking to Taiwan president
Think tank simulation predicts ‘heavy’ losses on all sides, including US, if China invades Taiwan
Biden's national security adviser is hopeful war over Taiwan can be prevented
U.S. warship sails through sensitive Taiwan Strait; China angered
Taiwan increases its compulsory military service as it faces pressure from China
I Went to Taiwan to Say Goodbye
Australia foreign minister to visit China as diplomatic ties improve
US approves $425 million in arms sales to Taiwan
Honduras demanded $2.5 billion in Taiwan aid before China announcement-source
Honduras says it will seek ties with China, spurning Taiwan
Putin and China's top diplomat pledge to strengthen ties
Vietnam exporters fret over potential trade fallout of U.S. rules on Xinjiang
Canada, Taiwan to begin formal talks to spur foreign investments
U.S. firms in Taiwan making 'contingency' plans amid China tensions
China contacts Prague over Czech president-elect speaking to Taiwan president
Think tank simulation predicts ‘heavy’ losses on all sides, including US, if China invades Taiwan
Biden's national security adviser is hopeful war over Taiwan can be prevented
U.S. warship sails through sensitive Taiwan Strait; China angered
Taiwan increases its compulsory military service as it faces pressure from China
I Went to Taiwan to Say Goodbye
Australia foreign minister to visit China as diplomatic ties improve
US approves $425 million in arms sales to Taiwan
Monday, March 06, 2023
The Chinese balloon saga could be part of a new space race closer to Earth
China says U.S. refused to share information on downed Chinese balloon
This selfie above China's balloon was taken over Missouri. Here's how we know that
How a Chinese 'spy balloon' prompted the U.S. to scour the skies
China threatens US entities over downing of balloon
China says U.S. balloons flew over Xinjiang, Tibet, warns of countermeasures
A Rising Awareness That Balloons Are Everywhere in Our Skies
How a Chinese 'spy balloon' prompted the U.S. to scour the skies
Romania detects suspicious weather balloon in its airspace, ministry says
U.S. says first missile shot at object above Lake Huron missed its target
U.S. military says it recovers key sensors from downed Chinese spy balloon
Blinken has a lot on his plate including tensions with China and the war in Ukraine
The U.S. military lifts the Chinese balloon's 'priority sensors' from the ocean floor
UFOs? Airborne objects? What we know about 4 recent shootdowns
US shoots down ‘octagonal’ flying object near military sites in Michigan
‘The PLA is not answering that call’: Pentagon’s special crisis communications line to Beijing goes unanswered
White House says China has high-altitude balloon program for intelligence collection
On flying objects, U.S. general not ruling out aliens
U.S. jets have shot down 4 flying objects in 8 days. Here's everything we know.
Ruling out aliens? Senior U.S. general says not ruling out anything yet
China accuses U.S. of flying spy balloons into Chinese airspace more than 10 times
US jets down 4 objects in 8 days, unprecedented in peacetime
The U.S. military shot down an unidentified object over Canada's Yukon territory
Over Lake Huron, the U.S. downs a 3rd unidentified object in 3 days
The U.S. shot down an object over Alaska. The government doesn't know yet what it was
US shoots down 'high-altitude object' over Alaska, White House says
China says U.S. refused to share information on downed Chinese balloon
This selfie above China's balloon was taken over Missouri. Here's how we know that
How a Chinese 'spy balloon' prompted the U.S. to scour the skies
China threatens US entities over downing of balloon
China says U.S. balloons flew over Xinjiang, Tibet, warns of countermeasures
A Rising Awareness That Balloons Are Everywhere in Our Skies
How a Chinese 'spy balloon' prompted the U.S. to scour the skies
Romania detects suspicious weather balloon in its airspace, ministry says
U.S. says first missile shot at object above Lake Huron missed its target
U.S. military says it recovers key sensors from downed Chinese spy balloon
Blinken has a lot on his plate including tensions with China and the war in Ukraine
The U.S. military lifts the Chinese balloon's 'priority sensors' from the ocean floor
UFOs? Airborne objects? What we know about 4 recent shootdowns
US shoots down ‘octagonal’ flying object near military sites in Michigan
‘The PLA is not answering that call’: Pentagon’s special crisis communications line to Beijing goes unanswered
White House says China has high-altitude balloon program for intelligence collection
On flying objects, U.S. general not ruling out aliens
U.S. jets have shot down 4 flying objects in 8 days. Here's everything we know.
Ruling out aliens? Senior U.S. general says not ruling out anything yet
China accuses U.S. of flying spy balloons into Chinese airspace more than 10 times
US jets down 4 objects in 8 days, unprecedented in peacetime
The U.S. military shot down an unidentified object over Canada's Yukon territory
Over Lake Huron, the U.S. downs a 3rd unidentified object in 3 days
The U.S. shot down an object over Alaska. The government doesn't know yet what it was
US shoots down 'high-altitude object' over Alaska, White House says
Wednesday, March 01, 2023
China is buying up more U.S. farmland. Some lawmakers consider that a security threat
Ahead of China hearing, lawmakers share 'next steps' the U.S. can take for Uyghurs
Congress zeroes in on China — as economic and security threats loom
U.S. launches 'disruptive technology' strike force to target national security threats
U.S. Senator Rubio seeks review of Ford technology deal with China's CATL
Companies involved in the making of the Chinese spy balloon could face sanctions
Companies involved in the making of the Chinese spy balloon could face sanctions via yahoo
Ahead of China hearing, lawmakers share 'next steps' the U.S. can take for Uyghurs
Congress zeroes in on China — as economic and security threats loom
U.S. launches 'disruptive technology' strike force to target national security threats
U.S. Senator Rubio seeks review of Ford technology deal with China's CATL
Companies involved in the making of the Chinese spy balloon could face sanctions
Companies involved in the making of the Chinese spy balloon could face sanctions via yahoo
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Tuesday, June 14, 2022
Tuesday, May 31, 2022
UN: Rights Chief’s Credibility at Stake in China Visit
US expresses concern over China’s ‘efforts to restrict and manipulate’ UN rights chief visit to Xinjiang
UN human rights chief accused of whitewashing abuses against Uyghurs in Xinjiang during China visit
China’s Xinjiang crackdown under scrutiny ahead of UN rights chief visit
How goods made with forced labor end up in your local American store
China is hunting down Uyghurs around the world with help from some surprising countries
Keanu Reeves axed by Chinese video platforms after Tibet concert
Turkey rejected Uyghur citizenship applications over "national security" risks
US expresses concern over China’s ‘efforts to restrict and manipulate’ UN rights chief visit to Xinjiang
UN human rights chief accused of whitewashing abuses against Uyghurs in Xinjiang during China visit
China’s Xinjiang crackdown under scrutiny ahead of UN rights chief visit
How goods made with forced labor end up in your local American store
China is hunting down Uyghurs around the world with help from some surprising countries
Keanu Reeves axed by Chinese video platforms after Tibet concert
Turkey rejected Uyghur citizenship applications over "national security" risks
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slavery,
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Turkey,
Uighurs,
UN,
United Arab Emirates
Thursday, April 14, 2022
John Lee secures nominations for Hong Kong leadership race
Hong Kong’s John Lee secures leadership bid; says run ‘not easy’ despite being sole contender so far
What John Lee as chief executive might mean for Hong Kong
Local security legislation Article 23 ‘a priority,’ says Hong Kong leadership hopeful John Lee
Hong Kong activist jailed for 16 months for organising banned ‘Reclaim Yuen Long’ demo in 2019
Veteran Hong Kong activist Koo Sze-yiu pleads not guilty to attempting to commit seditious acts
Veteran Hong Kong journalist Allan Au released on bail following arrest over alleged sedition
Veteran Hong Kong journalist Allan Au arrested by national security police – reports
Hong Kong hails ‘de-radicalisation’ rehab programmes for 2019 protesters in custody
6 Hong Kong teachers disqualified over complaints linked to 2019 protests
Prosecution claims editor had shares in Stand News parent firm, as company rep. remains absent from court
3 sentenced to training centre over 2019 National Day protest in Hong Kong
Satisfaction with Hong Kong’s press freedom drops to record low, poll finds
US & UK annual reports on Hong Kong claim ‘unprecedented’ control by China on elections, media, judiciary
China sanctions US officials who ‘concocted lies’ on human rights
Hong Kong court sentences 5 for up to 4.5 years on riot charges over 2019 National Day protest
‘A curtain-raiser’: Hong Kong political figures react to Carrie Lam’s decision not to seek second term
Carrie Lam will not run in Hong Kong’s small-circle chief executive election
Hong Kong’s John Lee secures leadership bid; says run ‘not easy’ despite being sole contender so far
What John Lee as chief executive might mean for Hong Kong
Local security legislation Article 23 ‘a priority,’ says Hong Kong leadership hopeful John Lee
Hong Kong activist jailed for 16 months for organising banned ‘Reclaim Yuen Long’ demo in 2019
Veteran Hong Kong activist Koo Sze-yiu pleads not guilty to attempting to commit seditious acts
Veteran Hong Kong journalist Allan Au released on bail following arrest over alleged sedition
Veteran Hong Kong journalist Allan Au arrested by national security police – reports
Hong Kong hails ‘de-radicalisation’ rehab programmes for 2019 protesters in custody
6 Hong Kong teachers disqualified over complaints linked to 2019 protests
Prosecution claims editor had shares in Stand News parent firm, as company rep. remains absent from court
3 sentenced to training centre over 2019 National Day protest in Hong Kong
Satisfaction with Hong Kong’s press freedom drops to record low, poll finds
US & UK annual reports on Hong Kong claim ‘unprecedented’ control by China on elections, media, judiciary
China sanctions US officials who ‘concocted lies’ on human rights
Hong Kong court sentences 5 for up to 4.5 years on riot charges over 2019 National Day protest
‘A curtain-raiser’: Hong Kong political figures react to Carrie Lam’s decision not to seek second term
Carrie Lam will not run in Hong Kong’s small-circle chief executive election
Friday, February 18, 2022
Friday, February 11, 2022
Ukrainian calls for 'No war in Ukraine,' challenging IOC rules on demonstrations
Bearing an Olympic Torch, and a Politically Loaded Message
Uyghur kids recall physical and mental torment at Chinese boarding schools in Xinjiang
China chooses athlete with Uyghur heritage to help light cauldron
The Beijing Winter Olympics' cauldron lighting made a political statement
Bearing an Olympic Torch, and a Politically Loaded Message
Uyghur kids recall physical and mental torment at Chinese boarding schools in Xinjiang
China chooses athlete with Uyghur heritage to help light cauldron
The Beijing Winter Olympics' cauldron lighting made a political statement
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Monday, January 31, 2022
Members of student publication resign en masse citing pressure from Hong Kong Baptist University
Hong Kong university covers up Tiananmen crackdown memorial slogan
From Tiananmen to Hong Kong, China's crackdowns defy critics
Hong Kong university covers up Tiananmen crackdown memorial slogan
From Tiananmen to Hong Kong, China's crackdowns defy critics
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Monday, January 24, 2022
Thursday, January 13, 2022
Hong Kong activist's bail revoked for remarks 'endangering national security'
First person convicted under Hong Kong's national security law drops appeal
'Colonial wine from new, authoritarian bottles': Hong Kong re-tools sedition law
Hong Kong authorities grill union which held street stalls on Covid-19 and national security law
3 months jail for member of now-defunct Hong Kong activist group accused of elbowing police officer
EXCLUSIVE: Hong Kong gov’t watchdog finds ‘inadequacies’ after 10-month probe into HKFP complaint over police promo vid cost
Security law: Hong Kong’s defunct Tiananmen Massacre vigil group could be represented by gov’t body in court
Former Xinjiang official takes charge of Hong Kong garrison
Nicholas Goldberg: Democracy is dying in Hong Kong. But why should the rest of us care?
One Free Press Coalition's '10 Most Urgent' list, January 2022
政Whats噏:陳淑莊去年神秘離港赴台 阿媽唔肯走
Hong Kong activist sentenced to 15 months in prison over Tiananmen Square vigil
鮑偉聰宣布已離港 未交代身處何地
Explainer: The decline of Hong Kong’s press freedom under the national security law
First person convicted under Hong Kong's national security law drops appeal
'Colonial wine from new, authoritarian bottles': Hong Kong re-tools sedition law
Hong Kong authorities grill union which held street stalls on Covid-19 and national security law
3 months jail for member of now-defunct Hong Kong activist group accused of elbowing police officer
EXCLUSIVE: Hong Kong gov’t watchdog finds ‘inadequacies’ after 10-month probe into HKFP complaint over police promo vid cost
Security law: Hong Kong’s defunct Tiananmen Massacre vigil group could be represented by gov’t body in court
Former Xinjiang official takes charge of Hong Kong garrison
Nicholas Goldberg: Democracy is dying in Hong Kong. But why should the rest of us care?
One Free Press Coalition's '10 Most Urgent' list, January 2022
政Whats噏:陳淑莊去年神秘離港赴台 阿媽唔肯走
Hong Kong activist sentenced to 15 months in prison over Tiananmen Square vigil
鮑偉聰宣布已離港 未交代身處何地
Explainer: The decline of Hong Kong’s press freedom under the national security law
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Tuesday, January 04, 2022
Activists urge Tesla to close its new Xinjiang showroom
Tesla recalls nearly half a million cars over possible safety issues
How Elon Musk’s Software Focus Helped Tesla Navigate Chip Shortage
Tesla recalls nearly half a million cars over possible safety issues
How Elon Musk’s Software Focus Helped Tesla Navigate Chip Shortage
Thursday, December 23, 2021
Uyghur, Tibet and Hong Kong activists call for athletes to boycott Beijing Olympics
Lawmakers call on NBC to address China human rights abuses in Olympic broadcasts
Austrian leader: won't go to Beijing games, but no protest
EU has little appetite to join US diplomatic Games boycott
EU hesitates over possible Olympic boycott in China
Countries boycotting Beijing Olympic will ‘pay the price,’ China warns
A diplomatic boycott of Beijing’s winter Olympics is a vote for a free Hong Kong
Lawmakers call on NBC to address China human rights abuses in Olympic broadcasts
Austrian leader: won't go to Beijing games, but no protest
EU has little appetite to join US diplomatic Games boycott
EU hesitates over possible Olympic boycott in China
Countries boycotting Beijing Olympic will ‘pay the price,’ China warns
A diplomatic boycott of Beijing’s winter Olympics is a vote for a free Hong Kong
Tuesday, December 21, 2021
Macau's casinos pin hopes on everyday gamblers after junket shutdowns
China bars four from U.S. panel on religious freedom in response to sanctions
China would not fear confrontation with U.S. - foreign minister
U.S. considers banning key exports to Chinese chipmaker SMIC - WSJ
FTC sues to block big semiconductor chip industry merger between Nvidia and Arm
Congress passes ban on all imports from China's Xinjiang unless businesses can prove they are made without forced labor
Chinese man documents his investigation into alleged Uyghur 'concentration camps' in video
Congress approves import ban targeting forced labor in China
The US is delaying China’s dreams of a domestic chip supply chain
China bars four from U.S. panel on religious freedom in response to sanctions
China would not fear confrontation with U.S. - foreign minister
U.S. considers banning key exports to Chinese chipmaker SMIC - WSJ
FTC sues to block big semiconductor chip industry merger between Nvidia and Arm
Congress passes ban on all imports from China's Xinjiang unless businesses can prove they are made without forced labor
Chinese man documents his investigation into alleged Uyghur 'concentration camps' in video
Congress approves import ban targeting forced labor in China
The US is delaying China’s dreams of a domestic chip supply chain
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