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Longtime Hong Kong Pro-democracy Activists Sentenced for 2019 March
Jailings could spell end of participation among first generation of activists, expert says
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Beijing-Led Electoral Reforms for Hong Kong Redefine 'Democracy,' Critics Say
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Beijing-Led Electoral Reforms for Hong Kong Redefine 'Democracy,' Critics Say
Revamp increases pro-Beijing voices in semiautonomous city's legislature
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Hong Kong Lawmakers: Beijing's Electoral Reforms 'Huge Step Backwards'
Latest move tightens China's control over Hong Kong, reducing democratic representation, allowing pro-Beijing panel to screen 'patriotic' candidates
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Hong Kong Leader Says Electoral Reforms Could Delay Elections Further
China expected to approve changes to city's electoral system that would ensure legislative seats are filled by pro-Beijing patriots'
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Hong Kong Leader Backs Call by Key Chinese Officials for Electoral Changes /
Carrie Lam responds to comments made Monday by head of Beijing's Hong Kong /affairs office saying only patriots should rule the semi-autonomous city
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Trial Begins for Nine Hong Kong Pro-Democracy Activists for 2019 Demonstration
Media tycoon Jimmy Lai among those on trial; two activists plead guilty to organizing or participating in illegal assembly//
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Hong Kong's Highest Court Revokes Bail for Media Tycoon and Pro-Democracy Activist
Jimmy Lai, 73, was arrested Dec. 3 on fraud charges; he's since been charged with foreign collusion' under new national security law
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8 Hong Kong Pro-Democracy Activists Arrested for Taking Part in July Anti-Government Protest
Three ex-lawmakers among group detained for protest in July aimed at sweeping national security law approved by Beijing
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Three Young Hong Kong Pro-Democracy Activists to do Jail Time for 2019 Protests
Joshua Wong, two others to spend between seven to 13-and-a-half months in prison/
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Three Young Hong Kong Pro-Democracy Activists Jailed for 2019 Protests
Joshua Wong, two others to spend between seven to 13-and-a-half months in prison/
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Prominent Hong Kong Democracy Activist Files Candidacy for Legislature/
He emerged as one of the leaders of youth-led 'Umbrella Movement' demonstrations that shut down the financial hub in 2014
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Critics Wary of Beijing's Pick to Enforce Hong Kong Security Law
Appointment of official known for harsh response to protests and media could signal hardline approach in Hong Kong, experts say
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Poll: Support Dips for Hong Kong Democracy Protests as Security Law Looms
Legislation still opposed by majority, but support for protests is down 7%, while opposition to them is up 6%
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Hong Kong Pro-Democracy Activists Face Charges for 'Inciting' Rally-goers
Media tycoon Jimmy Lai, 3 veteran activists accused of 'inciting' people to take part in annual commemoration of crackdown, canceled this year due to
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Fearing Arrest for Pro-democracy Activity in Hong Kong, Protestor Flees to Taiwan
Some 200 Hong Kongers have opted for exile rather than face arrest, charges and possible prison sentences as China tightens its grip on their home/
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US Accuses China of Breaking Democracy Pledge for Hong Kong
State Department: Beijing never, never' keeps its word
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China to Propose National Security Legislation for Hong Kong After Last Year's Unrest, Sources Say
South China Morning Post newspaper, citing unnamed sources, said the laws would ban secession, foreign interference, terrorism and all seditious activ