Beijing Orders Closure of Chinese Law Firm Tied to Hong Kong Activists
Action is seen by activists and lawyers as reflecting Beijing's growing constraints on rights lawyers
Action is seen by activists and lawyers as reflecting Beijing's growing constraints on rights lawyers
New rules would ensure more pro-Beijing 'patriots' in city's legislature, further cementing mainland's grip on financial hub
Little known about Beijing's changes other than 'patriots' will govern for the island's 'brighter future'
Crackdown on the democratic opposition intensifies
Crackdown on democratic opposition intensifies
The moves are expected to accelerate now that 5 million Hong Kongers are eligible to apply for visas to Britain, allowing them to live, work and study
Case pending for 12 Hong Kong activists who fled for Taiwan comes at a time of further scrutiny of legal system in both Hong Kong and China
Here is a timeline of developments since China imposed national security legislation in Hong Kong this year
The arrests in the Asian financial hub included well-known democratic figures and former lawmakers
The protesters were fleeing to Taiwan
Move comes amid a widening crackdown on dissent
Carrie Lam made remarks at ceremony marking anniversary of founding of People's Republic of China ///
12 were arrested on Aug. 23 for illegal entry into mainland Chinese waters after setting off from Hong Kong in a boat bound for self-ruled Taiwan
On the fourth day of the legislation becoming law, the Hong Kong Public Library took at least nine political books off its shelves
Tong was among more than 300 demonstrators against the new law who were arrested by police on July 1
Lai has been one of the most prominent democracy activists in the Chinese-ruled city and an ardent critic of Beijing
Pro-democracy academics and teachers have been fired or warned for their political views
People between 16 and 21 were arrested under Beijing's new national security law for the formerly semi-autonomous region
Chinese Embassy in London pledges strong response.
Many NGOs in Hong Kong are making plans to move staff and projects to more favorable location in the region
Many NGOs in Hong Kong are making plans to move staff and projects to more favorable location in the region
Britain's foreign secretary accuses Beijing of 'gross and egregious' human rights abuses against Muslim minority, hints at possible suspension of UK's
International media look for exits after draconian new national security law
Appointment of official known for harsh response to protests and media could signal hardline approach in Hong Kong, experts say
Beijing's Liaison Office in financial hub calls vote serious provocation to the current electoral system///