UN human rights experts have shown concerns that China’s new security law for Hong Kong poses a serious risk to the city’s freedoms. The new security law is widely being criticized after China imposed it in Hong Kong in June after months of huge pro-democracy protests. A 14-page letter was posted on the UN human rights … Read more
China has sanctioned 11 Americans including senators Marco Rubio and Ted Cruz on Monday. The move comes in retaliation for the similar action taken by the US. The US had accused 11 officials of suppressing “freedom and democratic processes” in Hong Kong last week. [embedpost slug= “Hong Kong: US imposes sanctions on chief executive & other … Read more
China has sent a team of seven health officials to Hong Kong as the city reported a sharp rise in Covid-19 cases. These seven health officials are the first members of a 60-person team that will conduct coronavirus testing. However, some local councilors raised concerns that China may collect DNA samples for surveillance purposes. Hong … Read more
US President Donald Trump has signed an order to end preferential treatment for Hong Kong. The new order comes amid China’s controversial security law for Hong Kong. President Trump said, “Hong Kong will now be treated the same as mainland China.” In addition to this, Mr. Trump also signed bipartisan legislation according to which sanctions … Read more
A new national security office has been officially established in Hong Kong and chinese agents have been placed for the first time. Chief Executive Carrie Lam said on Tuesday that it was “actually relatively mild as far as national security laws are concerned” and would enable Hong Kongers to “exercise their rights and freedoms without … Read more
Microsoft and Zoom have decided not to process data requests made by the Hong Kong authorities. Facebook, Google, Twitter, and Telegram had earlier announced the same decision. Apple says it is “accessing” the rules. Services of Facebook, Google, Twitter, and Telegram are blocked in China whereas the services of Microsoft, Zoom, and Apple are not … Read more
China has rebuked Canada for criticizing national security law for Hong Kong. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced on Friday that Canada was suspending its extradition deal with Hong Kong amid the security law. Canada’s foreign minister termed the legislation “a significant step back” for liberty. Canada had “grossly interfered” in Chinese matters, China’s embassy in … Read more
A hard-line figure has been appointed by China as head of its new security agency in Hong Kong. Zheng Yanxiong has enjoyed the most senior designation of the secretary-general of the Communist Party committee in the southern province of Guangdong. He is renowned for his role in handling protests over a land dispute in the … Read more
Hong Kong is celebrating its 23 years since British reign ended as a new “anti-protest” law, imposed by China, comes into practice. Each year, a pro-democracy protest is held on the anniversary. Tens or hundreds of thousands of people attend it. However, authorities have banned the march for the first time since the handover. The … Read more
China has approved a controversial national security law that would allow Chinese authorities to crack down on subversive and separatist activities in Hong Kong. According to the details, China’s state news agency said that Chinese President Xi Jinping signed a presidential decree on national security law after it was approved by a standing committee of … Read more
China has finally passed a controversial security law according to which it will enjoy new powers over Hong Kong. The country had announced last month that it will impose the law according to which any act of secession, subversion, terrorism, or collusion with foreign forces will be criminalized. The decision comes amid protests that took … Read more
US President Donald Trump announced to grant preferential treatment for Hong Kong in trade and travel. Donald Trump announced the decision in response to the security law enforced by China. He has declared China’s decision as a “tragedy”. He said that he no longer declared Hong Kong to be separate from China. He spoke to … Read more
