The Chinese government will not recognize British passports issued to millions of Hong Kong citizens. The Chinese Foreign Ministry said on Friday that the dispute between London and Beijing over a security law had sparked controversy. The Chinese Foreign Ministry said in Beijing on Friday that China would no longer recognize the millions of passports … Read more
A Hong Kong activist has been arrested outside the United States (US) embassy by a plain-clothed policemen. On Tuesday, Tony Chung visited the US consulate and seek asylum, the Friends of Hong Kong activist group located in the UK stated. He and two other former members were detained because of being a member of the … Read more
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
The US Treasury has imposed sanctions on Hong Kong chief executive and other top 10 officials from Hong Kong and China. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said that the sanctions were imposed to target those damaging Hong Kong’s autonomy. “The United States stands with the people of Hong Kong”. Hong Kong’s police commissioner and various political … Read more
New Zealand has suspended its extradition treaty with Hong Kong in response to China’s controversial security law. Travel advice has been given to people of New Zealand to alert them about risks presented by the law. China’s embassy in New Zealand reacted to the move and said that the suspension was “gross interference in China’s … Read more
US diplomatic staff have left their consulate in the Chinese city of Chengdu as the deadline expired. Before a 72-hour deadline, the staff was noticed leaving the consulate. US diplomatic staff have left their consulate in the Chinese city of Chengdu as the deadline expired. Before the deadline, staff was leaving the consulate. US flag … Read more
China has warned that the UK will “bear the consequences” if it keeps going “down the wrong road” in Hong Kong. The UK has suspended an extradition treaty with Hong Kong over the controversial security law. The Chinese ambassador in London said in response that the UK had “blatantly interfered” in China’s matters. Liu Xiaoming said: “China has … Read more
Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab is likely to suspend the UK’s extradition treaty with Hong Kong as tensions between the UK and China prevails. The announcement comes after the UK decides to ban Chinese company Huawei from its 5G network. China has accused the UK of interfering in its internal matters. Mr. Raab will likely to … 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
The Australian government announced that around 10,000 Hong Kong passport holders currently living in Australia will be allowed to apply for a permanent residence once their existing visas expire. The new announcement been made in wake of the controversial security law. Prime Minister Scott Morrison’s government believes that pro-democracy supporters may become the victim of … 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
TikTok has decided to quit the Hong Kong market as China imposes the controversial Hong Kong security law. A spokesperson reported to the international news agency, “In light of recent events, we’ve decided to stop operations of the TikTok app in Hong Kong.” They will close the market and will leave within days. Video-sharing app … Read more
Popular technology companies Facebook, WhatsApp, Google, Twitter, and Telegram are all set to “pause” co-operation when Hong Kong police request for the users’ information. China has been facing immense criticism by several countries for enforcing the controversial security law, they say it has violated Hong Kong’s autonomy. Apple is likely to be under pressure to … 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
The US is going to impose visa restrictions on Chinese Communists party officials as they are believed to be accountable for undermining freedoms in Hong Kong. US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said that “current and former” party officials have been targeted with the sanctions. He said that the decision of visa restrictions has been … 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
China has planned to enforce new national security law in Hong Kong on Friday. Activists in the city have begun protests. US President Donald Trump has said that the US will react “very strongly” to the new security law. China is set to present a controversial national security law for Hong Kong. The decision seems … Read more
