Hong Kong's public broadcaster recently banned all references to Taiwanese government, ordering staff to not refer to Taiwan's leader as "president" and to avoid using the word "government" in fresh guidelines.

Hong Kong broadcaster bans 'Taiwan' references, falling in line with mainland China

Under China’s tightened grip, the semi-autonomous city of Hong Kong has arrested at least 117 people for violating the contentious national security law which limits the scope of dissent in the former British territory.

One year into contentious security law, Hong Kong has made 117 arrests

Candidates for public office in Hong Kong will now have their entire past and history vetted -- in conjunction with China's various moves to ensure only "patriots" run the city.

Hong Kong to vet political candidates' history to ensure loyalty to China

Seven pro-democracy advocates, including 82-year-old barrister Martin Lee and media tycoon Jimmy Lai, were convicted Thursday for organising and participating in an unlawful assembly during massive anti-government protests in 2019 -- as part of an intensifying crackdown by China on its freest city.

Seven Hong Kong activists convicted over 2019 illegal assembly

The Hong Kong activists will remain in custody after a court on Friday rejected their requests for bail in a case where they are charged with conspiracy to subvert the government.

Hong Kong activists remain in custody after court rejects bail pleas

A Hong Kong court will hear on Friday an appeal by as many as 21. activists against a decision last week to deny them bail in a widely monitored case of 47 opposition figures charged with conspiracy to subvert the government.

Hong Kong court to hear appeal for bail release by 21 activists

Hong Kong's High Court has released on bail one activist charged with conspiracy to commit subversion and remanded another in a widely monitored case involving 47 others.

Court releases one Hong Kong activist on bail in case involving 47

Facebook has decided to halt its efforts to build a trans-Pacific undersea cable due to tensions between the United States and China. This cable would have connected California and Hong Kong.

Facebook halts project for undersea data cable to Hong Kong

A Hong Kong court has granted bail to around at least 15 out of 47 democracy activists charged with conspiracy to commit subversion. The landmark case has drawn widespread criticism that Beijing is using a national security law -- punishes its most serious charges, including subversion, with up to life in prison -- to crush the city's opposition.

Hong Kong court grants bail to 15 of 47 democracy activists charged with subversion

The arrest of more than 50 democrats in Hong Kong last week intensifies a drive by Beijing to stifle any return of a populist challenge to Chinese rule and more measures are likely, according to two individuals with direct knowledge of China’s plans.

China plans further Hong Kong crackdown after mass arrest: Sources

A Chinese court Wednesday jailed 10 Hong Kong pro-democracy activists for up to three years over a bid by the group to flee the city by speedboat to seek sanctuary in Taiwan.

Chinese court jails 10 of 'Hong Kong 12' activists; two teenagers to be sent back

Jimmy Lai, a Hong Kong pro-democracy media tycoon detained under a new national security law was granted bail on Wednesday under strict conditions. Lai was remanded into custody earlier this month by a dedicated national security judge sitting in a lower court.

Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai granted bail

Leading dissident Joshua Wong is among three Hong Kong activists who will be sentenced on Wednesday for taking part in last year's democracy protests as a crackdown on Beijing's critics gathers pace.

Joshua Wong, other Hong Kong activists to be sentenced for taking part in protests

Several pro-democratic lawmakers were arrested in Hong Kong on Sunday on charges related to obstructing a legislative council meeting in May. Seven lawmakers -- Wu Chi Wai, Andrew Wan, Helena Wong, Kwok Wing Kin, Eddie Chu, Raymond Chan and Fernando Cheung -- announced their arrests on their individual Facebook pages.

Several pro democratic lawmakers arrested in Hong Kong over legislature protest

Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai said he personally had "nothing to do with" a report on alleged China business links of the son of U.S. presidential candidate Joe Biden, but admitted funds from his private firm had been used to fund it.

Hong Kong media boss distances himself from contentious Hunter Biden-China report

Activists in Hong Kong are being forced to leave their homeland, and are seeking asylum abroad due to China’s authoritarianism. But India can leverage the exodus from Hong Kong to stand up for democracy and human rights, and to gain an upper hand in its fight against the Communist Party of China.

Why India should provide asylum to pro-democracy activists from Hong Kong

A young Hong Kong activist who was among the first arrested under Beijing's new national security law was detained on Tuesday close to the US consulate. Tony Chung was led away from a coffee shop opposite the consulate by unidentified men, the South China Morning Post reported.

Hong Kong teen activist arrested near US consulate

Hundreds of people marched in Taiwan's capital to demand the release of 12 Hong Kong anti-government protesters who were arrested by mainland Chinese authorities in August.

Hundreds rally in Taiwan, call for release for Hong Kong citizens arrested by China

Taipei's government has cited entrapment and manipulation on part of Beijing after Chinese state television aired a documentary showing a Taiwanese citizen confessing to visiting Hong Kong to support anti-government protesters.

Taiwan claims manipulation after China shows spy 'confession'

A Hong Kong teacher has been struck off for allegedly promoting the city's independence in classes. The government on Tuesday hailed this as a blow against "black sheep" working in the education system.

Hong Kong teacher struck off for holding 'pro-independence' classes

In a retaliatory measure by China, American diplomats who wish to visit Hong Kong government officials, other politicians or people from the city's educational institutes will need approval from Beijing, a report has claimed.

US diplomats will require China's permission for meeting Hong Kong officials, politicians: Report

One of the 14 foreign judges on Hong Kong`s highest court said he had resigned due to concerns over a sweeping new national security law imposed by Beijing on the former British colony, Australia`s national broadcaster reported on Friday.

Foreign judge quits Hong Kong's top court, cites national security law concerns

Hong Kong's Chief Executive Carrie Lam on Tuesday said that the people arrested by China at sea while trying to flee the city by boat are not "democratic activists being oppressed" and "should accept the legal liabilities".

Hong Kong leader says 12 arrested at sea by China 'should accept legal liability'

A growing majority of people in Hong Kong support the pro-democracy movement`s goals after China introduced a national security law for the city, but backing for the protest movement was a smaller 44%, a survey conducted for Reuters showed.

Hong Kong survey shows support grows for pro-democracy goals, 44% back protest movement

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