Hong Kong's media tycoon Jimmy Lai has been denied bail in a National Security case. The anti-China activist had been in custody since December 3, except for when he was released on bail for about a week late last year.

News Alert: Hong Kong tycoon Jimmy Lai denied bail in National Security case

Hong Kong has decided against using a jury for the first trial under a sweeping national security law imposed by Beijing, a report has said. According to AFP, Secretary for Justice Teresa Cheng informed the defendant's legal team in early February, citing "the personal safety of jurors and their family members".

No jury for Hong Kong's first national security trial, report says

A second Hong Kong internet radio host was arrested on Sunday under a sedition law that authorities have begun to wield against China's critics. Hong Kong's sedition law is different from a sweeping national security law that Beijing imposed in June 2020 According to a police statement, officers from the police's national security department arrested 52-year-old Wan Yiu-sing on a charge of "seditious intent" -- without disclosing what Wan had said or did that was potentially seditious.

Second Hong Kong radio host arrested for sedition

Sweeping new restrictions have been imposed on schools in Hong Kong. Children as young as 6 now must learn the definition of terms like 'subversion', 'succession', 'terrorism' & 'collusion' - as defined by the National Security Law.

Gravitas: China goes after the young minds of Hong Kong

Hong Kong has unveiled controversial guidelines for schools in the Chinese-ruled city that include teaching students as young as six about colluding with foreign forces and subversion as part of a new national security curriculum.

Hong Kong unveils controversial school curriculum

First come the colorful visuals: an animation of Hong Kong’s skyline, like the opening sequence of a children’s show. Then, a grinning girl and boy pop up on screen, sandwiching a cartoon owl wearing a graduation cap and round spectacles.

A talking owl and cheery sounds: Children’s video targets dissent in Hong Kong

In a decision that may start a debate, Hong Kong has released controversial guidelines for schools. These guidelines include teaching students as young as six about colluding with foreign forces and subversion as part of new national security curriculum.

Hong Kong releases national security guidelines for schoolkids

Nearly 11,000 Hong Kongers moved to Taiwan in 2020 after Beijing imposed a sweeping security law on the city. The figure is almost double the number of a year earlier.

Around 11,000 Hong Kongers moved to Taiwan in 2020

Some days, Cathy Yau wanders down dark alleys looking for rats to poison. Other days, she helps food banks deliver meals to older people. Often her phone rings with calls from constituents: neighbors asking about their rights during a police stop-and-frisk, or how to best navigate the city’s welfare bureaucracy.

How Hong Kong’s lowliest politicians became its champions of freedom

A second Chinese lawyer involved in defending a Hong Kong democracy activist has had his license revoked. According to AFP, Ren Quanniu, who represented one of 12 people caught attempting to flee Hong Kong to Taiwan by boat last August, said he received a court notice revoking his right to practice.

Another lawyer, who defended one of 'Hong Kong 12', has license revoked

Hong Kong's leader defended her administration's use of "ambush lockdowns" on Tuesday after a spate of overnight operations to conduct surprise mandatory coronavirus tests uncovered no new cases.

Hong Kong leader defends 'ambush lockdown' tactics

A new visa scheme will offer millions of Hong Kongers pathway to British citizenship. But China & Hong Kong have said that they will no longer recognise the British national overseas passport as a valid travel document.

UK opens a special visa route for Hong Kong residents

Britain's government on Friday vowed to stand by the people of its former colony Hong Kong against a Chinese crackdown as it prepared to launch a new visa scheme potentially benefiting millions.

China: Will not recognise British passport for Hong Kong residents

After the UK announced the launch of a new visa scheme potentially benefiting millions of Hong Kongers, China said it will "no longer recognise" the British national (overseas) passport.

Will no longer recognise UK's BNO passport for Hong Kongers: China

UK says upholding 'freedom and autonomy' with new HK visas

Hong Kong's government locked down an area of Kowloon peninsula on Saturday, saying its 10,000 residents must stay home until all of them have been tested for the new coronavirus and results largely determined.

Hong Kong put under lockdown for first time since beginning of pandemic

The Hong Kong government has announced its first-ever COVID-19 lockdown. Thousand of people residing in at Yau Ma Tei and Jordan areas have been ordered to stay in their homes for the weekend.

Hong Kong authorities impose first-ever COVID-19 lockdown

China on Friday slammed an EU resolution condemning its crackdown on Hong Kong democracy activists, accusing the lawmakers of "gross interference" in its governance of the city.

China slams interference by EU lawmakers on Hong Kong

The EU has lost credibility on human rights by sealing an investment deal with China, a resolution in the European Parliament warned on Thursday. MEPs meeting by videolink in Brussels overwhelmingly passed the resolution which broadly condemned the crackdown on Hong Kong activists by the central government in China.

EU Parliament condemns China deal over Hong Kong crackdown

They are businessmen, born in mainland China, who serve on top advisory committees to Beijing and profess patriotism for the motherland. One recently traveled to an obscure village in southeastern China to study Xi Jinping’s doctrine for guiding the country to greatness.

In Hong Kong, a new party’s calls for stability only raise suspicions

Lai Chi-wai became the first person to climb over 250 metres of a skyscraper in a wheelchair in the city of Hong Kong. The 37-year-old reportedly took up the painstaking task to raise money for spinal cord patients.

In pics: Man in wheelchair climbs up Hong Kong skyscraper for charity

A Hong Kong internet service provider has admitted to knowingly blocking a pro-democracy website's access from its users under the much-criticised China's National Security Law.

Hong Kong blocks popular pro-democracy website HKChronicles

The Hong Kong International Film Festival, delayed last year by the coronavirus outbreak, has announced plans to return to its normal Springtime slot. But with a lingering virus impact, the 2021 edition will be a hybrid, combining both in-theatre and online screenings and audience-engagement events.

Hong Kong Film Festival makes plans for hybrid edition

Hong Kong's new top judge stressed on Monday the importance of the city's judicial independence and rule of law, describing them as crucial to business confidence and the international reputation of the global business hub.

Hong Kong's new top judge points to importance of city's rule of law

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