According to a report, China is planning to alter Hong Kong's electoral system. This came after more than 50 pro-democracy leaders and activists were arrested last week.

News Alert: China planning to change HK's electoral system says report

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

Hong Kong’s biggest mobile telecom companies appear to have severed access to a website that listed the personal information of police officers, setting off fears that authorities may use a new national security law to adopt censorship tactics widely used in mainland China.

Hong Kong website listing police data gets blocked, raising censorship fears

Foreign ministers from the United States, Canada, Britain and Australia condemned last week's arrest of over 50 democracy activists in Hong Kong in a joint statement on Sunday, calling on China to respect the freedom of the people on the island.

US, Canada, Britain, Australia condemn Hong Kong arrests of activists

Along with the foreign minister of UK, Canada and Australia express serious concern over the arrest of prominent pro democracy leaders and activists in Hong Kong.

World Leaders criticise HK's mass arrest by issuing joint statement

A few hours after the US, UK, Australia and Canada jointly condemned the arrests of 50 pro-democracy activists in Hong Kong that took place last week, the Hong Kong government has accused the West of having "double standards".

Hong Kong slams West for 'double standards' after allegations of illegal arrests of activists

The United Nations voiced alarm Thursday at the arrest of 53 prominent figures in Hong Kong on charges of "subversion", in comments Beijing said "interfered in China's sovereignty".

UN says 'deeply concerned' at Hong Kong dissident arrests, China rejects criticism

Jailed dissident Joshua Wong Thursday joined the ranks of Hong Kong democracy figures arrested under a new security law as the United States threatened fresh sanctions in response to Beijing's mounting crackdown in the finance hub.

Jailed Hong Kong democracy leader Joshua Wong arrested for 'subversion'

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Thursday threatened US sanctions over Hong Kong authorities' mass arrests of pro-democracy figures and voiced anger that an American was among those rounded up.

Pompeo threatens US sanctions over Hong Kong mass arrests

British Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab called China's mass arrest of politicians and activists in Hong Kong "unacceptable" and said it was "further evidence" of China violating the freedoms and autonomy of people in Hong Kong.

UK rebukes China for mass arrests in Hong Kong

Hong Kong police arrested 53 people in dawn raids on democracy activists on Wednesday in the biggest crackdown since China last year imposed a security law which opponents say is aimed at quashing dissent in the former British colony.

Hong Kong arrests 53 for plot to 'overthrow' govt in latest crackdown on dissent

China supports Hong Kong in fulfilling duties of arresting 53 activists

UK on Wednesday rebuked China for the mass arrest of politicians and activists in Hong Kong which it said was a grievous attack on the rights of the former colony.

UK rebukes China for 'grievous attack' on Hong Kong's rights

Washington may sanction those involved in the arrest of over 50 people in Hong Kong and will send the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations to visit Taiwan, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said, drawing anger and the threat of retaliation from Beijing.

US warns of restrictions against Hong Kong authorities

More than 50 Hong Kong pro-democracy activists were arrested on Wednesday on suspicion of violating the city's national security law. This is being seen as the biggest crackdown yet against the opposition camp under the contentious new legislation.

American among democracy activists arrested in Hong Kong under national security law

Hong Kong residents on Wednesday (January 6) expressed shock over police arrests of dozens of leading democratic activists on suspicion of violating the city's controversial security law.

Hong Kong residents shocked by mass arrests

European Union on Wednesday called for release of dozens of opposition figures in Hong Kong. The EU also said that it was eyeing imposing more sanctions on China over its crackdown on pro-democracy activists, leaders and businessmen.

EU threatens China of more sanctions, wants Hong Kong opposition figures released

Around 50 pro-democracy activists have been arrested in Hong Kong under the new National Security Law imposed by Beijing. This happens to be the biggest crackdown yet against the pro-democracy movement.

Beijing calls the arrests of Hong Kong activists 'a necessary measure'

Hong Kong: Crackdown on pro-democracy movement under new National Security Law

Around 50 pro-democracy activists arrested in Hong Kong under the new National Security Law imposed by Beijing. This happens to be the biggest crackdown yet against the pro-democracy movement.

News Alert: 50 pro-democracy activists arrested in Hong Kong under NSL

HONG KONG — The Chinese legal authorities have threatened to revoke the licenses of two lawyers hired to help a group of Hong Kong protesters who were arrested last year while trying to flee to Taiwan by speedboat.

China moves to punish lawyers hired to help Hong Kong activists

Ken Lee is among the snake catchers in Hong Kong who is called when one of these reptiles is spotted slithering into a home or coming alarmingly close to a residential area.

'Breaking stereotypes': Meet Ken Lee, Hong Kong's animal friendly snake catcher

A prominent rights group staged an act of defiance on New Year's Day for the first time in 12 months -- on a much smaller scale -- calling for release of "political prisoners" who were arrested for demonstrations against the draconian National Security Law imposed by Beijing.

Thousands rally in Hong Kong New Year protest

Hong Kong's court remanded tycoon Jimmy Lai, the most high profile Hong-Konger will be in custody until another bail hearing on 1st of February. Jimmy Lai is the vocal critic of Beijing. Taiwan activists voice objection against Lai's remand.

Hong Kong court remands Jimmy Lai Again

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