Hong Kong's pro-democracy media mogul Jimmy Lai was ordered back to jail on Thursday as Hong Kong's highest court upheld prosecutors' appeal against his bail. Jimmy Lai is one of the most prominent Beijing critic from Hong Kong who has been booked under the new National Security Law.

Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai sent back to jail after challenge to bail

Chinese officials, who have described the 12 as separatists, said the remaining two are minors and would have a separate hearing.

China: Trials begin for 10 of the ‘Hong Kong 12’ detained at sea

The group included two teenage activists, aged 16 and 17, who will not be charged and will be sent back to Hong Kong.

China jails 10 Hong Kong activists over border crossing

A multi-million-dollar property sale by the US Consulate in Hong Kong has been put on hold because it has not received permission from Beijing. The two countries have been at loggerheads for months over trade, human rights and a clampdown on Hong Kong, with Beijing increasingly willing to wield its economic power to push back against what it says is American interference in internal affairs.

US consulate Hong Kong property sale stuck in diplomatic row

A group of Hong Kong pro-democracy activists who were caught trying to flee the country on a speedboat were caught and tried in a Chinese court on December 28 on charges linked to an illegal border crossing.

EU urges China to release of 12 Hong Kong pro-democracy activists

A group of Hong Kong pro-democracy activists who tried to escape the city by speedboat for sanctuary in Taiwan went on trial in China on Monday as the United States urged the immediate release of dissidents it says "fled tyranny".

Fineprint: Ten of 'Hong Kong 12' to face trial in Chinese court

China trial of 'Hong Kong 12' begins as US decries 'tyranny'

At least seven of arrested 12 Hong Kong pro-democracy activists will face trial in mainland China on December 28. These activists were arrested as they tried to flee the territory by speedboat to Taiwan.

Hong Kong pro-democracy activists to face trial next week in China

Hong Kong extended a compulsory quarantine by an extra seven days to 21 days for all visitors outside China, effective Friday, in stepped-up efforts to prevent a new variant of the novel coronavirus from spreading.

Hong Kong imposes 21-day quarantine for visitors, adds South Africa to banned list

Hong Kong's prominent activist and founding member of pro-democracy party is currently in London. The 27-year-old activist relocated to London in the wake of China's new national security law.

Hong Kong activist seeks asylum in U.K., China warns U.K. against granting asylum

Eight prominent Hong Kong democracy activists were charged Thursday with taking part in an "illegal assembly" on the day after Beijing imposed its broad security law, bolstering an already sweeping crackdown on dissent.

Eight Hong Kong activists charged for security law protest

Former Hong Kong lawmaker and pro-democracy activist Sixtus Leung is seeking asylum in the US. On Friday, he said that he had left the city and was in the US. Many democracy activists and former legislators have left Hong Kong since Beijing imposed a sweeping national security law since June.

Former Hong Kong lawmaker seeks asylum in US

UK on Saturday said it was concerned as Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai was charged under national security law and produced in court on Saturday. Jimmy Lai, owner of Hong Kong's best-selling Apple Daily, is a high-profile pro-democracy figure who criticises Beijing.

Deeply concerned, says UK after Hong Kong media tycoon produced in court

Hong Kong media tycoon and China-critic Jimmy Lai was produced in court on Saturday to face charges under Hong Kong's national security law. He has been accused of colluding with foreign countries by calling on overseas governments to sanction Hong Kong and China in response to the crackdown on pro-democracy activism in the city.

Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai produced in court on national security charge

Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai was charged under new national security law on Friday. Jimmy Lai has a pro-democracy leaning and is a strong critic of Beijing. Lai has been accused of colluding with foreign forces. Jimmy Lai was detained last week.

Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai charged under new security law

Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai was charged under new national security law on Friday. Jimmy Lai has a pro-democracy leaning and is a strong critic of Beijing. Lai has been accused of colluding with foreign forces.

Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai charged under national security law

A Hong Kong teenager was found guilty on Friday of insulting China's national flag and unlawful assembly as Beijing accelerates its crackdown on dissent and the city's pro-democracy movement.

Hong Kong teen found guilty in China flag insult case

He is scheduled to appear in court on Dec. 12, and could face a maximum punishment of life imprisonment.

China is planning to impose sanctions on US officials who have "performed badly" over Hong Kong issues. Beijing's move has come in response to restrictions slapped on Chinese officials this week over its harsh clampdown on the city.

China to impose sanctions on US officials over Hong Kong issues

Hong Kong authorities are all set to ban dining in restaurants after 6 PM. This is one of the revised measures that will be put in place to curb the spread of COVID-19.

Hong Kong set to ban dining in restaurants post 6 PM

New restrictions are set to come in force in Hong Kong this Thursday as the city prepares to stem fourth wave of coronavirus infections. Under these restrictions evening dining at restaurants will be prohibited and fitness centres will be closed.

Hong Kong to impose fresh restrictions to curb latest coronavirus wave

The United States on Monday imposed financial sanctions and a travel ban on 14 Chinese officials over their alleged role in Beijing’s disqualification last month of elected opposition legislators in Hong Kong.

US slaps sanctions on 14 Chinese officials over Hong Kong crackdown

Eight Hong Kong democracy activists including three former lawmakers were arrested Tuesday for their part in a July protest, the latest in a broad crackdown by authorities under a sweeping new security law.

Eight Hong Kong activists arrested over security law protest

The United States imposed financial sanctions and a travel ban on 14 Chinese officials over their alleged role in Beijing’s disqualification last month of elected opposition legislators in Hong Kong.

US imposes new sanctions on 14 Chinese officials over Hong Kong crackdown

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Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai sent back to jail after challenge to bail

China: Trials begin for 10 of the ‘Hong Kong 12’ detained at sea

China jails 10 Hong Kong activists over border crossing

US consulate Hong Kong property sale stuck in diplomatic row

EU urges China to release of 12 Hong Kong pro-democracy activists

Fineprint: Ten of 'Hong Kong 12' to face trial in Chinese court

China trial of 'Hong Kong 12' begins as US decries 'tyranny'

Hong Kong pro-democracy activists to face trial next week in China

Hong Kong imposes 21-day quarantine for visitors, adds South Africa to banned list

Hong Kong activist seeks asylum in U.K., China warns U.K. against granting asylum

Eight Hong Kong activists charged for security law protest

Former Hong Kong lawmaker seeks asylum in US

Deeply concerned, says UK after Hong Kong media tycoon produced in court

Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai produced in court on national security charge

Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai charged under new security law

Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai charged under national security law

Hong Kong teen found guilty in China flag insult case

Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai charged under new security law

China to impose sanctions on US officials over Hong Kong issues

Hong Kong set to ban dining in restaurants post 6 PM

Hong Kong to impose fresh restrictions to curb latest coronavirus wave

US slaps sanctions on 14 Chinese officials over Hong Kong crackdown

Eight Hong Kong activists arrested over security law protest

US imposes new sanctions on 14 Chinese officials over Hong Kong crackdown