Hong Kong continues to fall deeper into a Beijing-sized hole of communism with the systematic decimation of democratic freedoms in the former British colony. In a year since the National Security Law was imposed, at least 117 people have been taken into custody for trespassing the basic tenets of what is prohibited under the law.

A year of Hong Kong security law: Crackdown on people and the press

On day two of the 47th session of the UN Human Rights Council meeting in Geneva, nations across the board expressed concern over China's actions in Xinjiang, Hong Kong and Tibet.

UN Human Rights Council members question China's record in Xinjiang, Hong Kong, Tibet

Amid tensions over the national security bill, the Hong Kong government said today that it has suspended its extradition agreements with France and Germany. Watch: "The two countries have politicised juridical co-operation, thereby damaging the basis of juridical co-operation between (Hong Kong) and Germany and France," the Hong Kong government said.

Hong Kong suspends extradition agreements with France and Germany

Hong Kong's pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai has been arrested along with other members from his group under China's new National Security Law. "They arrested him at his house at about 7am.

Pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai arrested under National Security Law

A manhunt has been launched in Hong Kong after a man reportedly stole a flag from the site of China's July 1 Hong Kong handover ceremony, reports said. Also Read: China slams US sanctions related to Hong Kong as 'gangster logic' A security guard reportedly chased the man at Hong Kong’s Golden Bauhinia Square in Wan Chai in the early morning hours on Thursday.

Police search for man after flag stolen from site of Hong Kong handover ceremony

Facebook said today that its messaging app WhatsApp has “paused” processing law enforcement requests for user data in Hong Kong. Also Read: Schools in Hong Kong will review teaching material to 'positively teach' students "WhatsApp is pausing such reviews pending further assessment of the impact of the National Security Law, including formal human rights due diligence and consultations with human rights experts.

WhatsApp to 'pause' law enforcement requests for user data in Hong Kong

After British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said his government will introduce a new route for those with British national overseas status to enter the UK granting them the ability to live and work in the UK, China hit back on Thursday saying it will impose "countermeasures".

UK breaching international law, warns China as PM Johnson promises citizenship to Hong Kongers

Hong Kong police fired water cannon and tear gas and arrested nearly 300 people on Wednesday as protesters took to the streets in defiance of a new security legislation introduced by China.

Here's how China is killing democracy in Hong Kong

Hong Kong police said it has made its first arrest under Beijing's new national security law after a man was caught holding the Hong Kong independence flag. "A man was arrested for holding a HK Independence flag in CausewayBay, Hong Kong, violating the National Security Law," the police announced, adding,"this is the first arrest made since the law has come into force.

Police in Hong Kong makes first arrest under China's national security law

According to reports, China passed the national security law for Hong Kong on Tuesday. Watch: China's top lawmaking body the National Standing Committee unanimously approved the legislation, reports said.

China's top lawmaking body passes Hong Kong national security law

UN's experts have slammed China over Hong Kong. Urging Beijing to withdraw the draft National Security Law. But it will be too late before the UN stops China. The controversial bill has moved a step closer to take its final form.

UN slams Beijing over National Security Law; urges them to withdraw

China's foreign ministry said on Monday that it has "decided to impose visa restrictions against American individuals who have behaved egregiously on matters concerning Hong Kong.

After US, China to impose visa restrictions against Americans over Hong Kong row

At least 53 people were arrested on Sunday by the Hong Kong police after scuffles broke out during a peaceful protest against planned national security legislation to be implemented by the mainland Chinese government.

Fifty-three arrested as Hong Kongers protest planned national security laws

The US Senate on June 25 passed a bill by unanimous consent that would impose sanctions on China for its decision to implement the controversial national security law in Hong Kong. Watch report.

Bipartisan rebuke of China: US Senate's move to protest Hong Kong's autonomy

US sanctions China over Hong Kong Security Law