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Explained: Hong Kong's New National Security Law And How It Impacts Freedom
Hong Kong's 90-seat legislature on Tuesday unanimously passed a new national security law just 11 days after it was tabled, despite concerns from Western governments that freedoms would be further undermined in the financial hub.
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Hong Kong Falls To Bottom Of Press Freedom Rankings
China has imposed increasingly authoritarian strictures on Hong Kong following large-scale and sometimes violent pro-democracy protests three years ago.
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Apple Commits to Freedom of Information, Expression in New Human Rights Policy
Apple said it was committed to freedom of information and expression in a document it has published on its humans rights policy - a move which follows increased pressure from shareholders.
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Hong Kong Makes First Arrest Under New Law But Fine Print Raises Questions
Hong Kong police made the first arrest under Beijing's new national security law as the city greeted the anniversary of its handover to China with protests banned and its cherished freedoms looking increasingly fragile.
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300 Arrested As Thousands Protest In Hong Kong Over China's Proposed Law
Police in Hong Kong fired pepper pellets and made 300 arrests as thousands of people took to the streets on Wednesday to voice anger over national security legislation proposed by China, that has raised international alarm over freedoms in the city.
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Hong Kong Protesters Aim For Massive Turnout At Rare Sanctioned March
Hong Kong protesters are hoping to get out huge crowds later Sunday as they try to keep pressure on the city's pro-Beijing leadership six months into their movement pushing for greater freedoms and police accountability.
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US Condemns Unjustified "Use Of Force" In Hong Kong, Calls For Dialogue
The United States condemned the "unjustified use of force" in Hong Kong and called on Beijing to protect Hong Kong's freedom, a senior official in President Donald Trump's administration said Sunday, as protesters battled Hong Kong police who had trapped them inside a major university.
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Anti-Beijing Hong Kong Lawmakers Disqualified From Parliament
Four pro-democracy lawmakers were disqualified from Hong Kong's parliament Friday in a move that will worsen growing fears the city's freedoms are under serious threat from Beijing.
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Don't Cross 'Red Line': Chinese President's Tough Message In Hong Kong
China's President Xi Jinping said Saturday Hong Kong was freer than ever before but laid down an uncrossable "red line" for any challenge to Beijing's authority as the city marked 20 years since it was handed back by Britain.
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Hong Kong Activist Jailed Over Umbrella Movement Protest
A Hong Kong democracy activist was jailed Thursday over Umbrella Movement mass protests while nine more campaigners face charges, as fears grow that freedoms are under threat in the semi-autonomous city.
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Hong Kong Democrats Hail 'Honourable' UK MPs After Report
Hong Kong's democrat lawmakers called British MPs "honourable" today for highlighting concern over the erosion of freedoms by China in a new report - but said the city has to fight its own battles.
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Hong Kong to Shut Down Last, Smallest Protest Site
Hong Kong police said Saturday that they would clear out the third and final pro-democracy protest camp next week, putting an end to demonstrations that have blocked traffic in the southern Chinese city's streets for 2-and-a-half months.
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Icons of Protest: Hong Kong's New Symbols of Freedom
For six days, umbrellas, yellow ribbons, cartoon takedowns of politicians and song lyrics have been festooned across a city whose streets have been cleared of traffic to make way for a new wave of political protest.
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Explained: Hong Kong's New National Security Law And How It Impacts Freedom
Hong Kong's 90-seat legislature on Tuesday unanimously passed a new national security law just 11 days after it was tabled, despite concerns from Western governments that freedoms would be further undermined in the financial hub.
-
Hong Kong Falls To Bottom Of Press Freedom Rankings
China has imposed increasingly authoritarian strictures on Hong Kong following large-scale and sometimes violent pro-democracy protests three years ago.
-
Apple Commits to Freedom of Information, Expression in New Human Rights Policy
Apple said it was committed to freedom of information and expression in a document it has published on its humans rights policy - a move which follows increased pressure from shareholders.
-
Hong Kong Makes First Arrest Under New Law But Fine Print Raises Questions
Hong Kong police made the first arrest under Beijing's new national security law as the city greeted the anniversary of its handover to China with protests banned and its cherished freedoms looking increasingly fragile.
-
300 Arrested As Thousands Protest In Hong Kong Over China's Proposed Law
Police in Hong Kong fired pepper pellets and made 300 arrests as thousands of people took to the streets on Wednesday to voice anger over national security legislation proposed by China, that has raised international alarm over freedoms in the city.
-
Hong Kong Protesters Aim For Massive Turnout At Rare Sanctioned March
Hong Kong protesters are hoping to get out huge crowds later Sunday as they try to keep pressure on the city's pro-Beijing leadership six months into their movement pushing for greater freedoms and police accountability.
-
US Condemns Unjustified "Use Of Force" In Hong Kong, Calls For Dialogue
The United States condemned the "unjustified use of force" in Hong Kong and called on Beijing to protect Hong Kong's freedom, a senior official in President Donald Trump's administration said Sunday, as protesters battled Hong Kong police who had trapped them inside a major university.
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Anti-Beijing Hong Kong Lawmakers Disqualified From Parliament
Four pro-democracy lawmakers were disqualified from Hong Kong's parliament Friday in a move that will worsen growing fears the city's freedoms are under serious threat from Beijing.
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Don't Cross 'Red Line': Chinese President's Tough Message In Hong Kong
China's President Xi Jinping said Saturday Hong Kong was freer than ever before but laid down an uncrossable "red line" for any challenge to Beijing's authority as the city marked 20 years since it was handed back by Britain.
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Hong Kong Activist Jailed Over Umbrella Movement Protest
A Hong Kong democracy activist was jailed Thursday over Umbrella Movement mass protests while nine more campaigners face charges, as fears grow that freedoms are under threat in the semi-autonomous city.
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Hong Kong Democrats Hail 'Honourable' UK MPs After Report
Hong Kong's democrat lawmakers called British MPs "honourable" today for highlighting concern over the erosion of freedoms by China in a new report - but said the city has to fight its own battles.
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Hong Kong to Shut Down Last, Smallest Protest Site
Hong Kong police said Saturday that they would clear out the third and final pro-democracy protest camp next week, putting an end to demonstrations that have blocked traffic in the southern Chinese city's streets for 2-and-a-half months.
-
Icons of Protest: Hong Kong's New Symbols of Freedom
For six days, umbrellas, yellow ribbons, cartoon takedowns of politicians and song lyrics have been festooned across a city whose streets have been cleared of traffic to make way for a new wave of political protest.
