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Hong Kong Court Dismisses First Legal Challenge To New National Security Law
A senior Hong Kong judge sided with the government on Friday and dismissed the first legal challenge to the city's newly enacted national security law, which had been brought by a jailed protester.
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US To Impose Fresh Visa Curbs On Hong Kong Officials Over Rights Crackdown
The United States announced on Friday that it was "taking steps" to put fresh visa curbs on Hong Kong officials responsible for cracking down on rights in the Chinese city, days after a new national security law came into force.
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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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Explained: All About Hong Kong's New National Security Laws
Hong Kong's government on Friday unveiled its proposed national security bill, following a month-long public consultation that ended last week. City leaders want it to be swiftly passed, potentially within weeks.
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Hong Kong Tycoon Jimmy Lai Pleads Not Guilty In National Security Trial
Jailed pro-democracy tycoon Jimmy Lai pleaded not guilty in a Hong Kong court to "sedition" and "collusion" charges on Tuesday, as his trial under a national security law continued into the new year.
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First Hong Konger Convicted Of National Security Crime Jailed For 9 Years
A Hong Kong waiter was jailed for nine years on Friday after he became the first person convicted under a sweeping new national security law that Beijing imposed on the city to stamp out dissent.
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In A Year, Hong Kong Arrests 117 People Under New Security Law
Hong Kong authorities have arrested 117 people under a national security law imposed one year ago, charging more than 60, mostly democratic politicians, activists, journalists and students.
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Hong Kongers Snap Up Final Edition Of Apple Daily Newspaper
Hong Kong's pro-democracy Apple Daily tabloid said it was a "victim of tyranny" in a defiant final edition on Thursday after it was forced to close under a new national security law, ending a 26-year run of taking on China's authoritarian leaders.
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Hong Kong's Apple Daily Signs Off In "Painful Farewell"
Hong Kong's most vocal pro-democracy newspaper, Apple Daily, printed its last edition on Thursday after a stormy year in which its tycoon owner and other staff were arrested under a new national security law, and its assets were frozen.
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Hong Kong's Apple Daily Says Thursday's Paper Will Be Its Last
Hong Kong pro-democracy newspaper Apple Daily announced Wednesday it was printing its final edition after authorities froze its assets using a sweeping new national security law, silencing the city's most China critical media outlet.
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No Jury As Hong Kong's First 'National Security' Trial Begins Today
The first trial under Hong Kong's new national security law begins Wednesday without a jury, a landmark moment for the financial hub's fast-changing legal traditions.
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Senior British Judge To Quit Hong Kong's Top Court: Report
A senior British judge has announced she will quit Hong Kong's top court when her term ends, stating there were "all sorts of question marks" over Beijing's new national security law, media reported Friday.
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Over 50 Hong Kong Activists Arrested For Breaching Security Law: Reports
Over 50 pro-democratic activists in Hong Kong were arrested on Wednesday for breaking the city's contentious national security law, local media reported, in the biggest crackdown yet against the democratic opposition under the new law.
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Hong Kong Media Mogul Appears In Court On National Security Charge
Hong Kong media tycoon and Beijing critic Jimmy Lai appeared in court Saturday to face a charge under a sweeping new national security law that see him jailed for life.
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Hong Kong Media Tycoon Jimmy Lai Charged Under Security Law
Hong Kong media tycoon and Beijing critic Jimmy Lai was charged under a new national security law Friday, accused of colluding with foreign forces, the latest pro-democracy figure targeted under the legislation.
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Hong Kong Court Dismisses First Legal Challenge To New National Security Law
A senior Hong Kong judge sided with the government on Friday and dismissed the first legal challenge to the city's newly enacted national security law, which had been brought by a jailed protester.
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US To Impose Fresh Visa Curbs On Hong Kong Officials Over Rights Crackdown
The United States announced on Friday that it was "taking steps" to put fresh visa curbs on Hong Kong officials responsible for cracking down on rights in the Chinese city, days after a new national security law came into force.
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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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Explained: All About Hong Kong's New National Security Laws
Hong Kong's government on Friday unveiled its proposed national security bill, following a month-long public consultation that ended last week. City leaders want it to be swiftly passed, potentially within weeks.
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Hong Kong Tycoon Jimmy Lai Pleads Not Guilty In National Security Trial
Jailed pro-democracy tycoon Jimmy Lai pleaded not guilty in a Hong Kong court to "sedition" and "collusion" charges on Tuesday, as his trial under a national security law continued into the new year.
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First Hong Konger Convicted Of National Security Crime Jailed For 9 Years
A Hong Kong waiter was jailed for nine years on Friday after he became the first person convicted under a sweeping new national security law that Beijing imposed on the city to stamp out dissent.
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In A Year, Hong Kong Arrests 117 People Under New Security Law
Hong Kong authorities have arrested 117 people under a national security law imposed one year ago, charging more than 60, mostly democratic politicians, activists, journalists and students.
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Hong Kongers Snap Up Final Edition Of Apple Daily Newspaper
Hong Kong's pro-democracy Apple Daily tabloid said it was a "victim of tyranny" in a defiant final edition on Thursday after it was forced to close under a new national security law, ending a 26-year run of taking on China's authoritarian leaders.
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Hong Kong's Apple Daily Signs Off In "Painful Farewell"
Hong Kong's most vocal pro-democracy newspaper, Apple Daily, printed its last edition on Thursday after a stormy year in which its tycoon owner and other staff were arrested under a new national security law, and its assets were frozen.
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Hong Kong's Apple Daily Says Thursday's Paper Will Be Its Last
Hong Kong pro-democracy newspaper Apple Daily announced Wednesday it was printing its final edition after authorities froze its assets using a sweeping new national security law, silencing the city's most China critical media outlet.
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No Jury As Hong Kong's First 'National Security' Trial Begins Today
The first trial under Hong Kong's new national security law begins Wednesday without a jury, a landmark moment for the financial hub's fast-changing legal traditions.
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Senior British Judge To Quit Hong Kong's Top Court: Report
A senior British judge has announced she will quit Hong Kong's top court when her term ends, stating there were "all sorts of question marks" over Beijing's new national security law, media reported Friday.
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Over 50 Hong Kong Activists Arrested For Breaching Security Law: Reports
Over 50 pro-democratic activists in Hong Kong were arrested on Wednesday for breaking the city's contentious national security law, local media reported, in the biggest crackdown yet against the democratic opposition under the new law.
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Hong Kong Media Mogul Appears In Court On National Security Charge
Hong Kong media tycoon and Beijing critic Jimmy Lai appeared in court Saturday to face a charge under a sweeping new national security law that see him jailed for life.
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Hong Kong Media Tycoon Jimmy Lai Charged Under Security Law
Hong Kong media tycoon and Beijing critic Jimmy Lai was charged under a new national security law Friday, accused of colluding with foreign forces, the latest pro-democracy figure targeted under the legislation.
