Hong Kong courts have convicted leaders of the now-banned Tiananmen Square vigil for subversion, prompting strong criticism from Western governments and human rights organizations. The convictions are seen as a further erosion of freedoms in the city, with concerns raised about the future of dissent and free expression.
Hong Kong activists associated with Tiananmen Square commemorations have been found guilty of inciting subversion, highlighting ongoing suppression of dissent.
Hong Kong democracy activist Wu Chi-wai has been granted permission to stay in the UK for six months, following a previous deportation threat. This decision allows him temporary residency in the country.
Prominent Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong is expected to plead guilty to charges of foreign collusion under the national security law. He faces a second jail term related to national security offenses, with sentencing anticipated in September.
Jimmy Lai, a jailed pro-democracy activist and publisher from Hong Kong, has been awarded a freedom of speech prize in Germany. The award recognizes his efforts in advocating for democratic values.
Hong Kong democracy activist Chow Hang-tung testified in her national security trial that the city's Tiananmen vigils consistently promoted "love and responsibility" rather than "hatred and despair."
The father of wanted Hong Kong activist Anna Kwok has been sentenced to 8 months in jail for attempting to cancel an insurance policy linked to his daughter, an offense under the city’s security law.
Finn Lau, a Hong Kong pro-democracy activist based in the UK, announced that three of his bank accounts with financial services provider Wise have been restored. The accounts, including one for his diaspora media outlet Points Media, had been suddenly deactivated.
A Hong Kong activist, wanted by national security police, was reportedly prevented by Thai authorities from traveling to Canada for resettlement after being detained in Thailand since May.
Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong is scheduled for sentencing in September in his second national security case, facing charges under the controversial law.
Following his interactions with Chinese President Xi Jinping, Donald Trump commented on a range of topics including trade deals, Iran's nuclear program, Taiwan arms sales, and the unlikely release of Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai. He also reflected on the overall dynamic and potential for lifting sanctions related to Iranian oil.
A Hong Kong activist, Chow Hang-tung, testified in court that annual Tiananmen vigils were intended to commemorate victims of the crackdown, not to incite subversion or promote her group's ideals.
A former Hong Kong opposition politician is on trial, asserting that China's one-party system contradicts the country's constitution and fails to protect fundamental rights, as he defended his calls to end 'dictatorship'.
As European leaders visit Beijing, a Hong Kong activist warns that Europe misunderstands China's methods and risks dependence, while China's embassy in Denmark strongly refutes the criticism.
Two prominent Hong Kong democracy activists have been convicted of inciting subversion for their roles in organizing annual vigils commemorating the Tiananmen Square massacre. The conviction highlights the ongoing crackdown on dissent in the city.
A tech entrepreneur is leveraging artificial intelligence to reconstruct and modernize the extensive corporate governance database originally created by the late Hong Kong activist David Webb.
Thai authorities have detained a Hong Kong activist wanted for national security violations, just hours before she was scheduled to fly to Canada under a refugee resettlement agreement. The detention occurred despite her planned departure.
Hong Kong activist Jimmy Sham, convicted under the national security law, was held for over 20 hours of questioning at a Japanese airport during a recent trip.
A former leader of a now-dissolved Tiananmen vigil group has testified in court that their published writings were intended to expose Hongkongers to democratic movements in mainland China, not to incite subversion. This testimony comes as a Hong Kong barrister and activist, Chow Hang-tung, is also on trial for allegedly inciting subversion, criticizing Beijing for undermining the nation's constitutional order.
