Political Protests

Hong Kong court upholds ex-democratic lawmaker’s assault conviction for using loudspeaker near police officer

Hong Kong pro-Beijing lawmakers blast Chinese University over ‘black violence’ on campus

Pro-Beijing lawmakers in Hong Kong have lambasted the Chinese University (CUHK) over last week’s attack on security guards, and accused...

Good riddance to Trump the demagogue, but Hong Kong won’t be high on Biden’s agenda

As US President Donald Trump petulantly departs the White House this week, leaving a legacy of dishonour and disgrace, it...

Hong Kong’s Kim Jong-un impersonator says he was arrested over ‘possession of firearm,’ flat raided

Hong Kong’s Kim Jong-un impersonator says he was arrested by ten police officers who raided his home last October upon...

‘Crimes against humanity’: China is committing ‘genocide’ against Xinjiang’s Uighurs, US declares

by Shaun Tandon The United States declared Tuesday that China is carrying out genocide against the Uighurs and other mostly Muslim people,...

Hong Kong gov’t pledge of allegiance also to cover contractors for civil service, minister says

January 19, 2021

Temporary and short-term staff will have to join civil servants in declaring allegiance to the Hong Kong government and vowing...

Chinese rights lawyer Yu Wensheng among finalists for top human rights prize

January 19, 2021

A prominent Saudi women’s rights activist and a Chinese rights lawyer, both imprisoned, plus a photojournalist from Turkmenistan were nominated...

Hong Kong security law: Arrested teen pro-independence activist first to be released unconditionally

Teenage activist Yanni Ho was released unconditionally by Hong Kong police on Monday six months after her initial arrest for...

I’m ‘not bowing down to anyone’: Uncle Roger comic urges ‘no politics’ after deleting YouTube vid starring Beijing critic

The comedian behind viral phenomenon “Uncle Roger” has said he wanted “no politics, no drama” in his latest video after...

Save Hong Kong’s Covid-stricken economy, don’t fritter away our reserves on white elephant projects

Governments around the world are stirring themselves to prepare for a new era once the Covid-19 pandemic has been brought...

Hong Kong civil servants union formed during 2019 demos disbanded, cites gov’t loyalty pledge