Politics

Journalists film behind barriers after the opening ceremony of a temporary national security office in Hong Kong in July.
Politics

Hong Kong journalists brace for impact of new police order

Decision to limit accreditation 'shockingly egregious' blow to press freedom

24 September 2020
Democratic Party Chairman Wu Chi-wai, second from left, at a press conference on Aug. 20. Wu says that "lawmakers from our party will listen to the views of our voters" and abide by the results.
Politics

Hong Kong pro-democracy lawmakers split over chamber boycott

Most opposition legislators will resign if supporters favor such move in poll

21 September 2020
The Taj Mahal in the northern Indian city of Agra reopens Monday with strict safety guidelines in view of the COVID-19 pandemic. 
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20 September 2020
The 37 Shouson Hill Road property on the upscale side of southern Hong Kong island comprises six apartment buildings with a combined 95,000 sq. feet of space. (Courtesy of CBRE) 
Property

Pro-China tycoon wins US government site in Hong Kong at discount

Sale of luxury apartment blocks comes amid tense Beijing-Washington relations

10 September 2020
The campus at Hong Kong's Polytechnic University, and a government-sponsored advertisement promoting the new national security law (Source photos by Getty Images and Reuters)
Education

Hong Kong security law spurs fears over academic freedom

Overseas scholars and students shun territory's universities

10 September 2020
Media mogul Jimmy Lai, founder of Apple Daily, arrives at court in Hong Kong on Sept. 3.
Politics

Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai cleared in intimidation case

Founder of Apple Daily still faces national security law charges and others

3 September 2020
A medical professional at a COVID-19 testing center in Hong Kong on Sept. 1. As of Wednesday night, less than 10% of the city's 7.5 million residents had registered for the free test.
Coronavirus

Hong Kong staff at Chinese banks pressured to take COVID test

Beijing-funded citywide voluntary program sparks concern over DNA privacy

3 September 2020
U.S. presidential candidate Joe Biden has found a new campaign platform -- Nintendo's latest Animal Crossing game. (Source photos by AP and Kyodo) 
Media & Entertainment

Nintendo's Animal Crossing changes game of politics in US and Asia

Hit Switch title and apps like TikTok become spaces for virtual politicking and protest

2 September 2020
Democracy activist Agnes Chow spoke to reporters after being questioned by police in Hong Kong, Sept.1.
2 September 2020
Pro-democracy legislator Lam Cheuk-ting, center, scuffles with security during a Legislative Council House Committee meeting on May 18.
Politics

Hong Kong pro-democracy lawmakers arrested on riot charges

Two prominent politicians among 16 people held over 2019 protests

26 August 2020
A supporter raises a copy of Apple Daily newspaper as media mogul Jimmy Lai Chee-ying, the founder of Apple Daily, is released on bail, in Hong Kong.
US-China tensions

US suspends extradition and tax treaties with Hong Kong

Washington takes steps in response to China's national security law

20 August 2020
Publicly, companies deny that their confidence in Hong Kong has been shaken. In private, they are beginning to make backup plans to diversify elsewhere.
The Big Story

Hong Kong security law sparks race for Asia's next financial capital

Singapore, Seoul, Tokyo are already luring disaffected businesses

19 August 2020
Apple Daily’s bumper Aug. 16 edition carried 13 pages of supportive messages on faux Post-it notes in echo of the “Lennon Walls” that anti-government protesters had previously set up around the city. (Photo by Kenji Kawase)
Media & Entertainment

Apple Daily enjoys advertising surge after founder's arrest

Small business rally for Jimmy Lai's feisty Hong Kong paper may not be sustainable

18 August 2020
Pro-democracy activist Agnes Chow said Beijing's security legislation is being used to "suppress political dissidents."
Politics

Agnes Chow arrest deepens Hong Kong fears of arbitrary detention

Activist says she was told little about charges against her under new security law

13 August 2020
Pro-democracy protesters take part in a rally at Edinburgh Place in November 2019: Xi can spin his Hong Kong putsch as retaliation against U.S. interference.
Opinion

Death of Hong Kong with an assist from Trump will be Singapore's gain

City's demise a natural extension of what Xi has done on the mainland since 2012

13 August 2020
Agnes Chow in an Aug. 5 court appearance: The pro-democracy activist was arrested Aug. 10 on new charges.
Politics

Agnes Chow and Jimmy Lai freed on bail in Hong Kong

Activist and media mogul released a day after they were arrested under security law

12 August 2020
Opposition legislators, including four barred from running for reelection, are to be allowed to retain their seats for an extra year. On June 4, opposition members observed a minute's silence to mark the anniversary of the Tiananmen crackdown in Beijing.
Politics

Hong Kong lawmakers barred for reelection can keep seats for extra year

Beijing ruling follows delay in territory's polls until September 2021

12 August 2020
People lined up at newsstands around Hong Kong to buy copies of Apple Daily in the early hours of Aug. 11, some for the first time. 
Media & Entertainment

Hong Kongers buy stock and newspapers to support Apple Daily

Arrest of founder spurs activists to drive Next Digital shares to 12-year high

11 August 2020
Hong Kong police raided the offices of Next Digital, publisher of the pro-democracy Apple Daily, on Aug. 10.
Media & Entertainment

Hong Kong newspaper raid adds to clouds over media in city

Press association chair claims intimidation after police search Apple Daily offices

11 August 2020
Pro-democracy activist Agnes Chow is arrested from her home in Hong Kong on Aug. 10.
Politics

Hong Kong's Agnes Chow and Jimmy Lai arrested under security law

Eight others also detained without bail in sweeping police action against activists

11 August 2020
Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam holds a news conference in Beijing on June 3.
8 August 2020
Three members of Hong Kong's opposition Civic Party were among the incumbent lawmakers barred from running for reelection.
Politics

China weighs barring 4 Hong Kong lawmakers from extended term

Pro-democracy incumbents were disqualified from running in delayed election

8 August 2020
Nathan Law tells Nikkei in London it is clear China is out to establish an authoritarian empire and that democracies have to defend their values.
Interview

Nathan Law calls for alliance to protect democracies from China

From exile in UK, Hong Kong activist fears complete destruction of rule of law

5 August 2020
Veteran Hong Kong journalist Lo King-wah has directed the new documentary "709 Companions" that depicts the ordeal of lawyers targeted by the Chinese government and their families. (Photo provided by Lo King-wah)
Hong Kong protests

Hong Kong film shines light on Japan support for Chinese activists

With approval for local release on hold, '709 Companions' seeks global audience

5 August 2020
Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam speaks at news conference on July 31 at which she announced the election delay.
Politics

Hong Kong postpones legislative election for a year citing COVID

Opposition aimed to win first majority but Lam says polls would 'pose great risk'

31 July 2020