Politics

Police officers stand guard outside China's new Office for Safeguarding National Security in Hong Kong on July 8.
Politics

The Hong Kong national security law: Five articles to know

Several provisions could impact multinational companies and organizations

10 July 2020
Workers take their lunch breaks in Hong Kong's Central financial district.
Economy

White-collar Chinese in Hong Kong face shock tax bills from mainland

Bank executives told to pay tens of thousands of dollars on top of local levies

10 July 2020
Many countries fear Beijing's new security law covering Hong Kong will be used to crack down on pro-democracy activists and critics of the mainland government.
International relations

Abe and Morrison share concern over Hong Kong security law

Japan and Australia seek to resume business travel between countries

10 July 2020
Activists led by Albert Ho Chun-yan, with microphone, approach Beijing’s representative office in Hong Kong in December 2018 to protest a crackdown on human rights lawyers in China.
Politics

Hong Kong allies of muzzled mainland China lawyers fear same fate

Five years after human rights crackdown, national security law spurs new fears

9 July 2020
A Cathay Pacific plane lands in Hong Kong: Technically, the security law applies to all Hong Kong-registered aircraft.
Politics

Hong Kong security law's long arm forces travel rethink

Burner phones and scrubbed PCs on packing lists as governments issue warnings

9 July 2020
Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam unveils the new security office on July 8 with Chinese officials and pro-Beijing heavyweights.
Politics

China's new Hong Kong security agency pops up in four-star hotel

Building by Victoria Park becomes base for secretive operations overnight

8 July 2020
Fears are growing that the world's biggest tech companies will not be immune to Beijing's growing influence over the city. (Nikkei montage/Reuters)
Business trends

Tech giants face uncertain future in Hong Kong under security law

Commitments to protect user data under question as Beijing's influence grows

8 July 2020
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, left, had been set to host Chinese President Xi Jinping for a state visit that is now up in the air.
Politics

Japan's ruling party torn over Xi Jinping invitation

Concern over economic ties with China dampens criticism on Hong Kong law

8 July 2020
A barge displays the words "celebrate national security law" on Victoria Harbour on July 1; corporate footprints should be shrunk as the city becomes a less predictable environment.
Opinion

Hong Kong's national security law is bad for business

Operations can continue but controls on speech, data and media will get tighter

8 July 2020
Hong Kong protesters have taken to raising blank signs in recent days at their demonstrations in reaction to police moves to suppress slogans such as “Liberate Hong Kong.”
Politics

Hong Kongers struggle with broad scope of national security law

Journalists, pollsters and politicians seek clearer answers on what is forbidden

7 July 2020
A man is detained by riot police on July 1: young people know what they were getting themselves into and what the future may hold.
Opinion

Hong Kong's national security law creates new era of repression

Arrested while campaigning, I saw protesters' bravery in face of Beijing's sweeping powers

6 July 2020
Hong Kong activists Nathan Law, left, Joshua Wong, center, and Agnes Chow, right, pictured on May 28: they hope to keep the flame of resistance alive.
Opinion

National security law cannot erase Hong Kong's political awakening

Demosisto may have disbanded and Nathan Law fled but struggle will continue for generations

4 July 2020
Supporters of an arrested anti-security law protester in Hong Kong raise blank signs outside a courthouse on July 3 to avoid slogans that have been banned under the new legislation.
Hong Kong protests

Hong Kong police file first charges under national security law

Hard-line official named to oversee implementation as activist Nathan Law flees city

3 July 2020
Chinese President Xi Jinping, is scheduled for a state visit to Japan but prominent lawmakers in the Liberal Democratic Party want the trip scrapped. (Nikkei Montage/AFP/Jiji/Reuters) 
Politics

Japan's ruling party urges government to cancel Xi's visit

LDP steps up complaints over China's new security law

3 July 2020
Chinese President Xi Jinping at an event in Shanghai. The lack of a united international response gave Beijing the confidence to move ahead on the Hong Kong national security bill, former U.S. State Department official Daniel Russel said.
Hong Kong protests

US response on Hong Kong was too little, too late: ex-official

Lack of global unity gave China an opening for security law, Daniel Russel argues

3 July 2020
Joshua Wong greets Reps. Thomas Souzzi (D-NY) and Jim McGovern (D-MA) before testifying at a Congressional-Executive Commission on China hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington in September 2019. 
Hong Kong protests

US bill grants refugee status to Hong Kong protesters

Lawmakers introduce bipartisan legislation following UK offer of citizenship

2 July 2020
A man walks past Tokyo Station during the coronavirus outbreak. Japan will ready incentives to attract financial talent to Tokyo. (Photo by Hirofumi Yamamoto)
Japan immigration

Japan weighs shortcut to green cards for Hong Kong financial talent

Tokyo plays catch-up to Singapore and others as a favored destination for bankers

2 July 2020
Some 36 years ago a woman who would come to be known as Hong Kong's "Iron Lady" gave Margaret Thatcher a test on morals. (Nikkei Montage/AP/Reuters/Jiji/AFP)
China up close

Hong Kong Iron Lady's nightmare scenario comes true

In a 1984 news conference, Margaret Thatcher shot down Emily Lau's concerns

2 July 2020
More than 300 people have been arrested in Hong Kong on charges of illegal assembly since China's new national security law came into effect Tuesday.
Hong Kong protests

Hong Kong police make first arrests under national security law

More than 300 people arrested at handover anniversary protest

1 July 2020
"The purpose of this brutal, sweeping law is to frighten, intimidate and suppress Hong Kongers who are peacefully demanding the freedoms that were promised," U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said in June 30 statement condemning the passage of the national security law.
1 July 2020
People watch the sunset on the eve of the 23rd anniversary of Hong Kong's handover from Britain back to China on June 30 in Hong Kong.
Politics

Hong Kong's sweeping national security law goes into effect

Violators can be extradited to mainland and face life imprisonment

1 July 2020
China's Communist Party Chairman Deng Xiaoping meets British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher at a signing ceremony in 1984 confirming Hong Kong's transfer back to China in 1997.
Politics

China retreats from 50-year pledge of Hong Kong autonomy

Deng's compromise served economic needs that no longer apply for Beijing

30 June 2020
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International relations

US ends defense exports to Hong Kong, diminishing special status

Pompeo says sending materiel to the territory is tantamount to sending it to mainland China

30 June 2020
Students in Hong Kong protest on June 12 after a music teacher did not have her contract renewed after she allowed students to play a protest song during an exam.
Politics

Hong Kongers erase digital footprints ahead of security laws

Social media users delete posts or alter identities to avoid detection

29 June 2020
Riot police ask people tell crowds to disperse during a June 28 protest against the looming national security legislation in Hong Kong.
Politics

Hong Kong prepares for Beijing's new national security laws

Activists brace for possible arrest and extradition to mainland China

29 June 2020