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Foreign lawyers restricted from working on national security cases in Hong KongThe use of foreign lawyers by both prosecutors and defence has long been part of the rule of law traditions in the former British colony.WorldMay 10, 2023
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Canadian singer and activist Denise Ho arrested along with 3 others in Hong KongReports say Canadian singer and activist Denise Ho is one of at least four people who have been arrested in Hong Kong on suspicion of colluding with foreign forces.CanadaMay 11, 2022
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Canada, U.S. ‘gravely concerned’ as pro-Beijing candidates win Hong Kong electionCanada has joined its allies in expressing 'grave concern' over the results of the Hong Kong election, which saw pro-Beijing candidates dominate.WorldDec 20, 2021
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Hong Kong police call stabbing of officer during handover protests a ‘lone wolf’ actPolice said late on Thursday they were investigating an attempted murder and suicide after a man attacked a police officer, then stabbed himself in the chest with the knife.WorldJul 2, 2021
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Hong Kong national security law has ‘drastically’ limited freedoms, U.K. report findsThe report covers July-December 2020, after the sweeping national security law was imposed on the city by Beijing in June last year.WorldJun 10, 2021
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China cuts Hong Kong elected legislature seats, increases Beijing control: lawmakerThe number of directly elected representatives to the city's legislature will fall to 20 from 35 as part of the electoral reforms passed earlier this month.WorldMar 30, 2021
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China approves sweeping changes to Hong Kong’s electoral systemThe measures are part of Beijing's efforts to consolidate its grip over the global financial hub, following the imposition of a sweeping national security law in June.WorldMar 11, 2021
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China planning overhaul of Hong Kong electoral system, likely delaying electionsThe delay, reported by local media, would be in line with a new effort by Beijing to ensure "patriots" are in charge of all public institutions in the former British colony.WorldMar 5, 2021
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Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai appeals bail denialLai is one of many activists facing charges and possible jail terms under the sweeping National Security Law that was imposed on Hong Kong last year.WorldFeb 18, 2021
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Lawyer among latest group of people arrested under Hong Kong national security lawThe fresh wave of arrests comes a week after police arrested 55 pro-democracy activists under the new national security law.WorldJan 14, 2021
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