China Security Law

• 2nd person found guilty under Hong Kong security law for chanting pro-democracy slogans

  Ma Chun-man was convicted of inciting secession on Monday after he was found to have chanted slogans on 20 occasions between August and November of last year.

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  Oct 26, 2021
  
• Hong Kong activists sentenced to 6-10 months in prison for Tiananmen Square vigil

  The vigils have been banned by police citing COVID-19 restrictions on public gatherings, but the ban was seen by many activists as an attempt to shut down defiance to Beijing.

  World

  Sep 15, 2021
  
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• Hong Kong protester given 9-year prison sentence after 1st ever security law trial

  Tong Ying-kit was convicted of inciting secession and terrorism for driving his motorcycle into a group of police officers at a July 1, 2020, rally.

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  Jul 30, 2021
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• 1st person tried under Hong Kong security law found guilty of terrorism, secessionism

  The Hong Kong High Court handed down the verdict in the case of Tong Ying-kit, with the verdict being closely watched for indications as to what precedent it could set.

  World

  Jul 27, 2021
• Over 50 Hong Kong activists arrested under Chinese national security law

  The arrests in the Asian financial hub included well known democratic figures and former pro-democracy lawmakers, according to local media and the city's Democratic Party.

  World

  Jan 5, 2021
• Hong Kong leader says Chinese security law has been ‘effective in restoring stability’

  Lam also criticized foreign governments for interfering in Hong Kong's affairs, saying it had jeopardized national security.

  World

  Nov 25, 2020
• Britain considering pulling judges from Hong Kong’s highest court, minister says

  The move would be Britain's latest response to what it considers China's breaches of its international obligations in the territory.

  World

  Nov 24, 2020
• Mendicino dodges questions on Hong Kong evacuation, restricting Chinese students

  Immigration Minister Marco Mendicino repeatedly dodged questions on further action on China.

  Canada

  Nov 15, 2020
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• Hong Kong pro-democracy lawmakers to resign en masse after 4 colleagues ousted

  The mass departure would leave Hong Kong's legislature with only pro-Beijing lawmakers, who already make up a majority but would be able to pass bills favoured by Beijing without much opposition.

  World

  Nov 12, 2020
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• Hong Kong disqualifies 4 pro-democracy lawmakers from its legislature

  The move came shortly after the Chinese parliament adopted a resolution allowing the city's executive to expel legislators without having to go through the courts.

  World

  Nov 11, 2020