Hong Kong China

• Hong Kong police arrest prominent Tiananmen Square vigils organizer: colleagues

  The arrest comes as thousands of police are expected to patrol the city's streets to prevent people from gathering to commemorate the June 4 crackdown.

  World

  Jun 3
• Canada troubled by China’s targeting of pro-democracy activists in Hong Kong

  A total of nine advocates were given jail terms after they were found guilty earlier this month of organizing and participating in a massive protest in August 2019.

  Canada

  Apr 17
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• China cuts Hong Kong elected legislature seats, increases Beijing control: lawmaker

  The 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.

  World

  Mar 30
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• Hong Kong residents transfer billions to Canada as China clamps down

  Capital flows out of Hong Kong banks reaching Canada rose to their highest levels on record last year, at about C$43.6 billion in electronic funds transfers (EFT).

  Canada

  Mar 25
• China approves sweeping changes to Hong Kong’s electoral system

  The 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.

  World

  Mar 11
• China planning overhaul of Hong Kong electoral system, likely delaying elections

  The 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.

  World

  Mar 5
• Feds move forward with program to help residents of Hong Kong remain in Canada

  One of several new immigration programs designed to give Hong Kong residents a safe haven in Canada will open for applications on Monday.

  Canada

  Feb 4
• China warns Canada to not grant asylum to Hong Kong protesters

  Chinese Ambassador to Canada Cong Peiwu branded pro-democracy protesters in Hong Kong as violent criminals and says if Canada grants them asylum that amounts to interference in China's internal affairs.

  Canada

  Oct 15, 2020
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• Hong Kong leader cheers ‘return to stability’ as police monitor China holiday protests

  As Carrie Lam spoke, groups of officers in riot gear conducted stop-and-search operations along an expected protest marching route.

  World

  Oct 1, 2020
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• Hong Kong launches China-led mass coronavirus testing program, prompting concerns

  The Hong Kong government has dismissed the concerns, saying that no personal data will be attached to the specimen bottles and that samples will be destroyed in Hong Kong after the exercise.

  World

  Sep 1, 2020