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Hong Kong activists sentenced to 6-10 months in prison for Tiananmen Square vigilThe 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.WorldSep 15, 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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Hundreds march in Taiwan to demand release of 12 arrested Hong Kong protestersHundreds of people marched in Taiwan's capital on Sunday to demand the release of 12 Hong Kong anti-government protesters who were arrested by mainland Chinese authorities in August.WorldOct 25, 2020
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China warns Canada to not grant asylum to Hong Kong protestersChinese 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.CanadaOct 15, 2020
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Hong Kong police arrest 9 suspected in failed attempt to get activists to TaiwanThe nine are accused of arranging travel for a dozen activists to flee Hong Kong for Taiwan, but the 12 were intercepted by Chinese authorities.WorldOct 10, 2020
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Australia may follow Britain in opening door to Hong Kong people after security lawPrime Minister Scott Morrison said on Thursday that events in Hong Kong were concerning and the Australian government was "prepared to step up and provide support."WorldJul 2, 2020
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Hong Kong marks anniversary of handover to China as security law takes effectHong Kong authorities threw a security blanket across the city early on Wednesday, the 23rd anniversary of the former British colony's handover to Chinese rule, hours after new national security legislation took effect in the financial hub.Jun 30, 2020
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Chinese lawmakers pass controversial security law for Hong KongBeijing is expected to set up a national security office in Hong Kong to "supervise, guide and support" the city government. Beijing could also exercise jurisdiction on certain cases.WorldJun 29, 2020
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Chinese lawmakers to review heavily criticized security bill for Hong KongChina's legislature on Sunday began reviewing a controversial national security bill for Hong Kong that critics worldwide say will severely compromise human rights in the semi-autonomous Chinese territory.PoliticsJun 28, 2020
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China may enact national security law for Hong Kong at end of JuneChina released some details of the legislation late Saturday, heightening fears that the central government is tightening its grip on Hong Kong after months of anti-government protests last year.WorldJun 21, 2020
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