Hong Kong

• ‘We’re coming to get you’: China’s critics facing threats, retaliation for activism in Canada

  The Chinese government’s repressive tactics aren’t constrained by borders, according to activists in Canada who have been on the receiving end of pro-CCP threats and intimidation.

  Canada

  Apr 2
• Hong Kong court finds 7 democrats guilty of unlawful assembly for 2019 protests

  Sentencing will come on April 16, with some legal experts expecting jail terms of 12-18 months, though the maximum possible sentence is 5 years.

  World

  Apr 1
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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
• Hong Kong halts use of Pfizer coronavirus vaccine due to defective packaging

  The city's government said the suspension was immediate while the matter is investigated by its Chinese distributor, and the vaccine's co-developer BioNTech is also investigating.

  Health

  Mar 24
• Canada’s expanded travel restrictions too costly, say international students

  Some international students are deferring their trip back to Canada until travel restrictions are less costly. There are more than 344,000 international students studying in Canada

  Perspectives

  Mar 14
• China streamlines visas for domestic COVID-19 vaccine recipients in Hong Kong

  China's foreign ministry office in Hong Kong said that it will simplify mainland China visa applications for foreigners who have been inoculated with Chinese-made COVID-19 shots.

  Health

  Mar 13
• 21 Hong Kong activists to remain in custody after bail requests denied, withdrawn

  The charges against a total of 47 opposition figures represent the most sweeping use yet of a new security law, accusing them of a "vicious plot" to "overthrow" the government.

  World

  Mar 12
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• 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
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• Hong Kong pro-democracy activists to stay in jail as court delays bail decision

  The group of 11 are among 47 people who were charged under a national security law imposed on the Chinese territory last year by Beijing after pro-democracy protests.

  World

  Mar 6