National Security Law China

• Hong Kong police target 8 pro-democracy activists living abroad, including in Canada

  Hong Kong police on Monday accused eight self-exiled pro-democracy activists of violating the territory's harsh National Security Law.

  World

  Jul 3, 2023
  
• 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, 2021
  
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• 21 Hong Kong activists to remain in custody after bail requests denied, withdrawn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, 2021
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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, 2021
• Court hearing for Hong Kong pro-democracy activists enters 4th day

  The bail proceedings ongoing since Monday have lasted often a full day and at times into the morning, and several defendants have fallen ill.

  World

  Mar 3, 2021
• 47 Hong Kong pro-democracy activists head to court for 2nd day

  A large crowd of supporters gathered outside the courthouse Monday, displaying slogans in favour of the 2019 pro-democracy protests advocating greater local autonomy.

  World

  Mar 2, 2021
• 2nd lawyer for Hong Kong activists stripped of licence by China

  Ren Quanniu, who represented one of 12 Hong Kong activists who tried to flee to Taiwan, said he had his license revoked by the Henan Provincial Justice Department.

  World

  Feb 2, 2021
• Chinese legal rights activist missing after stop at Shanghai airport, family says

  Guo had messaged friends that he would go on hunger strike unless allowed to leave the country to be with his wife who is undergoing treatment for cancer.

  World

  Feb 1, 2021
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• As Hong Kong cracks down on dual nationality, Ottawa warns: Tell them you’re Canadian

  According to Global Affairs Canada, dual nationals who wish to receive consular services in Hong Kong should 'present themselves as Canadians to authorities at all times.'

  Canada

  Jan 27, 2021
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• Lawyer among latest group of people arrested under Hong Kong national security law

  The fresh wave of arrests comes a week after police arrested 55 pro-democracy activists under the new national security law.

  World

  Jan 14, 2021