Hong Kong’s last standing protesters defying Beijing’s security law

Hong Kong’s civil society has been decimated by a Beijing-imposed security law that has all but silenced the political opposition. 47 of the city’s best-known critics are facing possible life in prison after being charged with conspiracy to subvert the State. They took part in an unofficial election, and they’ve faced more than two years in detention before their trial has even begun.

Hong Kong: Candle in the Wind

 

A year after Hong Kong introduced a draconian security law, 101 East meets the activists who refuse to be silenced.

In Hong Kong, dissent has become a dangerous business. Activists have been jailed and many opposition politicians have been imprisoned and are facing criminal charges.

As the political crackdown intensifies, 101 East follows three Hong Kongers who refuse to be silenced, despite the risks.

Paris police fire tear gas at angry protesters | DW News

 

Clashes broke out at protests in Paris against police brutality and a controversial new security law. Some demonstrators torched cars, smashed windows and reportedly launched projectiles at police forces who responded with tear gas.

What does Jimmy Lai's arrest mean for Hong Kong pro-democracy activists?

China is ramping up its crackdown on pro-democracy activists in Hong Kong. Police in the territory say they've carried out a national security operation that has seen several people detained. Among those arrested are activist Agnes Chow and media tycoon Jimmy Lai.

Hong Kong leader Lam announces to 'vigorously implement' new security law

Hong Kong's Chief Executive Carrie Lam said that the government will "vigorously implement" a controversial new national security law imposed on the semi-autonomous Chinese territory by Beijing last week. The new legislation targets what authorities in mainland China define as secession, subversion,terrorism and collusion with foreign forces. Those violating the law could face up to life in prison. "I forewarn those radicals not to attempt to violate this law, or cross the red line, because theconsequences of breaching this law are very serious," Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam told a press conference Tuesday.

China's NPC approves New Hong Kong laws

Beijing's National People's Congress has overwhelmingly approved a plan that allows China to begin imposing new laws on Hong Kong. The controversial security law will bypass the territory's legislature. Protests have been escalating ahead of the changes. Critics say the law will remove pro-democracy advocates' right to free speech and to rally against control by China. And demonstrators say the law violates the freedoms promised under Hong Kong's special 'one country, two systems' status.

Hong Kong protesters rally against China's planned security law | DW News

Protests have been broken out in Hong Kong after China sparked outrage with proposed new legislation. It would ban what Beijing calls secessionism and subversive activity and could allow Chinese security agents to operate in the territory. Pro-democracy campaigners are calling it a threat to Hong Kong's autonomy.

Hong Kong police used teargas, pepper spray and water cannon on crowds as thousands rallied against Beijing’s declaration that it intends to impose national security laws on the semi-autonomous region – a highly criticised move because of the 'one country, two systems' rule.

At least 120 people were arrested, according to police, in one of the biggest gatherings in the country since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic as proposed law is to be approved next week at China’s National People’s Congress.