The 45 defendants, including Joshua Wong, were at the forefront of the opposition movement crushed by Beijing. Many had already been in jail for years.
Author: TIFFANY MAY
Tiny Homes Face the Ax in Hong Kong, Leaving Many Families Worried
The government says the city’s smallest apartments need more regulation. For some of Hong Kong’s poorest, that could mean higher rents or even eviction.
Hong Kong Editors Sentenced in Landmark Press Freedom Case
The two journalists for Stand News were convicted in August of conspiracy to publish seditious articles, in a case signaling new limits on press freedom.
Hong Kong Journalists Convicted of Sedition in Stand News Case
The editors said they published stories in the public interest. A judge ruled they were guilty of a crime against national security.
A History Museum Shows How China Wants to Remake Hong Kong
A new exhibit calls for the city’s residents to be patriotic, loyal to the Chinese Communist Party and ever vigilant to supposed threats to the state.
Giant Panda in Hong Kong Gives Birth to Twins
Ying Ying is the oldest panda on record to give birth for the first time. Also unusual: her cubs were naturally conceived, a rarity for the vulnerable species.
Hong Kong’s Bouncy ‘Wonders’ Leave Some Wondering, ‘Why?’
Inflatable replicas of famous monuments popped up in a park, raising questions about art and Hong Kong’s changing place in the world.
Wall St. Journal Reporter Says She Was Fired Over Hong Kong Union Role
The journalist accused her former employer of failing to stand up for press freedom, a claim that the newspaper rejected.
Hong Kong Convicts 14 Democracy Activists in Largest National Security Trial
As part of China’s crackdown on even peaceful opposition, a court in Hong Kong convicted 14 people, who now face prison time along with dozens of others.
Hong Kong Court Bans ‘Glory to Hong Kong,’ a Pro-Democracy Song
The decision could give the government power to force Google and other tech companies to limit access to “Glory to Hong Kong,” an anthem of 2019 protests.