The city enacted tough new security legislation with little public outcry, partly because those who would have opposed it were either in jail or in exile.
Author: TIFFANY MAY
Jimmy Lai Pleads Not Guilty to Hong Kong Security Law Charges
The prosecution accused him of colluding with U.S. officials to undermine Hong Kong’s interests, citing private messages, meetings and social media posts.
Agnes Chow, a Hong Kong Activist, Not Likely to Return from Canada
Ms. Chow said she had to make a “patriotic” visit to the mainland to get her passport back. The Hong Kong police condemned her intention to “openly jump bail.”
Gavin Newsom, on Climate Mission to China, Meets With Xi Jinping
The California governor is on a weeklong visit to China aimed at negotiating climate partnerships.
Anthony Albanese to Visit Xi Jinping as China-Australia Tensions Ease
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said he would visit China and meet with Xi Jinping, another sign of a thaw in the countries’ once-icy relations.
A Quick Look at Hamas
The Islamist militant group that controls Gaza has taken its attacks on Israel to a new level, building on decades of hostilities.
Who Is Hamas? The Military Wing in the Gaza Strip
The Islamist militant group that controls Gaza has taken its attacks on Israel to a new level, building on decades of hostilities.
Star Uyghur Scholar Who Vanished Was Sentenced to Life in China
Rahile Dawut, who recorded her people’s traditions, disappeared in 2017. New information indicates that she faces decades in prison.
How China’s Long Arm Nabbed the Dissident Lawyer Lu Siwei
Beijing has become more aggressive in its pursuit of dissidents overseas, as highlighted by the arrest of a Chinese rights lawyer in Laos.
Hong Kong Targets Dissidents Overseas With Bounties
The rewards of $128,000 for information leading to the prosecution of dissidents who have fled Hong Kong reflect stepped-up pressure to intimidate activists beyond the reach of the government.