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.
Tag: Hong Kong Protests (2019)
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.
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.
What to Know About Hong Kong’s Article 23 Legislation
The legislation marks another significant erosion of freedom in a former British colony once known for its relative autonomy from Beijing.
Amazon’s ‘Expats’ Was Filmed in Hong Kong, But People Can’t Watch It There
The first two episodes of the show, which was filmed during the city’s pandemic restrictions, were released last week but were not available there.
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.
Hong Kong Democracy Figure Jimmy Lai Stands Trial After Long Delay
Jimmy Lai, who published an antigovernment newspaper, faces up to life in prison if convicted on national security charges that rights activists have called baseless.
Hong Kong Judge Delays Decision on Ban of ‘Glory to Hong Kong’
The government, seeking a broad order to stop the internet distribution of “Glory to Hong Kong,” will return to court next month to address a judge’s questions.
Your Thursday Briefing: A Dangerous Haze Across North America
Also, evacuations from flooding in Ukraine.
Hong Kong Remembered June 4 Tiananmen Massacre, Until It Couldn’t
With candlelight vigils to the victims of the 1989 crushed student uprising in Beijing now only a memory, the anniversary is also a reminder of the freedoms Hong Kong has lost.