Chinese academics have been honing the Communist Party’s authoritarian response in Hong Kong, rejecting the liberal ideas of their youth.
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With Security Law as a Cudgel, Beijing Cracks Down on Hong Kong
The spirit and the letter of the new law has been used to crush Hong Kong’s opposition. In the latest blow to the pro-democracy movement, the government postponed an election, citing the coronavirus.
Hong Kong Delays Election, Citing Coronavirus. The Opposition Isn’t Buying It.
Pro-democracy politicians, who had hoped to ride widespread discontent to big gains in the fall, saw the yearlong delay as an attempt to thwart their momentum.
Hong Kong Bans Eating in Restaurants. And Then It Doesn’t.
City officials did a quick U-turn in the face of public anger, after viral photos showed workers eating lunch on curbs and bridges in the hot sun.
Hong Kong Is Keeping Pro-Democracy Candidates Out of Its Election
Twelve candidates, including several prominent democracy advocates, were barred from an upcoming legislative election, and four activists were arrested over online posts.
The Vatican Is Said to Be Hacked From China Before Talks With Beijing
In one attack, the hackers weaponized an electronic file with a letter that had a note of condolence from Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Vatican’s secretary of state.
Hong Kong University to Fire Law Professor Who Inspired Protests
Benny Tai was convicted of public nuisance charges related to his leading role in the 2014 pro-democracy Umbrella Movement.
Couple Charged With Rioting After Hong Kong Protest Are Found Not Guilty
A judge said there was no direct evidence against the two, who made headlines when they got married days after their arrest. A teenager was also acquitted.
How the Cold War Between China and U.S. Is Intensifying
In defense, trade, technology, media and diplomacy, among other areas, the rancor between the Trump administration and China’s ruling Communist Party is worsening.
Pompeo Praises U.K. for Getting Tough on China
The secretary of state praised the British government for recent actions on China as the Trump administration tries to build a global coalition against Beijing.