Authoritarian governments have long sought to target dissidents abroad. But the digital age may have given them stronger motives, and better tools, for transnational repression.
Tag: Hong Kong
U.K. Summons Chinese Ambassador for Reprimand as Tensions Rise
Britain’s foreign office said it had reprimanded the Chinese ambassador, a day after three men were charged with assisting the Hong Kong intelligence service.
U.K. Summons Chinese Ambassador for Reprimand as Tensions Rise
Britain’s foreign office said it had reprimanded the Chinese ambassador, a day after three men were charged with assisting the Hong Kong intelligence service.
U.K. Police Charge 3 Men With Aiding Hong Kong Intelligence Service
The three appeared in court on Monday after being arrested under Britain’s National Security Act. Eight other people detained in the case have been released.
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.
Heavy Rains and Potential Flooding in Guangdong, China, Force Evacuations
Bad weather in Guangdong Province forced evacuations as forecasters warned of more rain and potential flooding.
Heavy Rains and a Water Spout Hit Southern China
Bad weather in Guangdong Province forced evacuations as forecasters warned of more rain and potential flooding.
Hong Kong Detains and Expels Journalism Advocate, Group Says
A representative of Reporters Without Borders was attempting to monitor the national security trial of a media tycoon, Jimmy Lai.
Radio Free Asia Leaves Hong Kong, Citing Security Law
Radio Free Asia, which ran a small operation in Hong Kong, said its staff was at risk because of the law’s sweeping definition of “external interference.”
Where Are Hong Kong’s Leading Pro-Democracy Figures Now?
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.