The proposed law targets political offenses like treason and insurrection with penalties as harsh as life imprisonment, giving officials more power to curb dissent.
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Hong Kong Pushes New Security Law to Root Out ‘Seeds of Unrest’
Warning of threats posed by spies, the city’s leader expressed confidence that the new law would enjoy public support. “They will love it,” he said.
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 Activist Flees to UK, Citing Police Pressure
The activist, Tony Chung, was imprisoned after advocating for the territory’s independence. Even after his release, he said, his situation remained oppressive.
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.
Where Did All the Hong Kong Neon Go?
A government crackdown on neon signs stems from safety and environmental concerns, but the campaign evokes the fading of the city itself.
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.”
Washington State Senator Arrested at Hong Kong Airport on Gun Charge
A Washington state senator, Jeff Wilson, said he discovered the pistol on his flight and notified customs officials at the Hong Kong airport.
The Places That Sam Bankman-Fried Left Behind
Before his FTX crypto exchange imploded and he went on trial for fraud, Mr. Bankman-Fried ran a global business empire spanning Berkeley, Calif., Hong Kong and the Bahamas.