The police distributed a magazine denouncing “rumors and lies,” and have warned news outlets against undermining national security.
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Hong Kong Sentences Jimmy Lai, Other Pro-Democracy Figures, to Prison
The punishments for Mr. Lai, a media tycoon, and other leaders over an unauthorized peaceful protest point to what critics say is the shrinking space for dissent in Hong Kong.
Hong Kong Convicts Martin Lee and Other Democracy Leaders Over Protest
The defendants, including the media tycoon Jimmy Lai and the barristers Martin Lee and Margaret Ng, were some of the city’s most prominent activists.
Hundreds in Rare Hong Kong Protest as Opposition Figures Are Charged
A Chinese official has called for severe punishment of opposition figures facing charges under a new national security law.
Hong Kong Police Arrest Dozens of Pro-Democracy Leaders
The 53 officials and activists were detained under the national security law for their efforts to choose candidates to run in the city’s legislative elections.
Jimmy Lai Is Ordered Back to Jail by Hong Kong’s Top Court
Mr. Lai, the most prominent figure charged under Hong Kong’s sweeping national security law, had been released on bail just days before Thursday’s hearing.
Hong Kong Media Tycoon Jimmy Lai Is Freed on Bail
The Hong Kong pro-democracy media tycoon is freed on bail, but was placed under house arrest and barred from meeting foreign officials and publishing articles.
Jimmy Lai and Bloomberg Staffer Are Charged Under Hong Kong Security Law
Mr. Lai’s case was followed hours later by a disclosure that the authorities in China had detained a Chinese citizen working for Bloomberg News.
Jimmy Lai and a Bloomberg Staffer Face National Security Charges
Mr. Lai’s case was followed hours later by a disclosure that the authorities in China had detained a Chinese citizen working for Bloomberg News.
Your Friday Briefing
Britain and the U.S. spar over the coronavirus vaccine.