Forty-seven defendants, including well-known figures like Joshua Wong, are charged with subversion under the national security law that China imposed in 2020.
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In Hong Kong Election, John Lee Is Running Uncontested
John Lee, a Beijing loyalist who oversaw the crackdown on pro-democracy protests, built his career by deepening his contacts within the mainland security services.
John Lee, Who Led Crackdown on Hong Kong Protests, May Lead City
John Lee, who spent his career in Hong Kong’s security services, is likely to continue Beijing’s emphasis on political stability above all else.
Your Tuesday Briefing: The Fallout from Bucha
President Biden called the atrocity a “war crime.”
Carrie Lam, Hong Kong’s Leader, Won’t Seek Second Term
Carrie Lam, the territory’s chief executive, said Monday that she would not seek a second term. Her tenure was marked by protests, a contentious law and a devastating Covid outbreak.
In Hong Kong, China’s Covid Aid Gets the Cold Shoulder
Disputes about medics, squat toilets and diaper-changing duties underscore longstanding tensions between residents of Hong Kong and the mainland.
Hong Kong Will Lift Its Flight Ban for 9 Countries
Carrie Lam, the chief executive, announced the measures on Monday, as experts said the worst of the latest wave might have passed.
Confusion and Chaos in Hong Kong as Leaders Fumble Virus Response
Government officials have been unable to curb an outbreak that has surpassed one million infections, leading Beijing to step up its intervention in the semiautonomous territory.
Hong Kong Lacks the Resources For a China-style Pandemic Resonse, Official Says
“Hong Kong is very different from many mainland cities and therefore we cannot have any comparison,” Mrs. Lam told reporters at a news conference.
Hong Kong Delays an Election Amid a Covid Surge
Carrie Lam, the chief executive, said the vote would be postponed until May 8.