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HK's Apple Daily Newspaper Likely to Close
By John Cheng, Felix Tam and Iain Marlow / Bloomberg
Will Hong Kong's Vaccine Prizes Improve Vaccination Rates?
By AMY GUNIA / HONG KONG
Will Reopening Bars Help Vaccination Rates?
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China Draws Hong Kong Protests Comparison With Capitol Siege
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Hong Kong
American Arrested in H.K. National Security Sweep
Police arrested lawyer John Clancey, a U.S. citizen whose law firm has handled hundreds of protest cases
By Iain Marlow, Natalie Lung and Alfred Liu / Bloomberg
January 5, 2021
Hong Kong Activists Sentenced to Up to 3 Years in Mainland
China sentenced Hong Kong activists detained on the mainland to up to three years in jail after a dozen attempted to flee the city by speedboat
By Natalie Lung and Kari Lindberg / Bloomberg
December 29, 2020
Hong Kong Media Tycoon Under Security Law
Lai, a prominent pro-democracy activist, is being charged with foreign collusion, a move likely to prompt further international criticism of China’s crackdown
By Iain Marlow and Felix Tam / Bloomberg
December 11, 2020
Jailed Joshua Wong Vows Hong Kong's Struggle Will Continue
The prominent activist was handed a sentence of 13.5 months but shouted “We will hang in there" as he was whisked away
By Laignee barron / Hong Kong
December 2, 2020
Joshua Wong Jailed Over 2019 Hong Kong Protest
Fellow activists Agnes Chow and Ivan Lam were also remanded to custody after pleading guilty.
By Michael Zennie / Hong Kong
November 23, 2020
What Is the Future of Hong Kong's Democracy Movement?
The exit of opposition lawmakers from the legislature deepens anxieties about the territory's political future.
By Laignee Barron / Hong Kong
November 20, 2020
Hong Kong Media Mogul Jimmy Lai Calls His Arrest 'Trumped Up'
He said Hong Kong’s future as Asia’s main financial hub was uncertain if there was no respect for the rule of law under the new security measures
By Iain Marlow and Stephen Engle / Bloomberg
August 14, 2020
H.K. Police Raid Newspaper and Arrest Owner
Hong Kong police arrested media tycoon Jimmy Lai and raided the offices of his flagship newspaper under the city's national security law
By Iain Marlow and Natalie Lung / Bloomberg
August 9, 2020
Lessons From Hong Kong's Decision to Postpone Elections
Local authorities cited the pandemic as the reason for postponing polls for a year—without consulting their own medical experts
By Laignee Barron / Hong Kong
August 7, 2020
How a Security Law Transformed Hong Kong in 1 Month
Throughout July, Beijing's national security law featured prominently in a sustained effort to quell political upheaval in Hong Kong
By laignee barron / Hong Kong
August 4, 2020
Hong Kong Bars 12 Pro-Democracy Activists From Election
Prominent activist Joshua Wong confirmed the government invalidated his nomination
By Natalie Lung and Iain Marlow / Bloomberg
July 30, 2020
Hong Kong Faces Troubling Coronavirus Surge
Just a handful of locally-transmitted cases had been confirmed for several weeks before the number began ticking upwards about three weeks ago
By Amy Gunia / Hong Kong
July 27, 2020
The Chilling Effect of Hong Kong's New Security Law
Since the enactment of the law at the end of June, a sense of fear and uncertainty has taken hold in Hong Kong
By Laignee Barron / Hong Kong
July 23, 2020
600,000 Hongkongers Voted in Unofficial Primary Election
More than 610,000 residents cast ballots in the two-day vote to narrow down the opposition candidates competing for the city’s Legislative Council
By Natalie Lung and Iain Marlow / Bloomberg
July 13, 2020
Most U.S. Companies in H.K. Are Worried About Security Law
According to an American Chamber of Commerce survey, 76% of companies were concerned about the sweeping measures barring subversion, secession, terrorism and foreign collusion, with most being “extremely concerned”
By Iain Marlow / Bloomberg
July 13, 2020
Impact of Security Law on H.K. Democracy Movement
The legislation’s full text targets secession, subversion, terrorism and collusion with foreign forces
By AMY GUNIA / HONG KONG
July 8, 2020
H.K. Grants Police New Powers Under Security Law
Police can seek the security minister’s permission to order publishers, service providers and hosting services to remove messages, restrict or cease access to the message, or restrict or cease access by any person to the platform
By Natalie Lung and Jason Scott / Bloomberg
July 7, 2020
Hong Kong Bans Protest Slogan Under National Security Law
The Hong Kong government said the rallying cry “Liberate Hong Kong! Revolution of our time!” was now illegal under the legislation barring secession, terrorism, subversion of state power and collusion with foreign forces
By Iain Marlow and Natalie Lung / Bloomberg
July 3, 2020
U.K. Offers 3 Million Hong Kong Residents Path to Citizenship
U.K Prime Minister Boris Johnson spoke out following China's imposition of new security laws on the region
By Madeline Roache
July 1, 2020
U.S. Restricts Hong Kong's Access to Sensitive Technology
The Commerce Department said it was suspending regulations allowing special treatment to Hong Kong over things including export license exceptions
By Jenny Leonard, Iain Marlow and John Harney / Bloomberg
June 30, 2020
Hong Kong Security Law Passes
The swiftly enacted legislation grants Beijing broad new powers to quell the protest movement that engulfed the city last year
By AMY GUNIA / HONG KONG
June 29, 2020
White House Froze Funds to Aid Hong Kong Protesters
The money might have helped people in Hong Kong evade surveillance by the Chinese government
By Billy Perrigo
June 26, 2020
H.K. Leader Says She Hasn’t Seen Draft of Security Law
“We have not seen the complete details of the proposed legislation,” she said. “We were commenting on what we have seen”
By Iain Marlow and Natalie Lung / Bloomberg
June 23, 2020
Hong Kong Protest Anniversary: What's Changed
Desperation forces some to call for a break from China
By TIME Staff
June 9, 2020
Hongkongers Commemorate Tiananmen Anniversary Despite Ban
Many fear it will be the last year they are allowed to commemorate the 1989 killings in Beijing's Tiananmen Square
By AMY GUNIA / HONG KONG
June 4, 2020
Hong Kong Is Caught in the Middle of the Great U.S.-China Power Struggle
The protesters didn't expect to be back on the streets so soon. Life in Hong Kong had only just started to resemble a new normal after the threat of the pandemic subsided. But there they...
By Laignee Barron
June 4, 2020
How Hong Kong's Loss of 'Special Status' Could Hit Business
Hong Kong risks becoming a casualty in the emerging cold war between Washington and Beijing
By AMY GUNIA / HONG KONG
May 29, 2020
China Approves Hong Kong Security Legislation, Defying Trump
The move to bypass Hong Kong's legislature has alarmed Hong Kong’s pro-democracy activists and politicians
By Iain Marlow / Bloomberg
May 28, 2020
'A Sad Result.' U.S. Says Hong Kong No Longer Autonomous
One leading pro-democracy figure thanked Washington, others said the move was bad news for Hong Kong people
By AMY GUNIA / HONG KONG
May 28, 2020
Trump Admin. Considers Sanctioning Over H.K. Security Bill
The U.S. is considering a range of sanctions to punish China for its crackdown on Hong Kong
By Jenny Leonard, Jennifer Jacobs, Saleha Mohsin and Nick Wadhams / Bloomberg
May 27, 2020
Hong Kong Anthem Bill Sparks Renewed Protests
Hong Kong's national anthem bill would make booing China's anthem punishable by three years in jail. It's sparking renewed protests
By AMY GUNIA / HONG KONG
May 26, 2020
H.K. Leader Carrie Lam Dismisses Opposition to Security Law
Hong Kong’s leader defended China’s moves to impose sweeping national security laws in the territory amid renewed protests and growing international concern over what it would mean for the city’s future autonomy. Local residents support...
By Iain Marlow and Natalie Lung / Bloomberg
May 26, 2020
Here's How Restaurants Are Keeping Diners Safe in Hong Kong
Hong Kong hasn't recorded a cluster of coronavirus cases related to restaurants since late March. Here's how eateries are protecting customers
By Amy Gunia / Hong Kong
May 25, 2020
'Saddest Day in Hong Kong's History'
Calls for flash mobs appeared on social media channels, an indication that mass protests could soon reemerge
By Laignee Barron / Hong Kong
May 22, 2020
What to Know About the Hong Kong National Security Law
Chinese authorities announced on Thursday plans to bypass Hong Kong's legislature to enact a national security law that pro-democracy campaigners say is aimed at cracking down on dissent in the city
By Amy Gunia / Hong Kong
May 22, 2020
Pompeo Raises Issue of Hong Kong's Autonomy From Beijing
An annual report assesses whether Hong Kong remains sufficiently autonomous to warrant special economic treatment from the U.S.
By AMY GUNIA / HONG KONG
May 21, 2020
Hong Kong Public Broadcaster Suspends Satirical TV Show
A government body says that the program denigrated and insulted the police
By Amy Gunia / Hong Kong
May 20, 2020
Hong Kong’s Police Watchdog Largely Exonerates Officers
A report largely defended the police while saying there was “room for improvement." It also repeatedly blamed the protesters for instigating the police response
By Iain Marlow / Bloomberg
May 15, 2020
Can Dogs Get Coronavirus? Hong Kong Pet Tests Positive
Hong Kong authorities say the dog, owned by a woman earlier diagnosed with COVID-19, has a "low level of infection"
By Hillary Leung / Hong Kong
March 5, 2020
Nativism Could Bring Hong Kong and China Closer Together
Beijing could mollify many in Hong Kong, and thwart a fledgling secessionist movement, by openly acknowledging the city's unique culture
By Brian Wong
March 2, 2020
Hong Kong Newspaper Owner Arrested for Alleged Unlawful Assembly
Jimmy Lai was arrested along with Lee Cheuk-yan and Yeung Sum
By Natalie Lung and Sheridan Prasso / Bloomberg
February 27, 2020
Pet Dog Tests Positive for ‘Low Level’ of Coronavirus
The dog tested “weak positive” for the coronavirus
By Dominic Lau / Bloomberg
February 27, 2020
'This Will Push Many People Over the Edge,' Parents Warn as Hong Kong Closes Schools Until April Over Coronavirus Fears
(Bloomberg) — The emails are piling up, office queries need attention, and Jackie Yang’s kids won’t leave her alone. “‘Mom, I don’t know how to log on to the computer;’ ‘Mom, help me print out...
By Lulu Yilun Chen and Bei Hu / Bloomberg
February 26, 2020
The Future of Hong Kong
In the early summer of 2016, for a single minute every night the facade of the tallest building in Hong Kong, the International Commerce Centre (ICC), transformed into a giant digital timer. Second by second,...
February 19, 2020
Virus Brings Out Ugly Side of Hong Kong's Protest Movement
Anti-Chinese resentment fuels many of the calls to close the enclave's border
By Laignee Barron / Hong Kong
February 19, 2020
Armed Robbers Steal 600 Rolls of Toilet Paper in Hong Kong
Toilet paper has become scarce in the city following online rumors of shortages due to the coronavirus
By Hillary Leung / Hong Kong
February 17, 2020
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