A Hong Kong court has sentenced 45 pro-democracy activists to up to a decade behind bars after it ruled in a landmark legal case that they had broken a national security law implemented by Beijing.
The editors had pleaded not guilty to conspiracy to publish and reproduce seditious publications. They face up to two years in prison and a fine. They were given bail pending sentencing on Sept. 26.
Reporter Selina Cheng says she lost her Wall Street Journal job after refusing her supervisor's request to withdraw from the election to lead the journalism group, which advocates for press freedom.
Five years after mass protests disrupted Hong Kong, and were crushed by the government, people who took part are downsizing their dreams and ambitions — but keeping a small flame of hope alive.
China has long quashed any memory of the killings, when the government ordered in the army to end the months-long protests and uphold Communist rule. The death toll remains unknown to this day.
The convictions of the activists was the city’s biggest national security case to date under a law imposed by Beijing that has all but wiped out public dissent.
What is so dangerous about the song, "Glory to Hong Kong"? NPR's Scott Simon explains that the Chinese government is cracking down on any singing, quoting, or use of the song.
U.S. government-funded Radio Free Asia is closing its Hong Kong operation after the city enacted a tough new national security law known locally as Article 23.
Pro-Beijing lawmakers fast-tracked the legislation, with tough punishment for acts considered "external interference," insurrection and other offenses.
China Evergrande is one of the biggest Chinese developers that have collapsed under pressure to rein in surging debt the ruling Communist Party views as a threat to China's slowing economic growth.
Climate change makes deadly floods, like what happened in Libya, more likely. Floods in China, Greece and Brazil in recent weeks underscore the growing danger.
Hong Kong accuses them of violating China's national security law, and is offering a bounty for their capture. The eight, including activist Nathan Law, are wanted for "collusion with foreign forces."
Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong was sentenced Monday to 3 months in prison for breaching court bans on disclosing personal information about a police officer during 2019 anti-government protests.
The slasher film Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey has been pulled from theaters in Hong Kong and Macau - and not because of its terrible Rotten Tomatoes score. The Silly Old Bear has been used in protest memes against President Xi Jinping.
