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British Prime Minister Boris Johnson leaves 10 Downing Street in central London to head the first in person cabinet meeting since the coronavirus lockdown. (AFP)

China threatens 'forceful counter-attack' after Britain suspends Hong Kong

UK had suspended its extradition treaty with Hong Kong and blocked arms sales to its former territory after China imposed security law

21 Jul 2020 5:50 PM

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks to the press as he volunteers at the Moisson Outaouais food bank in Gatineau, Quebec, Canada. (AFP)

China rebukes Canada over criticism of Hong Kong security law

Canadian PM Trudeau on Friday announced that Canada was suspending its extradition treaty with Hong Kong due to the law

05 Jul 2020 11:09 AM

A volunteer (R) holds up a ballot paper during counting in Hong Kong on June 20, 2020, following a vote organised by selection of pro-democracy unions to ask members if they will participate in a city wide strike and if they supported Chinas plans to impose a new national security law in Hong Kong. (AFP)

Hong Kong unions, students fail to get support for strikes against security law

Anti-government demonstrations have lost momentum due to higher risk of arrest and failing to get approval for crowd gathering due to corona

21 Jun 2020 12:03 PM

Chinese police officers stand guard in front of Tiananmen Gate near Tiananmen Square in Beijing. (AP)

Candles to light up Hong Kong on fraught Tiananmen anniversary

The anniversary strikes a sensitive nerve this year as Beijing moves to impose national security law that could crush freedoms in Hong Kong

04 Jun 2020 9:46 AM

People lined up at DHL courier outlets across the city, many to send documents to the U.K. to apply for or renew what is known as a British National (Overseas) passport. (AP)

UK to change immigration rules if China imposes security law on Hong Kong

About 350,000 Hong Kongers currently hold British National Overseas passports and another 2.5 million would be eligible to apply for them

03 Jun 2020 1:13 PM

A pro-democracy protester (C) waves a British colonial flag during a "Lunch With You" rally at a shopping mall in the Central district in Hong Kong. (AFP)

Tensions simmer in Hong Kong as controversial anthem law back up for debate

Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam accuse foreign governments on Tuesday of 'double standards' in their reaction to Beijing’s plans

03 Jun 2020 10:37 AM

Students from Hong Kong and Taiwan display placards reading “Bad laws of China’s national security" during a protest outside the Hong Kong’s Taipei office on May 28, 2020. (AFP)

China refuses UN Security Council meeting on Hong Kong issue

The Beijing legislature is expected on Thursday to move forward on the law, bypassing Hong Kong's own lawmaking body

28 May 2020 10:43 AM

Police fire tear gas on protesters during a planned protests against a proposal to enact a new security legislation in Hong Kong on May 24, 2020. (AFP)

Hong Kong security chief warns of growing 'terrorism'

More than 180 people were arrested on Sunday as authorities fired tear gas and water cannon to disperse pro-democracy protesters

25 May 2020 11:15 AM

Hong Kong riot police fire tear gas as hundreds of protesters march along a downtown street during a pro-democracy protest against Beijing's national security legislation in Hong Kong, Sunday, May 24, 2020. (AP)

Hong Kong police fire volleys of tear gas at protesters

Hundreds took to the streets on Sunday to march against China’s proposed tough national security legislation for the city

24 May 2020 12:03 PM

Protesters gesture with five fingers, signifying the "Five demands - not one less" as they march along a downtown street during a pro-democracy protest against Beijing's national security legislation in Hong Kong, Sunday, May 24, 2020. (AP)

Leaders around the world issue joint statement against China’s new Hong Kong laws

186 law and policy leaders said the laws are a “flagrant breach” of Sino-British Joint Declaration that returned Hong Kong to China in 1997

24 May 2020 11:52 AM

Protesters march on a road during a pro-democracy rally against a proposed new security law in Hong Kong on May 24, 2020. (AFP)

Hong Kong witnesses more protests over Chinese security law

The newly imposed national security laws could provide a litmus test of public opposition to China’s tightening grip over the financial hub

24 May 2020 11:31 AM

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