Tag: Hong Kong
Lao police detain Chinese rights lawyer who was headed to the...
Authorities revoked Lu Siwei’s law license in 2021 after he spoke out on behalf of Hong Kong democracy activists.
Hong Kong cases expose shortcomings of gov’t interventions to protect OFWs...
"Governments are aware of the problem, but advocacy groups say regulations and enforcement are not enough."
Hong Kong national security police question family of US-based activist Elmer...
The raids came after similar actions against the family members of two other exiled pro-democracy activists who are on a wanted list
Cardinal Chow is hope for Hong Kong, bridge to China
This appointment indicates that the Pope and the Holy See are close and attentive to the bishop, the diocese, and the people of Hong Kong
Pope Francis names new cardinals, including two Asian prelates
Ahead of the upcoming consistory, there are currently 121 cardinal electors, 81 (67%) of whom have been appointed by Pope Francis
Hong Kong’s elected local council seats cut to exclude ‘anti-China’ forces
Under the new rules, 80 percent of seats will either be filled via official appointment or selected by government proxy groups
Hong Kong leader says wanted activists should give up or live...
Hong Kong's national security law has led to the shutdown of civil society groups, political parties, and pro-democracy media outlets
Hong Kong police offer bounties for 8 prominent overseas activists
All eight fled Hong Kong after Beijing imposed a sweeping national security law on the financial hub in mid-2020 to quell dissent after huge
Hong Kong court quashes conviction of journalist who probed Yuen Long...
In its written judgment, the court found that Choy’s use of the site had been due to “bona fide journalism.”
Governments urged to recognize, empower mass movements
Forgetting the lessons of past struggles would mean “normalizing, accepting, and ultimately repeating past abuses”
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