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Authorities in Beijing and Hong Kong go after "infiltration, sabotage, incitement and separatism."

Hong Kong is fast-tracking new security legislation that would impose life sentences for crimes such as treason and give police expanded powers amid increased pressure from Chinese leaders to get the process wrapped up quickly. The 212-page bill was published by the government and debated in hastily arranged sessions in…

Hong Kong is fast-tracking new security legislation that would impose life sentences for crimes such as treason and give police expanded powers amid increased pressure from Chinese leaders to get

Bringing Taiwan to the World and the World to Taiwan

Hong Kong - February 22, 2024 — The directors of HKT Management Limited (in its capacity as the trustee-manager of the HKT Trust) (the “Trustee...

One report says Amnesty International, Greenpeace could be targeted under forthcoming new security law.

The activist, Tony Chung, was imprisoned after advocating for the territory’s independence. Even after his release, he said, his situation remained oppressive.

The Council of Bars and Law Societies of Europe honors Chow Hang-tung, Xu Zhiyong and Ding Jiaxi

Three lawyers made outstanding commitment and sacrifice in human rights work, European law society says.

Security legislation coming next year could mean businesses, foreigners and even lawyers face widening crackdown.