Keywords: National Security Law


Hong Kong court to announce sentence for pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai

A Hong Kong court is set to deliver the sentence of pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai on Monday, marking a decisive moment in one of the most closely watched legal cases in the territory in recent years. Lai, the founder of the now-defunct pro-democracy newspaper Apple Daily, was found guilty in......

Hong Kong publisher convicted under national security and sedition laws

Hong Kong publisher and media figure Jimmy Lai has been found guilty on all charges brought against him under the national security framework imposed by Beijing, marking one of the most significant legal rulings since the law came into force. The court convicted the 78-year-old businessman of conspiring......

Hong Kong's Decade of Protest A Defiant Memory Amidst Transformation

As Kenneth walked through Victoria Park, memories of Hong Kong's tumultuous years of protest flooded his mind. Once a focal point for resistance to China's increasing control, the park held a special place in the hearts of those who fought for democracy in the city. As a child, Kenneth would......

Mass Sentencing of Pro-Democracy Activists Highlights Hong Kong’s Erosion of Freedoms

A Hong Kong court has sentenced 45 pro-democracy activists in the largest national security trial since the introduction of the controversial National Security Law. The group, accused of organizing an unofficial primary election to select pro-democracy candidates for the legislature, faced charges of......

Hong Kong Press Freedom Under Scrutiny: Journalists Convicted of Sedition

In a significant legal development for Hong Kong's media landscape, two journalists associated with a pro-democracy newspaper have been convicted of sedition. The case marks a critical moment for press freedom in the region, echoing concerns about the erosion of civil liberties. Chung Pui-kuen,......

Intensified Crackdown in Hong Kong: 14 Pro-Democracy Activists Convicted of Subversion

In a sweeping blow to the pro-democracy movement in Hong Kong, 14 activists have been found guilty of subversion under the controversial National Security Law imposed by Beijing. This landmark case represents the largest application of the law to date, further escalating concerns over the erosion of......