The oldest public university in Hong Kong, the University of Hong Kong (HKU), has ordered the removal of a statue from its campus that have for many years commemorated the victims of the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP’s) Tiananmen massacre in 1989. The statue dubbed the “Pillar of Shame” was created by Danish sculptor Jens Galschiøt…
Public University in Hong Kong Orders Removal of Statue to Commemorate Tiananmen Massacre Victims
October 11, 2021
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Hong Kong’s Largest Pro-Democracy Labor Union Disbands Under ‘Political Uncertainty’
Hong Kong saw its largest pro-democracy trade union broken up on Sunday under a deepened security law, despite the pro-Beijing government denying it was clamping down on civil society. The city has seen about 50 independent groups dissolved this year alone. The Hong Kong Confederation of Trade Unions (HKCTU) said 57 members voted in favor…
Hongkongers in UK Protest Against Chinese Regime on Communist Anniversary
October 3, 2021
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Hundreds of Hongkongers joined demonstrations against the Chinese regime in British cities including London and Manchester on Oct. 1, the 72nd anniversary of the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) one-party rule. The “Resist the CCP Day” rallies were jointly organised by several Hong Kong groups and human rights bodies representing Tibetans and Uyghurs. Finn Lau, founder of…
Imprisoned Hong Kong Activist Jimmy Lai Awarded 2021 Liberty Medal
September 23, 2021
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Jailed Hong Kong pro-democracy activist and former owner of Apple Daily Jimmy Lai was awarded the 33rd annual Liberty Medal by the National Constitution Center on Tuesday. Lai was awarded the honor for his courage and conviction in exercising the fundamental rights of freedom of speech, nonviolent resistance, and peaceful dissent. Jeffrey Rosen, president and…
Hong Kong Police on Arrests of Student Group
HONG KONG—Hong Kong national security police arrested three members of the political organization Student Politicism on Monday. The three were arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to incite subversion, according to Li Kwai-wah, senior superintendent of the police national security division. They are accused of using social media and setting up street booths to disseminate messages…
Hong Kong Police Arrest Members of Student Group
HONG KONG—Hong Kong national security police arrested three members of the political organization Student Politicism on Monday. The three were arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to incite subversion, according to Li Kwai-wah, senior superintendent of the police national security division. They are accused of using social media and setting up street booths to disseminate messages…
Hong Kong Police on Arrests at Student Group
HONG KONG—Hong Kong national security police arrested three members of the political organization Student Politicism on Monday. The three were arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to incite subversion, according to Li Kwai-wah, senior superintendent of the police national security division. They are accused of using social media and setting up street booths to disseminate messages…
Voters Choose New CCP-Approved Hong Kong Electors Under Pro-Beijing Laws
HONG KONG—Select Hong Kong residents voted for members of the Election Committee that will choose the city’s leader in the first polls Sunday following reforms meant to ensure candidates with Beijing loyalty. The Election Committee will select 40 of 90 lawmakers in the city’s legislature during elections in December, as well as elect the Hong…
Nine Hong Kong Activists Sentenced to Jail Over 2020 Tiananmen Vigil
Nine Hong Kong pro-democracy activists were given jail sentences ranging from six to 10 months after pleading guilty to participating in a candlelight vigil in 2020 to commemorate the Tiananmen Square massacre. Another three people received suspended sentences for the same charge of having participated in the unauthorized assembly in the city’s Victoria Park on June 4, 2020. The normally-annual event…
Hong Kong Police Arrest Pro-Democracy Group Leaders Citing Foreign Collusion
September 8, 2021
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Hong Kong police on Wednesday morning arrested four leaders of a pro-democracy group, alleging the group was working as a “foreign agent.” The Hong Kong Alliance in Support of Patriotic Democratic Movements of China is known for organizing the city’s annual vigil commemorating those who died in Beijing’s Tiananmen Square massacre in 1989. The arrested…
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