Tag: Hong Kong National Security Law

Southern Chinese City Faces Flooding, Virus Spread

Beijing furthers its narratives in the West—with help from Western faces. A Chinese state-owned media is recruiting overseas internet personalities to do it. A Chinese city dubbed “the world’s factory” struggles to control the pandemic and flooding. A state of emergency was announced on Tuesday, and schools, kindergartens, and nurseries are shuttered. The United States…


Under Increasing Political Pressure, 40 Percent of Hong Kong’s Teachers Intend to Leave Education Sector

After the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) forcibly implemented the Hong Kong National Security Law, the education sector in the financial hub has also become a target of “rectification.” Hong Kong teachers have been disqualified or dismissed in a series of incidents because of their remarks on their city’s political situation. An atmosphere of terror is in…


Hong Kong Father and Son Seek Asylum in the US Upon Illegal Entry

Both arrested for a major protest in Hong Kong, a father and son are seeking asylum in the United States at an immigration detention facility. They entered the United States from Mexico on April 10 and turned themselves in. The family doesn’t have British National Overseas (BNO) passports. Upon learning that plainclothes police were closely…


‘Staying in Hong Kong is a Dead End:’ Hong Kong Father and Son Seek Asylum in the US

Both arrested for a major protest in Hong Kong, a father and son are seeking asylum in the United States at an immigration detention facility. They entered the United States from Mexico on April 10 and turned themselves in. The family doesn’t have British National Overseas (BNO) passports. Upon learning that plainclothes police were closely…


‘Staying in Hong Kong is a Dead End’: Hong Kong Father and Son Seek Asylum in US

Both arrested for a major protest in Hong Kong, a father and son are seeking asylum in the United States at an immigration detention facility. They entered the United States from Mexico on April 10 and turned themselves in. The family doesn’t have British National Overseas (BNO) passports. Upon learning that plainclothes police were closely…


Hundreds of Hong Kong Civil Servants May Lose Jobs for Refusing to Pledge Allegiance to CCP

Many public servants in Hong Kong may be forced to quit their jobs because they refused to pledge an oath of loyalty to the Chinese regime. All Hong Kong civil servants were required to take an oath or sign a declaration to uphold the Basic Law and pledge allegiance to the Hong Kong Special Administrative…


Former HK Lawmaker Arrives in Australia to Lobby for Firmer Action Against Beijing

Hong Kong lawmaker and pro-democracy activist Ted Hui has been granted a travel exemption by the Australian government to visit the country as part of a global tour to garner support for firmer action against the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). The former legislator arrived early on Tuesday after flying from Europe, where he has spent…


Ottawa Must Create Asylum Pathways For Hongkongers Fleeing Persecution, Committee Hears

Canada’s current immigration and refugee policies need to include a dedicated pathway for Hongkongers fleeing persecution, a parliamentary committee heard on Feb. 1.  “This is not a conventional humanitarian crisis, so conventional solutions are not effective for those who need our help,” said Cherie Wong, the executive director of pro-democracy group Alliance Canada Hong Kong….


Hongkongers’ Battleground Under the Draconian National Security Law

Commentary Hong Kong authorities arrested 53 pro-democracy figures earlier this month, on the grounds that they responded to democracy activist Benny Tai Yiu-ting’s call to challenge the government. The Chinese regime felt emboldened to enforce the national security law in making the arrests, and to use this incident as a warning to those who dare…


Five Eyes Decry Hong Kong’s ‘Weaponization of Law’ After More Arrested

The five eyes countries of Australia, Canada, New Zealand, UK, and the United States have voiced further criticism of Hong Kong’s National Security Law after the arrest of more pro-democracy figures. Foreign Ministers from the Five Eyes countries have urged the Hong Kong authorities to respect “legally guaranteed rights” after 55 politicians and activists were…