As Hong Kong superstar Eason Chan resumes his world tour concert, the mainland Chinese organizer of his concert in Guangzhou has replaced the name of a politically outspoken lyricist, Albert Leung, with other lyricists before submitting the document to the Chinese official. Many Netizens criticized Chan’s betrayal. On June 18, The organizer apologized and promised…
Pro-Democracy Lyricist’s Name Was Replaced on Song List for a Hong Kong Superstar Concert in China
UN Calls for Release of Detained Pro-Democracy Activist for Urgent Medical Treatment
April 2, 2023
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Former Vice-Chairman of the Hong Kong Alliance in Support of Patriotic Democratic Movements of China, Albert Ho Chun-yan, has been arrested by the national security police for allegedly obstructing justice during his bail while charged with “incitement to subvert state power.” The Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights has expressed great concern…
Pro-Democracy Song Played as Anthem for Hong Kong Rugby Team, Draws Anger From Hong Kong Government
November 15, 2022
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SEOUL, South Korea—The South Korean organizers of a regional rugby tournament have apologized for mistakenly playing a song embraced by Hong Kong pro-democracy protesters as China’s national anthem, an incident that sparked strong reaction from the city’s government. “Glory to Hong Kong”—whose lyrics call for democracy and liberty—was played before the men’s finals between South…
Protest Song Played for Hong Kong Rugby Team in South Korea
November 15, 2022
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SEOUL, South Korea—The South Korean organizers of a regional rugby tournament have apologized for mistakenly playing a song embraced by Hong Kong pro-democracy protesters as China’s national anthem, an incident that sparked strong reaction from the city’s government. “Glory to Hong Kong”—whose lyrics call for democracy and liberty—was played before the men’s finals between South…
Cardinal Zen, 5 Others Stand Trial in Hong Kong Over Fund
HONG KONG—A 90-year-old Catholic cardinal and five others stood trial in Hong Kong on Monday for allegedly failing to register a now-defunct fund set up to assist people arrested in the mass anti-government protests in the city three years ago. Cardinal Joseph Zen, who is a retired bishop of Hong Kong, was first arrested in…
Hong Kong News Outlet to Close Amid Suppression of Dissent
HONG KONG—A Hong Kong online news site said Sunday that it would cease operations in light of deteriorating press freedoms, days after police raided and arrested seven people for sedition at a separate pro-democracy news outlet. Citizen News announced its decision in a Facebook post Sunday. It said it would stop updating its site on…
Former South Korean Military Dictator Chun Doo-Hwan Dies at 90
SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA—Former South Korean President Chun Doo-hwan, whose iron-fisted rule of the country following a 1979 military coup sparked massive democracy protests, died on Tuesday at the age of 90, his former press aide said. A former military commander, Chun presided over the 1980 Gwangju army massacre of pro-democracy demonstrators, a crime for which…
Chinese Pro-Democracy Supporter Receives Threats After Fleeing to America
October 4, 2021
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A Chinese sailor received threats from a government official in his hometown on Sept. 27 after giving an interview with The Epoch Times Chinese Edition. The man, named Ding Yiduo, fled to the United States in 2020 after police harassed him for posting messages online supporting Hong Kong’s pro-democracy movement. “The Chinese Communist Party (CCP)…
Hong Kong Authorities Arrest Pro-Democracy Singer for ‘Corrupt Conduct’
HONG KONG—Hong Kong’s anti-corruption watchdog on Monday charged a singer and prominent pro-democracy activist, Anthony Wong, with “corrupt conduct” at a 2018 election rally, the latest legal action against dissent by authorities in the former British colony. The Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) said in a statement that Wong had provided “entertainment to induce others…
Hong Kong Pro-Democracy Group Downsizes Amid Suppression
July 11, 2021
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HONG KONG—One of Hong Kong’s most established pro-democracy civic organizations said it is letting go its paid staff and halving the size of its steering committee after Beijing stepped up its suppression on opposition activity in the semi-autonomous Chinese city. The Hong Kong Alliance in Support of Patriotic Democratic Movements of China is best known…
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