![Hong Kong leader starts push for new security laws, says city 'can't afford to wait' Hong Kong leader starts push for new security laws, says city 'can't afford to wait'](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-07/71690431401_JohnLeeKaChiu.jpg)
Hong Kong leader starts push for new security laws, says city 'can't afford to wait'
John Lee said Hong Kong's constitutional responsibility dating back to its 1997 handover to China from British rule.
Tue Jan 30 2024
![Priest begins protest outside Hong Kong prison against detentions of activists Priest begins protest outside Hong Kong prison against detentions of activists](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-07/81657785215_FrancoMella.jpg)
Priest begins protest outside Hong Kong prison against detentions of activists
Mella is demanding the release of activists and democratic politicians held under a sweeping national security law.
Thu Jul 14 2022
![Britain scolds China over use of security law in Hong Kong Britain scolds China over use of security law in Hong Kong](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-12/81639538353_Tuss.jpg)
Britain scolds China over use of security law in Hong Kong
Truss said Britain was committed to continuing to monitor the situation in Hong Kong, including speaking to a broad range of politicians.
Wed Dec 15 2021
![Former Hong Kong independence group leader gets 43 months under security law Former Hong Kong independence group leader gets 43 months under security law](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-11/41637662647_TonyChung.jpg)
Former Hong Kong independence group leader gets 43 months under security law
Tony Chung, 20, was charged with secession, under a sweeping national security law, and money laundering in October 2020.
Tue Nov 23 2021
![In one year, Hong Kong arrests 117 people under new security law In one year, Hong Kong arrests 117 people under new security law](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-06/71625022040_CHINA.jpg)
In one year, Hong Kong arrests 117 people under new security law
Critics of the legislation, including some Western governments and rights groups, say it has been used to crush dissent.
Wed Jun 30 2021
![First person charged under Hong Kong's national security law pleads not guilty First person charged under Hong Kong's national security law pleads not guilty](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-06/61624418599_HONGKONG.jpg)
First person charged under Hong Kong's national security law pleads not guilty
It's almost a year after Tong was accused of driving his motorbike into officers at a rally while carrying a flag with a protest slogan.
Wed Jun 23 2021
![Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong jailed for 2019 protest Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong jailed for 2019 protest](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-04/51618306312_HONGKONG.jpg)
Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong jailed for 2019 protest
Wong had pleaded guilty to both charges, including taking part in and using a facial covering at an unauthorised assembly in October 2019.
Tue Apr 13 2021
![Hong Kong tycoon Jimmy Lai arrested again while in jail Hong Kong tycoon Jimmy Lai arrested again while in jail](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-02/71613551445_jimmylai.jpg)
Hong Kong tycoon Jimmy Lai arrested again while in jail
The media tycoon is charged with colluding with foreign forces under Hong Kong's new national security law.
Wed Feb 17 2021
![Hong Kong holds scaled-down Lunar New Year fairs amid COVID-19, China crackdown Hong Kong holds scaled-down Lunar New Year fairs amid COVID-19, China crackdown](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-02/81613035548_CHINA.jpg)
Hong Kong holds scaled-down Lunar New Year fairs amid COVID-19, China crackdown
Hong Kong's Lunar New Year fairs are subdued this year amid coronavirus restrictions and a sweeping national security law.
Thu Feb 11 2021
![The impact of the national security law on Hong Kong The impact of the national security law on Hong Kong](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-01/81609903356_HongKong.jpg)
The impact of the national security law on Hong Kong
China imposed national security legislation in Hong Kong this year, making anything Beijing regards as subversion, secession, terrorism or colluding with foreign forces punishable.
Wed Jan 06 2021
![Hong Kong's Jimmy Lai denied bail as Pompeo tweets support Hong Kong's Jimmy Lai denied bail as Pompeo tweets support](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-12/81607764641_JIMMYLAI.jpg)
Hong Kong's Jimmy Lai denied bail as Pompeo tweets support
Lai faces a charge of collusion with foreign elements to endanger national security, apparently for tweets he made and interviews or commentaries he did with foreign media.
Sat Dec 12 2020
![Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai charged under national security law Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai charged under national security law](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-12/71607676199_JimmyLai.jpg)
Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai charged under national security law
Hong Kong democracy activist and media tycoon Jimmy Lai, 73, has been charged under the city's national security law on suspicion of colluding with foreign forces.
Fri Dec 11 2020
![Hong Kong's Apple Daily vows to 'fight on' after owner arrested Hong Kong's Apple Daily vows to 'fight on' after owner arrested](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-08/81597113571_HONGKONG.jpg)
Hong Kong's Apple Daily vows to 'fight on' after owner arrested
Hong Kong's Apple Daily tabloid responded with defiance on Tuesday to the arrest of owner Jimmy Lai under a new national security law imposed by Beijing.
Tue Aug 11 2020
![NY Times to relocate part of Hong Kong office to Seoul NY Times to relocate part of Hong Kong office to Seoul](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-06/81591671970_NewYorkTimes.jpg)
NY Times to relocate part of Hong Kong office to Seoul
Worries grow that the new national security law China imposed on Hong Kong would curb media and other freedoms.
Wed Jul 15 2020
![Australia warns citizens of increased risk of detention in Hong Kong Australia warns citizens of increased risk of detention in Hong Kong](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-07/41594263678_SCOTTMORRISON.jpg)
Australia warns citizens of increased risk of detention in Hong Kong
The Australian government said Hong Kong's new national security law could be interpreted broadly
Thu Jul 09 2020