![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
![Hong Kong democracy activist Edward Leung released from prison Hong Kong democracy activist Edward Leung released from prison](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-12/41607437715_protest.jpg)
Hong Kong democracy activist Edward Leung released from prison
Such advocacy is now a crime under the controversial security law imposed by Beijing in 2020 that carries a sentence of up to life in prison.
Wed Jan 19 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
![Gov't preparing recommendations on cyber security laws Gov't preparing recommendations on cyber security laws](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-10/61634045926_AbdulLatiffAhmad.jpg)
Gov't preparing recommendations on cyber security laws
The government is in the process of preparing recommendations related to cyber security laws, said Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Special Functions) Datuk Dr Abdul Latiff Ahmad.
Tue Oct 12 2021
![Guilty verdict in first trial under Hong Kong security law Guilty verdict in first trial under Hong Kong security law](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-07/41627371745_hongkongpolice.jpg)
Guilty verdict in first trial under Hong Kong security law
The verdict was closely watched for indications as to how similar cases will be dealt with in future.
Tue Jul 27 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
![Marathon bail hearing for 47 Hong Kong democracy activists enters fourth day Marathon bail hearing for 47 Hong Kong democracy activists enters fourth day](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-03/41614821302_HONGKONG.jpg)
Marathon bail hearing for 47 Hong Kong democracy activists enters fourth day
The hearings have gone on late into the night for three consecutive days, causing a few defendants to fall ill and be sent to the hospital.
Thu Mar 04 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
![Over 50 Hong Kong activists arrested for breaching security law - media Over 50 Hong Kong activists arrested for breaching security law - media](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-01/41609896199_LamCheukTing.jpg)
Over 50 Hong Kong activists arrested for breaching security law - media
The arrests in the Asian financial hub included well known democratic figures and former lawmakers James To, Lam Cheuk Ting and Lester Shum.
Wed Jan 06 2021