To what extent is Jimmy Lai’s (黎智英) national security trial in Hong Kong fair? Faced with a life sentence on two different charges under Hong
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As Jimmy Lai Trial Restarts, What Does It Mean for Hong Kong?
Jimmy Lai (黎智英) spoke for the first time at the resumption of his national security trial on Wednesday, with the broader political and journalistic
Hong Kong & Human Rights: November 13, 2024
International Media Pressuring Journalists A variety of international media organizations are pressuring their journalists to stay away from the
Hong Kong & Human Rights: October 23, 2024
A roundup of human rights issues in Hong Kong. Includes updates on the U.K. prime minister saying the release of Jimmy Lai is a priority and
Hong Kong & Human Rights: October 2, 2024
Jimmy Lai Alleged Mistreatment On September 12, the legal team of Jimmy Lai (黎智英) submitted an urgent appeal to the United Nations Special
Hong Kong & Human Rights, September 11 2024
A roundup of human rights issues in Hong Kong. Includes updates on the first sedition conviction since Hong Kong returned to Chinese rule in 1997,
‘Hong Kong 47’: Court Wraps Up Mitigation Hearing in City’s Largest National Security Case
The last batch of 45 Hong Kong activists entered their final pleas on Tuesday (September 4) for light sentences in a landmark national security trial
Is Censorship in Hong Kong Effective?
Last week, an annual survey that ranks press freedom in Hong Kong saw journalists give their lowest scores since it began. Asked by the Hong Kong
Are Hong Kong’s Days as an International Business Hub Over?
“Don’t think about the past. You can’t change that. Just think about the future.” These were odd words to come from a repair technician, someone who
Hong Kong & Human Rights, August 2024
Journalists Rate Press Freedom Lowest Ever An annual survey that ranks press freedom in Hong Kong has seen journalists give their lowest rating
Tim Walz on China: Balancing Cooperation and Criticism
Kamala Harris’ pick for vice president, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, chose to get married on the anniversary of the Tiananmen Square massacre because,
Hong Kong & Human Rights, July 2024
A roundup of human rights issues in Hong Kong. Includes updates on the trial of Apple Daily founder Jimmy Lai, the blocking of activists’ pensions