Hong Kong democracy activist Joshua Wong arrested for 2019 illegal assembly
Hong Kong police arrested prominent democracy activist Joshua Wong on Thursday for participating in an unauthorised assembly in October 2019 and violating the city's anti-mask law, according to a post on his official Twitter account. Wong's latest arrest adds to several unlawful assembly charges or ...
China captures Hong Kong activists fleeing to Taiwan by sea
Chinese authorities have detained a dozen activists from Hong Kong who were attempting to leave the territory via speedboat, according to people familiar with the attempt and the individuals captured, as Beijing intensifies a campaign to seek out protest leaders and others resisting the ...
China questionnaires fan fears of ban on Hong Kong candidates
At least seven potential pro-democracy candidates for Hong Kong’s Legislative Council elections have received questionnaires from the government.
Democracy activist Joshua Wong launches bid for Hong Kong legislature
Prominent Hong Kong democracy activist Joshua Wong applied on Monday to run for a seat in the Chinese-ruled city's legislature, raising the prospect of a battle with authorities after being barred from running in previous polls. Wong is one of more than a dozen young, ...
Here’s how China’s security law is already changing the face of Hong Kong
When China passed its new Hong Kong security law on June 30, officials said it would only affect "extremely few criminals.” Less than two weeks later, it’s clear Beijing is trying to wipe away signs of the city’s protest movement from the streets. The law ...
Democracy activist Joshua Wong says world must 'stand with Hong Kong'
Wong, one of the city's most prominent activists, was speaking outside a court, where he and others were being prosecuted for involvement in civil unrest last year.
Hong Kong democracy party Demosisto disbands over security law fears
A youthful Hong Kong pro-democracy party founded by former student activists announced it was disbanding on Tuesday after Beijing passed a secretive national security law for the business hub. "After much internal deliberation, we have decided to disband and cease all operation as a group ...
Hong Kong democracy activists press Japan to reconsider Xi visit
Pro-democracy campaigners say timing of such a trip would be inappropriate given current international criticism over the human rights situation in the city.
China's Animal Crossing gamers use code words and middlemen to enter virtual world
Users look to skirt limits imposed by local regulators on a game that has become both a breakout worldwide hit and political flash point.
Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong visits New York to seek U.S. support for pro-democracy protests
Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong is seeking the support of U.S. lawmakers for the demands of his fellow protesters who have led months of streets demonstrations, including a call for free elections. Wong, speaking in New York on Saturday ahead of a planned visit ...
Hong Kong democracy activist Joshua Wong among three arrested before weekend protests
Hong Kong democracy activist Joshua Wong was arrested Friday ahead of plans for another weekend of protests in the Chinese-ruled city, which is grappling with its biggest political crisis since its handover to Beijing more than two decades ago. Wong, the face of Hong Kong's ...
