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The Hong Kong Basic Law is the constitutional document of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region‚ China

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The Hong Kong National Security Law

The Law of the People's Republic of China on Safeguarding National Security in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (NSL) has been implemented in Hong Kong since 23:00 on 30 June 2020

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Offences of the Hong Kong National Security Law

- Secession

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News on the law abidance

HK News - 2023

1. New University of Hong Kong nursing undergraduate alleges she was ‘groped’ by senior male student at 3-day orientation camp - News in August 2023

2. Hong Kong police ‘arrest university student over alleged indecent assault of woman, 18, at orientation event’ - News in August 2023

3. Hong Kong court grants bail to university student accused of sex assaults on junior at orientation camp amid police probe into other alleged victims - News in September 2023

4. Hong Kong police investigating sex assault case at second university, while city leader warns varsities to instil discipline - News in September 2023

5. Hong Kong varsity camp scandals: police arrest man, 28, over rape of Education University student, molesting 2 others and spying on fourth - News in September 2023

6. Hong Kong considering changes to sexual harassment laws to cover school activities after alleged rapes, assaults at university camps, equality watchdog says - News in September 2023

News on the Hong Kong National Security Law

HK News from 2023 to 2024

2023 - 2024 News Archives

1. National security law: Hong Kong to pass legislative amendment ‘in months’ to ban British lawyer from Jimmy Lai trial, after Beijing ruling - News in January 2023

2. Beijing’s interpretation of Hong Kong national security law likely to be a one-off, sources say - News in January 2023

3. Woman, 22, arrested for setting up shrine at scene of 2021 ‘lone wolf’ knife attack on police officer - News in January 2023

4. National security law: Hong Kong court allows retired Catholic leader Joseph Zen to attend funeral of Pope Benedict while under investigation for alleged collusion - News in January 2023

5. Justice minister vows to defend Hong Kong’s legal system from any ‘escalated attacks’ by Western nations ahead of key national security court cases - News in January 2023

6. Jailed tycoon Jimmy Lai’s Next Digital, publisher of Apple Daily, to be delisted from Hong Kong stock exchange next week - News in January 2023

7. Hong Kong man jailed for 8 months over seditious social media posts praising national anthem blunder, promoting separatism - News in January 2023

8. National security law: Hong Kong should impose blanket ban on foreign lawyers taking on cases, pro-Beijing heavyweight says - News in January 2023

9. Hong Kong protests: 2 former top editors of now-closed Stand News have case to answer over allegedly seditious articles, judge rules - News in January 2023

10. Now-defunct Stand News portal did not censor articles by bloggers even if ‘radical’ views on Hong Kong expressed, court hears - News in January 2023

11. Beijing and Hong Kong hit back after UK asks city to stop ‘targeting’ media tycoon Jimmy Lai; Asia minister meets his legal team in London - News in January 2023

12. Committee backs Hong Kong government bid to ban overseas counsel from national security cases - News in January 2023

13. Ex-chief editor denies Stand News promoted ‘radical’ Hong Kong opposition views, court hears - News in January 2023

14. Beijing hits back at Britain over report on Hong Kong, calls it ‘a piece of waste paper’ that should be ‘swept into dustbin of history’ - News in January 2023

15. National security law: Jimmy Lai’s Hong Kong legal team distances itself from ‘international’ counterparts under fire from Beijing for meeting UK official - News in January 2023

16. ‘Dare to fight and win’: Beijing’s national security chief in Hong Kong takes reins at liaison office, vows to help steer city toward prosperity - News in January 2023

17. ‘A man who understands Hong Kong’: Beijing’s new liaison office head vows to bridge communication between city and central authorities - News in January 2023

18. Hong Kong’s Article 23 security law to be passed ‘hopefully by this year’, city leader says, while revealing aim to also lift all Covid rules including mask mandate - News in January 2023

19. Hong Kong protests: prosecutors seek to overturn acquittals of 13 defendants on rioting charges, including 9 who already left city - News in January 2023

20. Hong Kong national security police arrest 6 for producing allegedly seditious books on 2019 protests, selling them at fair - News in January 2023

21. Re-elected head of Hong Kong Bar Association argues ban on overseas lawyers in national security trials not in line with ‘administration of justice and rule of law’ - News in January 2023

22. Letters | Dual mechanism of national security law exemplifies ‘one country, two systems’ - News in January 2023

23. Legislation to block overseas lawyers from Hong Kong national security trials could be in force within 6 months, justice secretary says - News in January 2023

24. China accuses US consul of ‘maliciously abusing Hong Kong’s national security law’ with comments on lawyer ruling - News in January 2023

25. President of Hong Kong’s legislature slams UK parliamentary group for rescinding seminar invitation to Hong Kong politicians - News in January 2023

26. Hong Kong schools pledge to stay alert, terminate contracts, vet speeches in safeguarding national security on campus - News in January 2023

27. Hong Kong martial arts coach pleads guilty to inciting subversion for urging people to join ‘ghost-killer squad’ - News in February 2023

28. Trial of 47 Hong Kong opposition figures: 2 decide to plead guilty to charges under national security law over 2020 unofficial primary poll - News in February 2023

29. Hong Kong national security trial: prosecutors accuse 47 opposition figures of plotting to turn legislature into ‘lethal constitutional weapon’ against Beijing - News in February 2023

30. Hong Kong’s stability and livelihood could have been ‘gravely affected’ by 2020 unofficial primary scheme, court hears - News in February 2023

31. Hong Kong 47: suspected airgun attack on court where group faces subversion charges triggers huge police response - News in February 2023

32. Founder and member of pro-independence group jailed for 5 years under Hong Kong’s national security law for inciting ‘armed revolution’ - News in February 2023

33. Middle Eastern businessmen shrug off Western concerns over Hong Kong’s national security law, city’s deputy justice minister says - News in February 2023

34. Hong Kong’s 47 in national security law case: defence barrister complains of trial’s ‘notoriety’, difficulty in securing expert witnesses - News in February 2023

35. Hong Kong 47: opposition camp held unofficial primary to wield ‘weapon of mass destruction’ in Legco, organiser tells court - News in February 2023

36. Hong Kong property developers dismiss investor confidence fears over national security law clauses in land sale documents - News in February 2023

37. Hong Kong leader John Lee shrugs off concerns over slump in property stocks, says security clauses in land sales documents not an issue - News in February 2023

38. Hong Kong leader John Lee doubles down on passing Article 23 national security law this year or next - News in February 2023

39. Hong Kong 47: court told Hong Kong opposition split over how to choose best candidates in 2020 unofficial primary - News in February 2023

40. Hong Kong protests: IT engineer gets 40 months’ jail for transport of more than 24kg of flammable chemicals in foiled 2021 bomb plot - News in February 2023

41. Hong Kong courts will need chief executive’s permission to accept foreign lawyers for national security cases as part of legal changes triggered by Jimmy Lai’s trial - News in February 2023

42. Little chance Jimmy Lai will get his overseas counsel choice for Hong Kong national security trial, pro-Beijing legal experts say - News in February 2023

43. Hong Kong construction worker jailed for 26 months for inciting peers to make guns and possessing gunpowder materials - News in February 2023

44. Beijing’s top diplomat in Hong Kong lays down ‘3 red lines’ for America’s local envoy, prompting defiant consulate response - News in February 2023

45. Hong Kong martial arts instructor behind ‘ghost-killer squad’ sentenced to 5 years in jail for inciting subversion - News in February 2023

46. ‘Threat’ of prison visitors instilling anti-government sentiment will be investigated, Hong Kong security chief says - News in February 2023

47. China’s ‘two sessions’ 2023: Hong Kong delegates urged to take more active role in developing Greater Bay Area, countering Western accusations - News in March 2023

48. Hong Kong ‘set to thrive’, Chinese premier says as he pledges Beijing’s support and points to Greater Bay Area opportunities - News in March 2023

49. Top Beijing official tells Hong Kong’s John Lee to ‘nip’ national security risks in the bud, warns of ‘destructive forces’ in city - News in March 2023

50. Hong Kong 47: some defendants ‘dragged’ into legal trouble over unofficial primary by ‘populist’ party leaders, court hears - News in March 2023

51. Hong Kong 47: witness tells court 2020 opposition primary plan turned into ‘insane’ proposal for ‘mutual destruction’ - News in March 2023

52. Hong Kong tycoon Jimmy Lai’s son and London lawyers accused of abuse of UN after appeal to human rights council over collusion trial - News in March 2023

53. Exclusive | Hong Kong Bar Association to go on ‘ice-breaking’ trip to Beijing after being frozen out for 5 years - News in March 2023

54. China’s foreign ministry will ‘resolutely safeguard national sovereignty, safety and development interests’ in diplomatic work related to Hong Kong - News in March 2023

55. Hong Kong national security law: proposed legal change giving city leader final say on role of foreign lawyers in cases won’t be retrospective - News in March 2023

56. Beijing’s overhaul of its top Hong Kong affairs office will lead to more effective policy work, city leader John Lee says, insists ‘high degree of autonomy’ won’t be undermined - News in March 2023

57. Foreign lawyers in national security cases still face Hong Kong’s immigration laws even if proposed vetting mechanism is not retrospective: deputy justice minister - News in March 2023

58. Hong Kong protests: 3 jailed for up to 10 months in final chapter of seditious book trial - News in March 2023

59. Hong Kong national security law: former opposition lawmaker Albert Ho ‘arrested on suspicion of perverting course of justice’ - News in March 2023

60. Former opposition lawmaker Albert Ho remanded in custody after arrest by Hong Kong national security police on suspicion of perverting course of justice - News in March 2023

61. Hong Kong 47: AbouThai founder cuts ties with ‘yellow economic circle’ as he vows to support city, nation - News in March 2023

62. Hong Kong’s biggest lawyer group to voice concerns over national security law’s application during visit to mainland China next week - News in March 2023

63. Hong Kong still has its edge as legal hub, says deputy justice minister Horace Cheung after visit to Europe, Thailand - News in March 2023

64. Hong Kong 47: HK$150,000 reward offered for leads on suspected airgun attack on subversion trial court - News in March 2023

65. University graduate gets 5 months’ jail in Hong Kong for seditious online comments magistrate likens to ‘setting a time bomb’ - News in March 2023

66. National security police arrest woman over online posts allegedly advocating Hong Kong independence and provoking hatred towards authorities - News in March 2023

67. Unofficial primary election organiser blamed for nurturing ‘radical’ activists in Hong Kong by former ally - News in March 2023

68. National security law’s effects undercut Hong Kong freedoms, says US government report, citing arrests of Cardinal Zen and Jimmy Lai - News in April 2023

69. Hong Kong national security law: Beijing slams ‘bully’ US over annual report to Congress - News in April 2023

70. Hong Kong national security law: small number of people arrested or convicted in 3 years, justice chief says - News in April 2023

71. Hong Kong to mark National Security Education Day with activities all over city, while children will be given picture books - News in April 2023

72. National anthem blunder: Hong Kong sports sector lawmaker denies report of his exit from role in ice hockey body over latest song mix-up - News in April 2023

73. Crowdfunding and national security: Hong Kong groups say government did not consult enough on proposal to tighten rules - News in April 2023

74. Hong Kong national security law: city leader won’t offer explanation if foreign lawyers barred from trials, justice minister says - News in April 2023

75. Hong Kong lawmaker questions ‘indirect’ ways used in government-funded drive to boost city’s alignment with mainland China and national security law knowledge - News in April 2023

76. Ex-members of disbanded union apply to hold Labour Day rally in Hong Kong in test of political freedom - News in April 2023

77. Human rights in Hong Kong must be preserved under city’s own national security law, Bar Association group tells top Beijing legal official - News in April 2023

78. Jimmy Lai asks Hong Kong court to intervene after government rules allowing UK lawyer on defence team would likely undermine national security - News in April 2023

79. Top Beijing official overseeing Hong Kong affairs urges city to use Communist Party theories to solve issues ahead of 6-day trip - News in April 2023

80. Beijing’s top official for Hong Kong affairs signals ‘confidence’ in the city’s future prospects and highlights Lee administration’s work - News in April 2023

81. Independent judiciary key to Hong Kong upholding status as finance, dispute resolution hubs, Bar Association tells Beijing officials - News in April 2023

82. District councils to be purely advisory bodies formed by patriots, Beijing’s top official overseeing Hong Kong quoted as saying - News in April 2023

83. Hong Kong students mark National Security Education Day with nunchuck martial arts performance - News in April 2023

84. Hong Kong national security law: protesting not the only way to express views, Beijing’s top man on city affairs says as he urges residents to focus on economy - News in April 2023

85. Protect Hong Kong’s internet, financial security or risk ‘battleground without gunfire’, city’s Paul Chan warns - News in April 2023

86. Education fund requires Hong Kong schools to add termination clauses in contracts to guard against breach of national security law - News in April 2023

87. Why did Beijing’s point man for Hong Kong zoom in on the economy? It’s a bid to de-emphasise political squabbles, analysts say, as Xia Baolong continues charm offensive during visit - News in April 2023

88. Beijing’s point man on Hong Kong concerned about post-pandemic survival of SMEs, but upbeat on city’s economic future - News in April 2023

89. Remain vigilant over national security risks, guard against ‘colour revolution’ violence, Hong Kong leader John Lee says after top Beijing official’s visit - News in April 2023

90. 28 meetings in 6 days: what was Beijing’s point man’s visit to Hong Kong all about? Cool towards politics and hot on economy? Unpacking the Xia Baolong tour - News in April 2023

91. Hong Kong prosecutors will be allowed to appeal against acquittals in some national security cases in Court of First Instance under proposed change - News in April 2023

92. Former Hong Kong leader CY Leung accuses pro-Beijing lawmakers of lacking ‘fighting spirit’ to take on activists overseas - News in April 2023

93. Hong Kong protests: ‘irresponsible’ to downplay safety risks of rallies, security chief Chris Tang warns after May 1 event organiser urges authorities not to exaggerate matter - News in April 2023

94. Hong Kong rally requests should be carefully vetted to protect national security, freedoms, John Lee says ahead of planned Labour Day protest - News in April 2023

95. Hong Kong’s Audit Commission demands city libraries step up efforts to root out books ‘manifestly contrary’ to national security - News in April 2023

96. Hong Kong still faces underlying threats from ‘soft confrontations’, warns outgoing head of police’s National Security Department - News in April 2023

97. Being patriotic requires ‘extra effort’ by Hongkongers who grew up in colonial era, city’s top Catholic cleric says - News in April 2023

98. Hong Kong national security law: court to rule within month whether to review decision to block overseas lawyer from defending Jimmy Lai - News in April 2023

99. Lawyers for Hong Kong’s Jimmy Lai say tycoon denied fair trial, subject to persecution in bid to close national security case - News in May 2023

100. Hong Kong national security police seize ‘Pillar of Shame’ statue in connection with subversion case - News in May 2023

101. Hong Kong national security law: teen behind bomb plot pleads guilty to terrorism charge, 5 others admit to conspiring to cause explosions - News in May 2023

102. Hong Kong security chief says seizing of ‘Pillar of Shame’ unrelated to coming Tiananmen Square crackdown anniversary - News in May 2023

103. Hong Kong national anthem blunder: end row and focus on improvement, sports minister warns 2 warring bodies over ice hockey drama - News in May 2023

104. Televised session where Hong Kong’s John Lee takes questions from lawmakers to be revamped to focus on specific policies, ‘unleash potential of patriots’ - News in May 2023

105. UK official Dominic Johnson’s visit shows Hong Kong values cooperation, John Lee says, but warns of ‘certain countries’ acting to ‘serve political interests’ - News in May 2023

106. Hong Kong 47: witness admits giving recordings from meeting on unofficial primary to police, says group’s goals went against ‘society’s interests’ - News in May 2023

107. Hong Kong seeks to extend law to ban online desecration of city’s flag and emblem - News in May 2023

108. Hong Kong national security law: legislature passes bill allowing government to ban overseas lawyers from cases - News in May 2023

109. China won’t ‘back down’ on issues of sovereignty, development, Beijing’s top diplomat in Hong Kong tells lawmakers during unprecedented meeting - News in May 2023

110. Hong Kong’s judiciary condemns call by US panel for sanctions on 29 judges who hear national security cases - News in May 2023

111. Beijing vows support for Hong Kong judges after US congressional advisers call for sanctions - News in May 2023

112. Hong Kong 47 trial: court hears Facebook profile set up by police used to post provocative comment on accused’s page - News in May 2023

113. Amendments to Hong Kong’s flag law will not cover acts outside city’s jurisdiction, says constitutional affairs chief - News in May 2023

114. Hong Kong national security: mainland China’s life sentence on US-based city resident for spying a reminder of lurking risks in society, John Lee warns - News in May 2023

115. Hong Kong’s John Lee defends removal of public library books, highlights need to ‘serve interest’ of society and stay lawful - News in May 2023

116. Hong Kong’s John Lee ‘severely condemns’ US pressure on local judges, warns external forces still threat to city - News in May 2023

117. Hong Kong High Court upholds government decision to bar British lawyer from Jimmy Lai collusion trial - News in May 2023

118. Hong Kong national security law: books must pass review before returning to public library shelves, minister says - News in May 2023

119. Hong Kong secondary school student jailed for 5 years and 8 months for plot to bomb city’s infrastructure - News in May 2023

120. Hong Kong’s High Court rejects bid by tycoon Jimmy Lai to drop national security case; accuses ‘foreign elements’ of interference in city justice - News in May 2023

121. ‘Glory to Hong Kong’ protest song to be banned? Government files court injunction against promoting tune - News in June 2023

122. Hong Kong national security police arrest 6 over forging signatures, posting seditious messages online - News in June 2023

123. Hong Kong’s top court allows appeal against decision to acquit Tiananmen vigil group member of incitement - News in June 2023

124. Hong Kong 47 trial: court finds 16 opposition figures have joint subversion case to answer over unofficial primary - News in June 2023

125. Hong Kong schools get national security Q&A kit for pupils to learn over summer break, but principals say homework too tricky for youngsters - News in June 2023

126. Hong Kong woman, 23, to appear in court on Friday charged with sedition in connection with Facebook posts - News in June 2023

127. Hong Kong national security law: Beijing, city authorities warn EU politicians to cease ‘publicity stunts clamouring for sanctions’ against John Lee - News in June 2023

128. Hong Kong court rejects bid by tycoon Jimmy Lai to make final appeal to block police examination of his iPhones in connection with national security trial - News in June 2023

129. Hong Kong protests: 6 jailed for up to 49 months over rioting in heart of city’s business district in 2019 - News in June 2023

130. Hong Kong’s Regina Ip says state secrets definition in Article 23 national security law ‘should not align’ with mainland China’s - News in June 2023

131. Beijing official’s warning of ‘soft confrontations’ not relevant in Hong Kong sedition trial of former Stand News editors, defence tells court - News in June 2023

132. Hong Kong’s John Lee rebuts ‘badmouthing’ of national security law, stresses criminal intent key when determining guilt - News in June 2023

133. Hong Kong and Beijing condemn 8 members of EU Parliament for slandering national security law and calling for sanctions - News in July 2023

134. Hong Kong leader John Lee vows to win public trust with concrete actions and results as he marks first year in office, warns against ‘soft resistance’ - News in July 2023

135. Hong Kong teachers and students have duty to defend national security under patriotic education bill, says education minister - News in July 2023

136. Hong Kong national security law: police offer HK$1 million rewards for arrest of 8 people, including 3 ex-lawmakers - News in July 2023

137. Hong Kong opposition activist Tam Tak-chi appeals against sedition conviction, court hears colonial-era law falls short of global standards - News in July 2023

138. Hong Kong security chief dares wanted activist Nathan Law to stand trial in city, accuses him of exploiting protesters’ misfortunes - News in July 2023

139. Hong Kong court convicts first person tried under national anthem law for adding protest song to Olympic athlete clip - News in July 2023

140. Hong Kong national security law: police arrest 4 ex-members of defunct opposition party Demosisto for ‘yellow-circle’ fundraising - News in July 2023

141. Hong Kong national security police ‘arrest another ex-member of Demosisto’ for alleged fundraising activities to support wanted activist Nathan Law - News in July 2023

142. Hong Kong authorities launch new channels for library users to report inappropriate books or ones breaching national security law - News in July 2023

143. National security law in Hong Kong: 8 wanted suspects should be treated like ‘rats in the street’, city leader John Lee says - News in July 2023

144. HK$1 million bounties on Hong Kong activists’ heads and crackdown on those alleged to raise funds for them ‘global warning’, Regina Ip says - News in July 2023

145. Hong Kong justice chief lodges professional misconduct complaints against two activist lawyers on police wanted list - News in July 2023

146. Hong Kong national security law: justice minister slams foreign media for painting legislation as ‘draconian’, insists it’s business as usual in city - News in July 2023

147. Hong Kong national security police raid home of ex-member of disbanded opposition party Demosisto a week after 5 arrests made - News in July 2023

148. Opposition activist jailed for 3 years for rioting while waiting for sentencing after pleading guilty to subversion charge - News in July 2023

149. Beijing’s top envoy in UK lodges formal protest against Britain’s accusation of Hong Kong staging ‘campaign of fear’ through national security law raid - News in July 2023

150. Hong Kong national security law: suspects with frozen assets have right to ‘challenge’ action in courts, justice minister Paul Lam insists - News in July 2023

151. Journalists to be exempt from ‘Glory to Hong Kong’ ban if government wins legal bid - News in July 2023

152. ‘Strange’: media experts criticise Hong Kong proposal to waive impartiality rule for national security law programmes - News in July 2023

153. Hong Kong’s new national security chief was deputy minister in mainland China’s counter-espionage services - News in July 2023

154. Hong Kong national security police ‘investigating family members’ of unionist Mung Siu-tat and ex-lawmaker Dennis Kwok in latest raids over wanted 8 - News in July 2023

155. Judge warns ‘Glory to Hong Kong’ protest song ban might not have effect government wants - News in July 2023

156. Hong Kong national security law: son, daughter of activist on wanted list of 8 ‘questioned by police’ - News in July 2023

157. Former Hong Kong civil servant shown mercy after disrupting national security, protest trials - News in July 2023

158. Hong Kong national security law: ‘2 more ex-Demosisto members’ arrested over funds support for Nathan Law, total number of suspects at 7 - News in July 2023

159. Hong Kong martial arts coach jailed 3 months for sedition over ‘radical’ comments attacking Communist Party and calling Taiwan independent country - News in July 2023

160. Hong Kong national security police question ex-wife, children of fugitive activist Elmer Yuan - News in August 2023

161. Hong Kong’s High Court chief judge orders Jimmy Lai to pay costs for two legal challenges which were ‘wholly and plainly unarguable’ - News in August 2023

162. 3 major political parties call for justice department to appeal against court dismissal of ‘Glory to Hong Kong’ ban bid - News in August 2023

163. Justice department appeals against judge’s refusal to ban protest song ‘Glory to Hong Kong’ - News in August 2023

164. Hong Kong national security police question parents of wanted activist Anna Kwok in latest move against 8 sought by authorities - News in August 2023

165. Hong Kong’s government lawyers say court failed to recognise its lack of expertise in national security risks when it refused ban on protest song - News in August 2023

166. Hong Kong national security police arrest 10 linked to now-defunct legal fund for anti-government protesters - News in August 2023

167. Hong Kong national security law: 10 linked to protest fund released on bail after arrest - News in August 2023

168. Hong Kong’s arts funding examiners will be required to safeguard national security, but aspirants should not be deterred by new rule: culture minister - News in August 2023

169. Hong Kong court grants partial victory to Jimmy Lai, 6 opposition lawmakers over roles in 2019 anti-government protests - News in August 2023

170. Hong Kong woman detained over alleged links to wanted opposition legislator Nathan Law, Post has learned - News in August 2023

171. National security trial of Hong Kong tycoon Jimmy Lai postponed yet again so judge can wrap up separate subversion case - News in August 2023

172. Hong Kong home of sister-in-law of wanted activist Nathan Law targeted in second police raid on family members in space of weeks - News in August 2023

173. Hong Kong national security law: university student loses final appeal against 5-year jail term over independence call - News in August 2023

174. Hong Kong security chief slams ‘artistic creations’ used as guise to endanger national security, does not confirm if Pillar of Shame sculptor is wanted - News in August 2023

175. Hong Kong national security police question 2 brothers of wanted activist Anna Kwok, weeks after interviewing parents - News in August 2023

176. Hong Kong 2019 protester who went on the run after court appearance evaded capture for 17 months, court hears - News in August 2023

177. Last of 12 Hong Kong residents sent back by Beijing after failed bid to flee city to Taiwan in wake of 2019 protests appears in District Court - News in August 2023

178. Hong Kong technician gets 6 months’ jail over online calls for copycat attacks on police after July 1, 2021, stabbing of constable - News in August 2023

179. Hong Kong home affairs chief says removal of artwork showing construction workers in yellow helmets was restaurant owner’s decision - News in August 2023

180. Hong Kong national security law: top court’s landmark ruling on sentencing creates legal uncertainties, experts say - News in August 2023

181. Founder disbands Cantonese-language advocacy group in Hong Kong after national security police visit father, warn about essay posted online - News in August 2023

182. Hong Kong national security police arrest 2 men over alleged links to now-disbanded fund for protesters, third suspect sought - News in August 2023

183. Hong Kong singer jailed for more than 2 years over social media posts insulting police, officials and laundering HK$718,788 raised by fake story about protester facing riot trial - News in August 2023

184. Hong Kong clerk remanded in custody pending trial after national security police accuse him of importing seditious children’s books - News in September 2023

185. Hong Kong protester jailed for 4 years for rioting, perverting course of justice after skipping bail on charges related to 2019 unrest - News in September 2023

186. 4 former University of Hong Kong student leaders plead guilty to inciting violence for praise of knife attack on police, avoid national security law charges - News in September 2023

187. Mainland Chinese student admits to sedition in Hong Kong over plan to hang banner criticising seizure of Tiananmen Square crackdown statue - News in September 2023

188. Hong Kong national security police detain in-laws of fugitive Ted Hui, wife’s brother for questioning over ‘links to ex-legislator’ - News in September 2023

189. Student jailed for 6 months over plan to unfurl banner featuring Hong Kong sculpture created to mark Tiananmen Square crackdown - News in September 2023

190. Hong Kong clerk, 46, denied bail after court appearance on sedition charges - News in September 2023

191. New arguments in fresh court bid to ban protest song ‘Glory to Hong Kong’ revealed by government - News in September 2023

192. Hong Kong’s leader accuses ‘anti-China’ forces of threatening national security under cover of media - News in September 2023

193. Hong Kong protests: clerk gets 4 months’ jail for bringing in 18 seditious children’s books in first such ruling under national security law - News in October 2023

194. Hong Kong court told ‘repeated provocations’ by then lawmaker Lam Cheuk-ting and others were responsible for 2019 protest clash with group in white at Yuen Long MTR station - News in Oct 2023

195. Hong Kong ex-civil servant loses legal challenge over forced retirement after failing to sign oath pledging allegiance to city on time - News in Oct 2023

196. Hong Kong student pleads guilty to sedition over 13 pro-independence social media posts, most of which she made while in Japan - News in Oct 2023

197. Hong Kong national security police arrest jailed activist, 2 lawyers for allegedly trying to take complaint letter out of prison - News in Oct 2023

198. Hong Kong’s Article 23 national security law to define state secrets according to city’s needs, minister says - News in Oct 2023

199. Hong Kong’s own national security law ‘essential’ to maintaining Beijing’s trust in city, justice secretary Paul Lam says - News in Oct 2023

200. 4 former University of Hong Kong student leaders jailed for 2 years for praising knife attack on police officer in 2021 - News in Oct 2023

201. Hong Kong student at Japanese university jailed for 2 months for sedition after she created 13 social media posts calling for city’s independence - News in Nov 2023

202. Hong Kong hits back after 10 overseas Catholic leaders attack ‘persecution’ of tycoon Jimmy Lai - News in Nov 2023

203. Hong Kong will not use performance goals to measure patriotic education or punish schools, teachers for poor delivery, minister says - News in Nov 2023

204. Patriotic education on Chinese Communist Party and national security only small part of new Hong Kong humanities curriculum: course designer - News in Nov 2023

205. Hong Kong’s Audit Commission finds Chinese University has not done enough to safeguard national security - News in Nov 2023

206. Hong Kong 47: court hears closing submissions on conspiracy to commit subversion charges over unofficial Legislative Council primary - News in Nov 2023

207. Hong Kong opposition activist Agnes Chow living in Canada, says she has no plans to return over national security law case, sparking warning by Beijing - News in Dec 2023

208. Hong Kong has constitutional duty to play its part in China’s modernisation, says Beijing’s top official in city - News in Dec 2023

209. Hong Kong police can ask for ‘repentance letters’ and patriotic trips as part of bail terms, key government adviser says as concerns over Agnes Chow’s claims mount - News in Dec 2023

210. Hong Kong activist Agnes Chow’s decision to jump bail disappoints those who ‘try to afford leniency’: John Lee - News in Dec 2023

211. Sister of arrested Hong Kong labour rights activist Elizabeth Tang remanded in custody after admitting to removing laptop, iPhone from latter’s flat - News in Dec 2023

212. Hong Kong court endorses attempt by Jimmy Lai, 6 others to quash convictions for taking part in banned 2019 march - News in Dec 2023

213. ‘Hong Kong national security police arrest veteran activist Koo Sze-yiu on suspicion of sedition as he heads to protest at electoral office’ - News in Dec 2023

214. Hong Kong national security police offer HK$1 million bounties on another 5 fugitive opposition figures - News in Dec 2023

215. Hong Kong security chief can now freeze assets in national security cases until end of court proceedings - News in Dec 2023

216. X-ray machines, police patrols and sniffer dogs to be deployed at Hong Kong court for media tycoon Jimmy Lai trial - News in Dec 2023

217. Jimmy Lai trial: ‘1,000 Hong Kong police officers to guard West Kowloon Court for next 3 months’ - News in Dec 2023

218. Hong Kong tycoon Jimmy Lai’s legal team argues time is up for sedition charge, but judges dispute starting date for prosecution clock - News in Dec 2023

219. All eyes on Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai as high-stakes national security trial gets under way - News in Dec 2023

220. UK demands consular access to Jimmy Lai as West assails Hong Kong publisher’s trial - News in Dec 2023

221. Jimmy Lai’s national security trial: Hong Kong court adjourns case to consider decision on dismissal of sedition charge application - News in Dec 2023

222. National security threat assessment is out of court’s jurisdiction, lawyer argues in fresh bid to ban protest song ‘Glory to Hong Kong’ - News in Dec 2023

223. Sister of Hong Kong veteran unionist Elizabeth Tang jailed for 6 months for removing potential evidence in national security police investigation - News in Dec 2023

224. Hong Kong court cites activist’s ‘conduct and statements’ after adoption of national security law in denying bail before trial - News in Dec 2023

225. Sister of Hong Kong veteran unionist Elizabeth Tang jailed for 6 months for removing potential evidence in national security police investigation - News in Dec 2023

226. Hong Kong court cites activist Chow Hang-tung’s behaviour after adoption of national security law in denying bail before trial - News in Dec 2023

227. Hong Kong police hit out at opposition activist Agnes Chow for failing to return from Canada, report as part of bail conditions - News in Dec 2023

228. Hong Kong national security law: government publishes annotations, case summaries as ‘convenient and practical tool’ for public - News in Dec 2023

229. Then Hong Kong schoolboy who planned ‘evil’ terror bombing in city in wake of 2019 social unrest jailed for 6 years - News in Dec 2023

230. Hong Kong opposition activist Agnes Chow’s parents ‘questioned by police’ after she jumps bail - News in Dec 2023

231. Hong Kong activist Tony Chung seeks political asylum in UK, says frequent meetings with police since prison release ‘filled me with dread’ - News in Dec 2023

232. Beijing calls on UK to repatriate Hong Kong activist Tony Chung over violating post-prison supervision order amid asylum bid - News in Dec 2023

233. Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai pleads not guilty in national security case; prosecutors accuse him of instigating hostile actions via overseas connections - News in Jan 2024

234. Hong Kong tycoon Jimmy Lai ‘mastermind’ behind seditious Apple Daily articles portraying central government as ‘totalitarian regime’, prosecutors allege in national security trial - News in Jan 2024

235. Hong Kong tycoon Jimmy Lai set up English language Apple Daily in bid to win US support, stave off possible Beijing crackdown, court hears - News in Jan 2024

236. Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai gave more than HK$8.9 million to anti-China group, prosecutors allege - News in Jan 2024

237. Jimmy Lai trial: Japanese paper made to explain dealings with activists, including Agnes Chow, in Apple Daily owner’s case, Hong Kong court hears - News in Jan 2024

238. Major prosecution witness can start testifying against ex-boss Jimmy Lai without tycoon’s top defence lawyer present, legal team tells Hong Kong court - News in Jan 2024

239. Hong Kong national security police question parents, 2 elder sisters of fugitive opposition figure Simon Cheng - News in Jan 2024

240. Hong Kong man, 26, jailed for three months for wearing seditious T-shirt at airport - News in Jan 2024

241. UK PM Rishi Sunak condemns Jimmy Lai’s trial as ‘politically motivated’ in letter to ex-Hong Kong governor Chris Patten - News in Jan 2024

242. Jimmy Lai trial: Hong Kong court dismisses mogul’s request to throw out prosecution witness’ ‘irrelevant’ evidence on foreign sanctions - News in Jan 2024

243. Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai instructed Apple Daily to promote resistance against government, seek support from the West, ex-publisher tells court - News in Jan 2024

244. John Lee appeals to Hong Kong’s media to promote need for national security and combat ‘smears and attacks’ from Western news organisations - News in Jan 2024

245. Funding cut for Hong Kong’s top theatre awards to ‘minimise’ risk of national security law breach, Arts Development Council head says - News in Jan 2024

246. Hong Kong tycoon Jimmy Lai ordered staff to publish ‘pro-resistance’ articles on now-closed Apple Daily newspaper’s website to boost US readership, former publisher tells court - News in Jan 2024

247. Apple Daily turned ‘radical’ after founder Jimmy Lai met US officials Mike Pence, Mike Pompeo to seek support for Hong Kong protests, court hears - News in Jan 2024

248. Hong Kong national security police arrest man over allegedly seditious social media posts provoking ‘hatred’ towards authorities - News in Jan 2024

249. Hong Kong Bar Association clears 38 barristers in payment probe tied to protest defence fund - News in Jan 2024

250. Complaints upheld against some Hong Kong solicitors linked to protest defence fund, Law Society says - News in Jan 2024

251. Hong Kong chief justice urges judges to uphold integrity amid overseas pressure, hits back at ‘distorted’ perceptions of rule of law - News in Jan 2024

252. Hong Kong justice minister Paul Lam defends impartiality of courts in national security cases and warns of continued threats to judicial independence from overseas - News in Jan 2024

253. Hong Kong tycoon Jimmy Lai behind efforts to get then US president Trump to sanction China over national security law, court told - News in Jan 2024

254. Jimmy Lai inflamed anti-China sentiments in US, urged hostilities through ‘extreme’ articles, Hong Kong court hears - News in Jan 2024

255. Hong Kong’s Jimmy Lai vowed to keep up US sanctions calls after security law introduced, urged Apple Daily to keep ‘pro-resistance’ approach, court hears - News in Jan 2024

256. ‘Rebuttal team’ to fight attacks on Hong Kong’s national security law, city leader John Lee says - News in Jan 2024

257. Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai backed second Donald Trump term, told Apple Daily not to target then-US president, court hears - News in Jan 2024

258. As it happened: Hong Kong to make sweeping changes in Article 23 targeting foreign influence, state secrets; 1-month consultation starts - News in Jan 2024

259. Hong Kong judges question whether Jimmy Lai’s letter campaign to Donald Trump an attempt to trigger diplomatic action - News in Jan 2024

260. Overseas lawyers will need approval to handle cases under Hong Kong’s Article 23 national security law, justice minister says - News in Jan 2024

261. Explain Hong Kong’s Article 23 to show government has ‘nothing to hide’: scholars urge clarity on security law to avoid ‘conspiracy theories’ - News in Jan 2024

262. Hong Kong leader unveils details of domestic national security legislation required under Article 23 - News in Jan 2024

263. Should Hong Kong’s proposed domestic national security law include a public interest defence? - News in Jan 2024

264. Hong Kong colonial-era offences to be kept as part of city’s home-grown national security legislation - News in Feb 2024

265. Aide to Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai denies he turned prosecution witness after meeting with police - News in Feb 2024

266. Apple Daily ran ‘End of the two systems’ series to reflect founder Jimmy Lai’s views about national security law impact on Hong Kong, court hears - News in Feb 2024

267. Hong Kong’s Article 23 national security law likely to state maximum penalties for offences, justice minister says - News in Feb 2024

268. Hong Kong tycoon Jimmy Lai asked top Apple Daily executive to devise ways to encourage people to protest 2019 extradition bill, court hears - News in Feb 2024

269. Hong Kong opposition activist Agnes Chow declared wanted by police for jumping bail after fleeing to Canada - News in Feb 2024

270. Apple Daily staff covered 2019 Hong Kong protests with ‘intention’ of rallying support for movement after Legco riot, court hears - News in Feb 2024

271. New Hong Kong national security law ‘defensive rather than offensive’, says justice chief, stressing sedition amendments won’t harm free speech - News in Feb 2024

272. Facial recognition technology could be used in Hong Kong to fight crime, maintain national security: police chief Raymond Siu - News in Feb 2024

273. Regina Ip hits back at criticism of domestic national security legislation, insists it will not turn Hong Kong into another mainland Chinese city - News in Feb 2024

274. Activist Koo Sze-yiu jailed for 9 months over sedition after planned protest using coffin and ‘hell money’- News in Feb 2024

275. Jimmy Lai national security trial hears Hong Kong tycoon recruited prominent political figures to drum up support for Apple Daily newspaper - News in Feb 2024

276. Hong Kong should bolster efforts to explain offences in national security proposal, Regina Ip says amid ‘significant concerns’ voiced by EU official about bill - News in Feb 2024

277. Hong Kong’s Jimmy Lai told assistant to promote Apple Daily to mobilise ‘international front’ against mainland China, court hears - News in Feb 2024

278. Hong Kong’s Jimmy Lai ignored objections to his letter campaign to Donald Trump, said being ‘brave’ only way to stop security law, court hears - News in Feb 2024

279. Hong Kong tycoon Jimmy Lai wanted Apple Daily to prepare list for US of officials to face sanctions after Trump executive order, court hears - News in Feb 2024

280. Hong Kong court voices concerns over lack of clarity in proposed ban on ‘Glory to Hong Kong’ protest song, despite ‘lawful acts’ exemption - News in Feb 2024

281. Hong Kong’s new national security law should balance country’s safety and residents’ rights, Bar Association head tells top Beijing official, who calls on city to cement global status - News in Feb 2024

282. Jimmy Lai steered Apple Daily to play up reports of Hong Kong, mainland officials facing possible US sanctions, prosecutors say - News in Feb 2024

283. President of dissolved Hong Kong party pleads guilty to violating national security law through seditious social media posts - News in Feb 2024

284. Hong Kong’s Apple Daily maintained editorial stance with some concessions after founder Jimmy Lai held, court hears - News in Feb 2024

285. Hong Kong’s Article 23 national security law needs public interest defence for state secrets offence, says city’s biggest lawyer group - News in Feb 2024

286. Jimmy Lai’s lawyers tell Hong Kong court he did not instruct Apple Daily to create list of city and mainland Chinese officials for US sanctions - News in Feb 2024

287. Public supports prompt implementation of Hong Kong’s Article 23 national security law, John Lee says - News in Feb 2024

288. Final say on Apple Daily’s editorial direction rested with Hong Kong tycoon Jimmy Lai, court hears - News in Feb 2024

289. Jimmy Lai trial: Hong Kong judge questions argument that mogul’s ‘supportive words’ proof of conspiracy - News in Mar 2024

290. Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai turned ‘radical’ after then-US president Donald Trump launched trade war with China in 2018, court hears - News in Mar 2024

291. Hong Kong government hits out at fugitive former lawmaker Ted Hui after Facebook call to add police and legal figures to US sanctions list - News in Mar 2024

292. Hong Kong’s Jimmy Lai provided ‘guiding principles’ for Apple Daily’s selection of contributors and articles, court hears - News in Mar 2024

293. Hong Kong authorities propose public interest defence, tougher penalties for certain offences under Article 23 national security law - News in Mar 2024

294. No plans for Hong Kong to ban Facebook, YouTube under Article 23 security law, ministers say after media outlet sparks online fears - News in Mar 2024

295. Hong Kong tycoon Jimmy Lai stopped use of pro-government writers after Apple Daily founder turned ‘radical’, national security trial told - News in Mar 2024

296. Hong Kong’s Apple Daily published articles in ‘grey area’ of law to promote sanctions, former top aide of Jimmy Lai tells court - News in Mar 2024

297. Hong Kong tables Article 23 national security legislation with life imprisonment for treason, insurrection and sabotage offences - News in Mar 2024

298. Apple Daily ran articles to promote US sanctions against officials after Donald Trump signed Hong Kong Autonomy Act, ex-top aide of Jimmy Lai tells court - News in Mar 2024

299. Hong Kong lawmakers speed through first scrutiny of domestic security bill that carries stiffer penalties for treason and insurrection - News in Mar 2024

300. Hong Kong proposes life sentence in new Article 23 bill for crimes such as treason and insurrection, but analysts say maximum penalty rarely imposed - News in Mar 2024

301. Hong Kong government adviser Regina Ip hits out at Article 23 bill’s definitions of ‘external forces’, saying they’re ‘very broad’ and ‘very problematic’ - News in Mar 2024

302. No early release for offenders jailed in Hong Kong for offences endangering national security - News in Mar 2024

303. Hong Kong domestic security legislation: ‘reasonable excuse’ may be needed for possessing publications later deemed seditious - News in Mar 2024

304. Hong Kong’s domestic security bill: day 3 of marathon discussion of home-grown legislation covers state secrets, espionage and sabotage - News in Mar 2024

305. Hong Kong lawmakers’ plea for tougher restrictions on people arrested under planned domestic national security law rejected on human rights grounds - News in Mar 2024

306. Jimmy Lai’s Apple Daily ran articles critical of authorities for commercial reasons but avoided those promoting Hong Kong independence, criminal acts, court hears - News in Mar 2024

307. Hong Kong lawmakers approve moving Article 23 bill to next stage 11 hours after last-minute amendments toughen up legislation - News in Mar 2024

308. Hong Kong activist Agnes Chow, Demosisto group involved in international anti-government push, key witness tells Jimmy Lai trial - News in Mar 2024

309. Hong Kong’s Article 23 law: security chief takes aim at local newspaper for ‘misleading’ subheading on new amendment - News in Mar 2024

310. Article 23 law will not ‘alter the confidential nature of confessions’, Catholic diocese of Hong Kong says - News in Mar 2024

311. Jimmy Lai trial hears British MPs visited Hong Kong to watch 2019 district council election; ex-governor Chris Patten asked to weigh in on 2020 national security law - News in Mar 2024

312. Hong Kong hits out at BBC after report on jailing of political activists for 2019 rioting, says it smears national security law - News in Mar 2024

313. Hong Kong leader’s powers to make subsidiary legislation in Article 23 law will help address risks swiftly, security minister says - News in Mar 2024

314. Global group allegedly supported by Hong Kong mogul Jimmy Lai set up trust fund in US, lobbied UK to take action against Beijing, court hears - News in Mar 2024

315. Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai’s personal assistant authorised to receive about HK$14 million in crowdfunding donations, court told - News in Mar 2024

316. Beijing slams Britain, EU for criticising Hong Kong domestic national security law, urges end to illusions of ‘colonial influence’ - News in Mar 2024

317. International lobby group backed by Hong Kong tycoon Jimmy Lai pressured US and UN to take action against mainland China and city, court told - News in Mar 2024

318. Global advocacy group allegedly backed by Hong Kong’s Jimmy Lai prepared sanctions list targeting more than 140 individuals, court hears - News in Mar 2024

319. Hong Kong hits back at Australia, Taiwan over travel warnings about city’s new domestic national security law - News in Mar 2024

320. Absconders likely to be first target as Hong Kong’s Article 23 domestic national security law takes effect - News in Mar 2024

321. Hong Kong residents who repeatedly repost overseas online criticism of domestic national security law could breach provisions if they incite hatred of authorities - News in Mar 2024

322. Hong Kong opposition activist Agnes Chow backed Japanese sanctions against city, witness tells Jimmy Lai trial - News in Mar 2024

323. Hong Kong ‘Captain America’ first inmate blocked from early release from prison under new domestic national security law - News in Mar 2024

324. ‘Do not test the law’: Hong Kong’s John Lee warns national security prisoners will find it hard to get early release after Article 23 legislation - News in Mar 2024

325. Hong Kong’s Article 23 law: New York Times, BBC slammed for ‘extremely misleading’ articles on legislation – News in Mar 2024

326. UK politician asked Jimmy Lai to cover foreign efforts to retaliate against 2020 national security law, Hong Kong court hears - News in Mar 2024

327. Hong Kong customs providing extra training, revising internal guidelines following domestic national security law enactment - News in Mar 2024

328. Hong Kong’s No 2 official says no foreign officials or businesspeople raised domestic national security law concerns at global forum - News in Mar 2024

329. Jimmy Lai trial: activist lobbied foreign politicians to sever extradition treaties with Hong Kong even after national security law took effect, court told - News in Mar 2024

330. Hong Kong’s Article 23 law: Catholic diocese to preserve integrity of confession, city’s top cleric says - News in Mar 2024

331. Beijing’s foreign ministry office in Hong Kong fires double-barrelled blast at top US newspaper after editorial on domestic national security law - News in Mar 2024

332. Washington-funded news station Radio Free Asia quits Hong Kong, citing concerns for staff safety after Article 23 passed - News in Mar 2024

333. US to put new visa limits on Hong Kong officials after Article 23 national security law passage - News in Mar 2024

334. Beijing vows to ‘resolutely counter-attack’ any US visa restrictions on Hong Kong officials over Article 23 domestic national security law - News in Apr 2024

335. Hong Kong’s Article 23 law: customs to alert police if visitors caught with seditious materials - News in Apr 2024

336. Former Hong Kong police commissioner tells young people to study history to appreciate need for national security - News in Apr 2024

337. Hong Kong activist collaborated with 3 overseas individuals to have Japanese sanctions imposed on city and China, Jimmy Lai trial told - News in Apr 2024

338. Jimmy Lai trial: Hong Kong activist considered creation of government-in-exile as part of sanctions bid against city, court hears - News in Apr 2024

339. Central government’s top official in Hong Kong tells city not to be dispirited over economy and that boosts from Beijing are in pipeline - News in Apr 2024

340. Hong Kong activist allegedly backed by Jimmy Lai says he never took money from tycoon during global lobbying effort - News in Apr 2024

341. Jimmy Lai trial: Hong Kong activist told to flee to Taiwan, then UK after receiving bail in 2020, court hears - News in Apr 2024

342. President of dissolved Hong Kong Independence Party gets 5 years’ jail for secession offence tied to online posts - News in Apr 2024

343. Hong Kong tycoon Jimmy Lai gave HK$1.5 million to back worldwide ad campaign to pressure city government during 2019 unrest, court told - News in Apr 2024

344. Hong Kong can now ‘go all out’ to boost economy thanks to ‘iron wall’ of domestic national security law, Beijing’s top man in city says - News in Apr 2024

345. Beijing’s point man on Hong Kong affairs to deliver virtual keynote as part of city’s biggest National Security Education Day yet - News in Apr 2024

346. Hong Kong must remain vigilant for national security threats that can ‘spread like viruses’, city leader John Lee warns - News in Apr 2024

347. Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai wanted to convince radical protesters to show restraint as chaos, damage had ‘ruined picture’, court told - News in Apr 2024

348. Hong Kong slams latest British government report on city, saying London is putting politics above the rule of law - News in Apr 2024

349. Beijing accuses UK of ‘repeating old tricks’ over report slamming Hong Kong’s national security laws - News in Apr 2024

350. More than 45,000 Hong Kong students sit inaugural university entrance exam for citizen and social development subject - News in Apr 2024

351. Hong Kong education authorities publish first patriotic materials for English classes at schools - News in Apr 2024

352. Beijing and Hong Kong authorities condemn G7 and EU statement over Article 23 legislation, national security law - News in Apr 2024

353. Hong Kong lawmaker Paul Tse adds disclaimer to Facebook account saying ‘criticisms’ meant to improve government policies, not create hatred - News in Apr 2024

354. Hong Kong’s Jimmy Lai insisted on pressing ahead with sanctions bid after national security law took effect, court hears - News in Apr 2024

355. Beijing hits out at US after report on human rights situation in Hong Kong - News in Apr 2024

356. Hong Kong anti-terrorism hotline receives 28,000 tip-offs since launch, and authorities vow to work closely with more sectors - News in Apr 2024

357. Hong Kong’s Jimmy Lai thought his arrest would boost global attention, sales of Apple Daily, court hears - News in Apr 2024

358. Jimmy Lai trial: key prosecution witness admits to lying to Hong Kong police 4 years ago after court grilling - News in Apr 2024

359. Hong Kong paralegal prosecution witness tells Jimmy Lai trial he lied in police interview to keep himself and friend in the clear - News in Apr 2024

360. Hong Kong bomb plot ringleader planned to flee to Taiwan with team members if successful, receive further military training, court hears - News in May 2024

361. Hong Kong centrist Third Side party plans US visit to ‘explain the situation’ in city and address any security law misunderstandings - News in May 2024

362. Key prosecution witness hoped Jimmy Lai’s assistant would help him escape Hong Kong, trial told - News in May 2024

363. 47 Hong Kong opposition figures to learn fate in landmark national security trial at end of May - News in May 2024

364. Hong Kong bomb plot team ‘Dragon Slaying Brigade’ reluctant to use firearms, explosives but leader pressed on, court heard - News in May 2024

365. Popular protest song ‘Glory to Hong Kong’ banned after previous court ruling overturned - News in May 2024

366. Don’t expect Google and other tech giants to rush enforcement ban on ‘Glory of Hong Kong’ after court ruling, experts say - News in May 2024

367. US imposed sanctions based on highly subjective assessments of officials, Jimmy Lai’s Hong Kong trial hears - News in May 2024

368. Hong Kong seeks to add government appointees to social work regulator amid concerns it failed to bar national security offenders - News in May 2024

369. Hong Kong’s top judge calls on new senior counsel to defend rule of law and ensure equal access to justice for all - News in May 2024

370. Google should say whether it will enforce ban on ‘Glory to Hong Kong’ protest song and ‘keep its word’: justice minister Paul Lam - News in May 2024

371. Hong Kong Bar Association chief says independence of profession will be even more important amid challenges to rule of law - News in May 2024

372. Lawyers representing Hong Kong’s Jimmy Lai grilled over failing to question key witness about Slack chat records - News in May 2024

373. Hong Kong should take middle-of-road approach in convincing tech giants to enforce protest song ban, adviser says - News in May 2024

374. Lawyers for Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai suggest police ‘coached’ key prosecution witness before testimony - News in May 2024

375. 2 Hong Kong special schools told to boost national security education in curriculum - News in May 2024

376. Jimmy Lai trial: Hong Kong tycoon’s lawyers will seek acquittal on grounds of insufficient evidence - News in May 2024

377. Internet firms have complied with injunction against ‘Glory to Hong Kong’ protest song, city leader John Lee says - News in May 2024

378. Activist behind Tiananmen Square anniversary events in Hong Kong among 6 arrested under new domestic security law for posting ‘seditious content’ - News in May 2024

379. Hong Kong 47: heavy police presence planned as court to rule on 16 opposition figures over subversion charges, plot to topple then chief executive - News in May 2024

380. Hong Kong 47: unpacking the judgment and key arguments concerning 14 defendants ound guilty - News in May 2024

381. Hong Kong 47: trial 1,240 days in the making finds 14 opposition leaders guilty, as 2 walk free - News in May 2024

382. ‘We should not be the focus today’: 2 opposition figures acquitted in Hong Kong 47 case but prosecution to appeal - News in May 2024

383. Hong Kong 47: judges’ ruling on what constitutes subversion clarifies the law but still too broad and could be challenged in future, analysts say - News in May 2024

384. Hong Kong woman earlier arrested under domestic national security law suspected of another offence over helping fugitive Nathan Law - News in May 2024

385. Tough times for Hong Kong’s legal sector but future looking brighter, outgoing Law Society chief says - News in Jun 2024

386. ‘We must stay vigilant’: John Lee urges Hongkongers to guard against national security threats after activists’ subversion convictions - News in Jun 2024

387. 2 Hong Kong suspects released on bail after arrests on June 4 crackdown anniversary - News in Jun 2024

388. 2 British judges resign from Hong Kong’s top court in bombshell move - News in Jun 2024

389. At least 4 foreign judges pledge to remain with top Hong Kong court after UK pair quit - News in Jun 2024

390. Fired Hong Kong prosecutor accuses disciplinary hearing of ‘bias’ towards civil service - News in Jun 2024

391. Hong Kong authorities rebut claims from outgoing UK judge that rule of law is under threat - News in Jun 2024

392. Hong Kong judges ‘unfairly treated’ by some departing foreign ones, city leader says - News in Jun 2024

393. Prosecutors to appeal 1 of 2 acquittals in trial of Hong Kong 47 - News in Jun 2024

394. Beijing slams UK judge who quit Hong Kong’s top court for ‘slandering’ rule of law - News in Jun 2024

395. China’s top spy agency calls trial of Hong Kong 47 a ‘pivotal test’ of rule of law - News in Jun 2024

396. Hong Kong’s rule of law remains strong despite foreign judges leaving - News in Jun 2024

397. Waiting time for Hong Kong District Court cases quadruples to 416 days – well over 100-day target - News in Jun 2024

398. Second Hongkonger charged with sedition under Article 23 law in a week - News in Jun 2024

399. Hong Kong man convicted of secession files first legal challenge against Article 23 law - News in Jun 2024

400. Top Hong Kong appeal court doubts whether UK ‘lawful excuse’ defence can apply to 2019 protests - News in Jun 2024

401. Hong Kong 47: Benny Tai’s lawyers ask for 2-year jail term, rejecting call for 10 years - News in Jun 2024

402. Banned protest song ‘Glory to Hong Kong’ reappears on YouTube, 2 music streaming platforms - News in Jun 2024

403. Hong Kong 47: Benny Tai’s pre-security law actions relevant for sentencing, judges say - News in Jun 2024

404. Hong Kong police will deploy 4,000 officers on July 1 amid warning over seditious acts - News in Jun 2024
405. Hong Kong 47: lawyer creates stir by suggesting court looks to mainland China legal precedent - News in Jul 2024
406. Hong Kong 47: activist convicted of subversion says he’s ‘enthusiastic’ to serve state in leniency plea - News in Jul 2024
407. Hong Kong social worker body given powers to permanently deregister national security offenders - News in Jul 2024
408. Hong Kong 47: activist Joshua Wong asks for no more than 10 years’ jail for ‘active’ role in plot - News in Jul 2024
409. Hong Kong court rejects claim that judge might be prejudiced by police report seen in earlier trial - News in Jul 2024
410. Hong Kong 47: ex-Democratic Party chairman seeks leniency over scheme to subvert government - News in Jul 2024
411. Hong Kong 47: ex-lawmaker says ‘radicals’ forced her to back 2020 subversion bid - News in Jul 2024
412. Hong Kong 47: opposition activist says court a discredit to constitution in subversion case - News in Jul 2024
413. Hong Kong activist to pay HK$100,000 for needless court bid to challenge protest song ban - News in Jul 2024
414. 2 exhibitors at Hong Kong book fair told by organisers to stop selling ‘sensitive’ titles - News in Jul 2024
415. Hongkonger pleads guilty over role in 2019 protests 4 years after initial arrest - News in Jul 2024
416. 3 Hong Kong judges in Jimmy Lai trial suggest it would be ‘premature’ to acquit mogul - News in Jul 2024
417. Jimmy Lai trial: Hong Kong tycoon loses bid for early discharge - News in Jul 2024
418. No protest requests in Hong Kong have been rejected since 2022: security chief Chris Tang - News in Jul 2024
419. Remanded Hong Kong activist convicted over unapproved prison complaint letter - News in Jul 2024
420. 2 Hong Kong Tiananmen vigil activists say they were denied early release for being ‘unremorseful’ - News in Jul 2024
421. Detained Hong Kong activist mounts legal challenge against prison’s book ban - News in Jul 2024
422. Erhu player jailed for over 2 weeks for performing banned protest song ‘Glory to Hong Kong’ - News in Aug 2024
423. ‘Dragon Slaying Brigade’ leader planned Hong Kong bomb plot despite gun use refusal: lawyer - News in Aug 2024
424. Hong Kong ‘Dragon Slaying Brigade’ leader testimony ‘incoherent’, defence says - News in Aug 2024
425. First person convicted under Hong Kong national security law graduates from Ethics College - News in Aug 2024
426. Hong Kong police arrested 300 people since national security law enactment 4 years ago - News in Aug 2024
427. Hong Kong court grants jailed activist Tam Tak-chi last chance to appeal sedition conviction - News in Aug 2024
428. Jailed Hong Kong activist gets 3 extra days in prison for unapproved complaint letter - News in Aug 2024
429. Panel departure of UK judge serving in Hong Kong ‘may reflect pressure from critics’ - News in Aug 2024
430. Hong Kong teachers accused of lacking knowledge of national security education - News in Aug 2024
431. Hong Kong judge tells jury in bomb plot case to consider impact of 2019 protests - News in Aug 2024
432. ‘Draconian laws’ not the answer, ex-Hong Kong politician tells subversion trial - News in Aug 2024
433. Hong Kong court to deliver verdict in sedition case against closed Stand News on Thursday - News in Aug 2024
434. Defence lawyer warns against lengthy jail terms in Hong Kong’s landmark subversion trial - News in Aug 2024
435. Hong Kong court convicts Stand News, 2 ex-editors of sedition over 11 articles - News in Aug 2024
436. How did Hong Kong judge decide Stand News was localist outlet used to smear Beijing? - News in Aug 2024
437. Beijing hits out at foreign critics of Hong Kong court’s conviction of Stand News editors - News in Aug 2024
438. Former Hong Kong opposition leader makes political U-turn, says he regrets defying government - News in Sep 2024
439. Hong Kong judges dismiss plea to spare AbouThai founder jail time over subversion case - News in Sep 2024
440. Hong Kong man pleads guilty to sedition for wearing clothes with pro-independence slogans - News in Sep 2024
441. Hong Kong court denies early release for student leader jailed for praising attack on police - News in Sep 2024
442. Hong Kong court jails 2 former Stand News editors for up to 21 months for sedition - News in Sep 2024
443. Hong Kong security chief accuses ex-lawmaker of promoting sedition over article on Stand News - News in Oct 2024
444. Hong Kong’s John Lee calls using protests as inclusivity gauge ‘narrow-minded’ - News in Oct 2024
445. Hong Kong inmate denied early release under security law ‘treated unfairly’, court told - News in Oct 2024
446. Hong Kong 47: sentencing hearing for 45 activists set for November 19 - News in Oct 2024
447. No penalties in national security law guidelines for Hong Kong civil servants: Chris Tang - News in Oct 2024
448. No deadline set for charging 7,000 arrested over Hong Kong protests, Chris Tang says - News in Oct 2024
449. Subversion trial judges reject Hong Kong activist’s bid to have 5 people testify remotely - News in Oct 2024
450. Hong Kong’s common law tradition can bolster city’s ‘connector’ role: Beijing official - News in Nov 2024
451. Hong Kong’s Law Society sends warning letters to lawyers linked to 2019 protest fund - News in Nov 2024
452. Don’t threaten Hong Kong’s rule of law if you want close ties, Paul Lam says after Trump win - News in Nov 2024
453. Hong Kong 47: dozens queue outside court ahead of sentencing of 45 opposition activists - News in Nov 2024
454. Hong Kong 47: Benny Tai jailed for 10 years over plot to overthrow government - News in Nov 2024
455. Hong Kong 47: 45 activists jailed for 4 to 10 years over plot to overthrow government - News in Nov 2024
456. Hong Kong’s Jimmy Lai admits donating money to overseas groups but denies having agenda - News in Nov 2024
457. Jimmy Lai denies urging hatred, says no ‘serious violence’ at Hong Kong Legco storming – as it happened - News in Nov 2024
458. Hong Kong’s Jimmy Lai denies pushing staff to draft sanctions list for US - News in Nov 2024
459. Beijing voices support for jailing of 45 Hong Kong opposition activists - News in Nov 2024
460. No remote hearings for national security, criminal trials under Hong Kong bill - News in Nov 2024
461. Hong Kong’s Jimmy Lai sought US support for protests but denies inciting hatred - News in Nov 2024
462. Hong Kong’s Jimmy Lai wanted to lure foreign readers with ‘negative’ mainland China news - News in Nov 2024
463. New members of Hong Kong bar operators’ group must attend national security lectures - News in Nov 2024

World News from 2022 to 2024

1. United Nations News - UN Human Rights Committee issues findings on Hong Kong, Macao, Georgia, Ireland, Luxembourg and Uruguay - News in July 2022

2. HKSAR Government strongly objects to unfair criticisms from UN Human Rights Committee - News in July 2022

3. The Response of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the People's Republic of China - News in July 2022

4. United Nations News - Alarm by sentencing under national security law - News in October 2022

5. Hong Kong Government expresses strong disapproval of remarks by a spokesperson for the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights about a court case under National Security Law - News in October 2022

6. Britain slams erosion of freedoms in Hong Kong at UN Human Rights Council - News in February 2023

7. Hong Kong Government rejects UK official's remarks - News in February 2023

8. UN committee calls for review of Hong Kong’s controversial national security law - News in March 2023

9. Hong Kong hits back at UN committee over ‘unfounded’ accusations national security law diluted city’s judicial independence - News in March 2023

10. UN human rights chief urges China to address issues in Tibet, Xinjiang and Hong Kong - News in March 2023

11. European Parliament slams Hong Kong’s jailing of EU national on security charges, calls for freeing of Jimmy Lai - News in Apr 2024

12. Hong Kong accuses European Parliament of ‘political hegemony, hypocrisy’ over call to repeal national security laws - News in Apr 2024

The National Anthem and National Flag of the People's Republic of China

The National Anthem and the National Flag

1. The Establishment of PRC National Anthem and National Flag

2. Standard Score and Recording to be used on Occasions on which National Anthem must be Played and Sung

3. National Anthem Ordinance

4. Introduction of National Anthem

5. National Flag and National Emblem Ordinance

The 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China

The 20th National Congress of CPC

1. Full text of the Report to the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (English)

2. Report Video on the Opening Ceremony of the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China

3. The Chief Executive and Key Officials of the SAR Government have issued Articles to talk about Learning the Spirit of the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China

4. Sessions on "Spirit of the 20th National Congress of the CPC" held by Tsuen Wan, Sham Shui Po, Wong Tai Sin, Yuen Long and Sha Tin District Offices

The 14th Five-Year Plan for the National Economic and Social Development of the People's Republic of China

The 14th Five-Year Plan

1. The 14th Five-Year Plan (English)

2. 14th Five-Year Plan – Fostering High-Quality Development

3. The HKSAR's Work in Complementing the National 14th Five-Year Plan

The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China

Policy Address

1. The Chief Executive's 2022 Policy Address