January 10, 2021 US joined by Australia, UK and Canada in criticizing Hong Kong mass arrests The foreign ministers of Australia, the United States, Great Britain and Canada issued a joint statement Sunday expressing "serious concern" about the arrest of 55 democracy activists and supporters in Hong Kong last week.
January 7, 2021 CNN reporter accused of pushing China propaganda by comparing Hong Kong protesters to Capitol rioters A CNN reporter was accused of pushing China propaganda for a tweet linking the violent pro-Trump mob that raided Capitol Hill to Hong Kong protesters acting in defiance of the Chinese Communist Party regime.
January 7, 2021 America's foes blast US over Capitol Hill violence: A 'fragmented democracy' Leaders, officials and critics from America’s adversaries are taking aim at the U.S. Thursday following the shocking scenes that unfolded on Capitol Hill, calling them everything from a “beautiful sight” to a “fragmented democracy.”
January 7, 2021 Mike Pompeo calls for Hong Kong pro-democracy advocates to be released Secretary of State Mike Pompeo Wednesday called for the immediate release of dozens of pro-democracy politicians and advocates arrested in Hong Kong, adding that the U.S. is considering sanctions in response.
January 6, 2021 Hong Kong protests: About 50 activists arrested under new security law Hong Kong police arrested about 50 former lawmakers and pro-democracy activists Wednesday for allegedly violating the new national security law by participating in unofficial election primaries for the territory's legislature last year.
December 31, 2020 Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai's bail revoked Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai has had his bail revoked after prosecutors succeeded in asking the city’s highest court to send him back to detention.
December 13, 2020 Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai denied bail as Pompeo tweets support Jimmy Lai, the 73-year-old Hong Kong media tycoon and advocate for democracy, was denied bail Saturday after being charged the previous day under the semi-autonomous Chinese territory's new national security law.
December 8, 2020 China condemns new US sanctions, sale of military equipment to Taiwan China on Tuesday lashed out at the U.S. over new sanctions against Chinese officials and the sale of more military equipment to Taiwan.
December 2, 2020 Hong Kong activists Joshua Wong, Agnes Chow jailed Hong Kong pro-democracy activists Joshua Wong, Agnes Chow, and Ivan Lam were sentenced to jail on Wednesday on charges related to an unauthorized anti-government protest last year at the city’s police headquarters.
November 12, 2020 Hong Kong pro-democracy legislators hand in resignations Hong Kong’s pro-democracy legislators began resigning in protest Thursday, one day after the government ousted four members of their camp.