ӣƵ Flash August 1, 2020 TikTok warning: There is nothing stopping China from accessing kids' personal data on app, says Kurt 'The CyberGuy' There is "nothing" stopping China from accessing children's personal data on TikTok, Kurt "The CyberGuy" Knutsson told ӣƵ on Saturday.
Hong Kong July 31, 2020 Hong Kong postpones legislative elections over coronavirus fears Hong Kong has decided to postpone its legislative elections by one year, after officials say coronavirus has worsened in recent months, dealing a blow to pro-democracy candidates over the delay.
Hong Kong July 30, 2020 Hong Kong bars pro-democracy candidates from election, signals intent to uphold new China law Hong Kong has disqualified at least 12 pro-democracy nominees for an upcoming election after the government said the candidates failed to pledge allegiance to both Hong Kong and Beijing.
ӣƵ Flash July 30, 2020 Sen. Rubio: NBA is a partner of the Chinese Communist Party, looks the other way on 'atrocious' actions On the heels of a bombshell report from ESPN alleging China's NBA training academies abused their young players, Florida Republican Sen. Marco Rubio is calling on the United States to reexamine its relationship with the East Asian power player.
Hong Kong July 29, 2020 Hong Kong pro-democracy leader fired from tenured university job A tenured law professor and leading figure in Hong Kong’s pro-democracy movement was fired from his university position Tuesday, less than a month after Beijing passed a new national security law in the semi-autonomous nation.
China July 29, 2020 Vatican, Hong Kong diocese allegedly hacked by China ahead of landmark talks The Vatican and the Catholic Diocese of Hong Kong have been the targets of alleged Chinese state-backed hackers ahead of talks on renewal of a landmark 2018 deal that helped thaw diplomatic relations between the Vatican and China, according to a monitoring group.
Hong Kong July 29, 2020 Hong Kong leader warns hospital system could collapse as city on verge of 'large-scale' outbreak Hong Kong adopted strict rules meant to stem the spread of the coronavirus
Hong Kong July 28, 2020 China announces suspension of Hong Kong extradition treaties as fallout over new security law continues China announced Tuesday that Hong Kong will suspend extradition treaties with Canada, Australia and the United Kingdom after the group of countries took similar measures in response to its controversial new security law.
Hong Kong July 26, 2020 Ireland eyed for potential 'charter city' for millions fleeing Hong Kong: report Ireland is being considered as a possible location for an “international charter city” to be developed in anticipation of a mass exodus of Hong Kongers fleeing China’s tightening grasp on their home.
United Kingdom July 23, 2020 UK details pathway to citizenship for Hong Kongers, China may stop recognizing passports The British government announced Wednesday that it will open a new special pathway to obtaining U.K. citizenship for up to 3 million eligible Hong Kongers as of January 2021.
UNITED NATIONS July 22, 2020 Why China continues to gather sway on the UN Human Rights Council Despite long being under a cloud of controversy for its human rights record – from the treatment of ethnic minorities to the muzzling of critics, all of which was amplified this year with the coverup of the coronavirus outbreak in Wuhan that spawned a global pandemic – China continues to climb the ranks as a human rights leader in the United Nations.