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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.  

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.

July 20, 2020

UK suspends extradition arrangements with Hong Kong after China’s national security law enacted

The British government has suspended its extradition arrangements with Hong Kong – a move that comes after China enacted its tough new national security law.

July 16, 2020

Sen. Josh Hawley blasts NBA for pulling custom gear following 'Free Hong Kong' uproar

Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., slammed the NBA for pulling custom gear from its online store following the backlash the league received for blocking "Free Hong Kong" to be printed on its apparel. 

July 16, 2020

NBA pulls custom gear from online store following 'Free Hong Kong' controversy

Customers can no longer order personalized apparel from the NBA's online store following major backlash the league received for not allowing "Free Hong Kong" to be printed on its gear. 

July 14, 2020

Pompeo 'gravely concerned' by Lam’s warning that Hong Kong possibly violated Beijing 'security law'

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said he was gravely concerned over the remarks made by Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam.

July 14, 2020

Trump signs executive order to hold China accountable for actions against Hong Kong

President Trump on Tuesday announced two actions his administration has taken against China as tensions between Washington and Beijing continue to rise.

July 13, 2020

Hong Kong virologist claiming coronavirus cover-up tells 'Bill Hemmer Reports': 'We don't have much time'

A Hong Kong virologist who fled to the U.S. earlier this year told "Bill Hemmer Reports" in an exclusive interview Monday that that lives could have been saved if the Chinese government hadn't censored her work.

July 13, 2020

NBA reverses, allows 'FreeHongKong' to be printed on custom gear following backlash

The NBA appears to have reversed course after critics pointed out that customers cannot print "FreeHongKong" when ordering custom gear on its online store, further increasing scrutiny of the league's close tie to China.

July 13, 2020

Coronavirus surge forces Hong Kong Disneyland to shut down only weeks after reopening

Just like that, places are closing down again.