July 10, 2020 Hong Kong suspends plans for school reopening weeks after relaxing coronavirus lockdown restrictions Hong Kong officials announced Friday that they are suspending classes in kindergarten, primary, and secondary schools after a recent spike in new coronavirus cases.
July 10, 2020 EXCLUSIVE: Chinese virologist accuses Beijing of cover-up: 'I know how they treat whistleblowers' Li-Meng Yan told ӣƵ that she believes China knew about the coronavirus well before it claimed it did. She says her supervisors also ignored research she was doing that she believes could have saved lives.
July 9, 2020 Pope scraps prepared remarks on China’s security law in Hong Kong, raising concerns: report Pope Francis skipped any mention of Hong Kong during his weekly address last Sunday, even though the issue was reportedly included in his prepared remarks.
July 9, 2020 Australia ends Hong Kong extradition treaty, extends visas Australia’s prime minister says his country has suspended its extradition treaty with Hong Kong and extended visas for Hong Kong residents in response to China’s imposition of a tough national security law on the semi-autonomous territory.
July 8, 2020 US will act to deny Chinese access to American data Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said that the U.S. will take steps to make sure the Chinese government cannot access American’s private information through social media accounts and telecommunication services.
July 7, 2020 Hong Kong national security law puts Taiwan on edge The passage of a national security law on Hong Kong has put Taiwan on edge, with pro-democracy activists fearing that Beijing will soon have the self-ruled island in its crosshairs.
July 7, 2020 Hong Kong leader claims new national security law is not 'doom and gloom' despite TikTok pulling out The Hong Kong government waited until Monday night to release the new rules for the implementation of the legislation that gives sweeping powers to the city's police force.
July 6, 2020 Bradley Whitford slams NBA over lack of action in China-Hong Kong unrest Bradley Whitford is holding the NBA accountable amid the continuing civil unrest in Hong Kong.
July 6, 2020 James Carafano: China's new Hong Kong security law — 4 concerns that should trouble Americans The new law is clearly intended to give Beijing the direct authority and tools needed to root out political dissent and public demonstrations.
July 6, 2020 Hong Kong protester first to be charged under new security law is denied bail A man seen carrying a sign with the message “Liberate Hong Kong” has become the first person charged under its controversial new security law – and he has been denied bail, reports say.