June 30, 2020 China's new Hong Kong security law would impose life sentences on anyone guilty of these charges Anyone in Hong Kong found guilty of secession, subversion or terrorism will now be sentenced to life in prison under the controversial new security law passed by China this week.
June 30, 2020 China passes national security law for Hong Kong despite protests, US concerns Beijing increases its grip on Hong Kong
June 29, 2020 Hong Kong police arrest dozens of protesters amid China's review of national security bill Hong Kong police arrested dozens of protesters Sunday during a demonstration against a controversial national security bill, which China’s legislature has begun to review.
June 26, 2020 Pompeo: US imposes restrictions on Chinese Communist Party leaders undermining Hong Kong autonomy Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced new restrictions against members of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) Friday, declaring that the U.S. has banned visas for CCP members affiliated with the obstruction of Hong Kong’s autonomy.
June 25, 2020 Countries with early adoption of face masks showed modest coronavirus infection rates, researchers say Regions of the world that showed an early interest in face masks had milder COVID-19 outbreaks, according to a new letter to the editor published in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine.
June 23, 2020 Hong Kong pastors face arrest, extradition to China with new security laws: watchdog China’s blueprint for national security in Hong Kong jeopardizes the territory’s semi-autonomous standing and puts pro-democracy activists, including pastors and religious leaders, at risk of being extradited to and tried in mainland China, a Christian persecution watchdog warns.
June 20, 2020 China to create controversial Hong Kong security bureau China’s state-run news agency announced the government’s intentions to create a new national security bureau in Hong Kong Saturday, in a highly controversial move toward strengthening its security reach in the semi-autonomous region.
June 18, 2020 China's legislature passes controversial draft of Hong Kong national security bill China’s legislature reviewed and passed a draft of a national security bill for Hong Kong, which critics say jeopardizes the territory’s semi-autonomous standing, the latest move by China to gain further control over Hong Kong.
June 14, 2020 Hong Kong cop reprimanded for mocking protesters by chanting 'I can't breathe' The officer showed a "lack of emotional control" during a confrontation with protesters.
June 12, 2020 LeBron James 'hypocritical' for staying silent on Hong Kong's fight while supporting US social justice causes, activist says A pro-Hong Kong activist called LeBron James “hypocritical” for staying silent when it comes to issues in China and only focusing on issues in the U.S.