World Feb 15 China overhauls Hong Kong’s education system amid ongoing crackdown The Lunar New Year celebration has begun in China, but it comes as Hong Kong security forces continue to prosecute those swept up in a wave of arrests under the new national security law imposed by the mainland, including some…
World Sep 04 In Hong Kong, residents self-censor to steer clear of China’s crackdown United Nations human rights officials are blasting the national security law China imposed two months ago on Hong Kong. Beijing says the crackdown was necessary to bring stability to the semi-autonomous city after months of protests, some of which became…
World Jun 04 At banned Tiananmen vigil, Hong Kong protesters rally for their freedoms Thousands of people turned out in Hong Kong to commemorate the 31st anniversary of the brutal crackdown in Beijing's Tiananmen Square, defying a ban demonstrating during the pandemic. Their aim? To rally against China's moves to impose its legal will…
World Jan 09 In Taiwan, presidential election brings long-simmering tensions with China to the surface For decades, Taiwan's political status has been a contentious issue between the U.S. and China. The U.S. considers it a real democracy, while mainland China sees a rogue province that should be under Communist control. Taiwanese voters will elect their…
World Nov 22 After months of protest, Hong Kong’s interest in local elections soars Hong Kong will face its first electoral test since anti-government protests began in June. The district council elections are usually focused on local community issues and will not change Hong Kong’s political system. But more than half of Hong Kong’s…
World Nov 15 In Hong Kong, public outrage toward police rises as violence spreads Unrest in Hong Kong is becoming increasingly violent. This week, a policeman shot a protester, a Beijing supporter was set on fire and an elderly man died after being hit by a brick. University campuses have become sites of clashes…