World May 08

"Glory to Hong Kong" was often sung by demonstrators during the huge anti-government protests in 2019. The song was later mistakenly played as the city's anthem at international sporting events, instead of China's "March of the Volunteers," in mix-ups that…

World Apr 04

Taiwan’s strongest earthquake in 25 years sent boulders and mud tumbling down mountainsides, blocking roads. Ten people died and more than 1,000 were injured.

World Mar 19

While the offenses outlined in the new law pertain to acts conducted without lawful authority, there is anxiety that the law may create gray areas.

World Mar 07

The proposed law unveiled Friday deepens worries over further erosion of the city's freedoms after Beijing imposed a similar law four years ago that all but wiped out dissent.

World Dec 29

Tony Chung was among the first people convicted under the Beijing-imposed law introduced after the 2019 pro-democracy protests.

World Dec 18

The 76-year-old Lai was arrested in August 2020 during a crackdown on the city’s pro-democracy movement under the sweeping national security law enacted following huge protests four years ago.

World Oct 27

Li was China's No. 2 leader from 2013-23 and an advocate for private business but was left with little authority after President Xi Jinping made himself the most powerful Chinese leader in decades…

World Jul 07

Police detained the 24-year-old man at the city's airport a day after four other people were arrested for allegedly using companies, social media and mobile applications to receive funds for the overseas activists.

World Jul 05

Local media say the four are former members of the now-defunct pro-democracy party Demosisto, which was founded by Nathan Law, an activist who is now based in the U.K.

World Jul 04

Hong Kong's leader says eight pro-democracy activists who now live in the United States, Britain, Canada and Australia will be pursued for life for alleged national security offenses.