Hong Kong

Hong Kong's Tiananmen vigil organiser defies police probe

Hong Kong authorities had warned that pro-democracy leaders faced jail if they refused to cooperate with the probe

Hong Kong University researcher detained in China

Friend says Fang Ran is passionate about social issues and 'not afraid of speaking out whenever he sees some injustice'

Hong Kongers rush to archive democracy movement

Activists work in the shadows to provide digital backups of a museum and an opposition newspaper

Old films face censorship in Hong Kong crackdown

National security law bans anything authorities deem to be secession, terrorism or collusion with foreign forces

Hong Kongers plead guilty to national security charge

China imposed the sweeping security law last year to wipe out dissent after the financial hub was rocked by huge protests

Never forget the tragedy unfolding in Hong Kong

The complete dismantling of the city's freedoms, democracy, autonomy and rule of law has happened so quickly

Hong Kong artist chooses 'self-exile' in Taiwan

As China's crackdown on dissent gathered pace in Hong Kong, dissident Kacey Wong decided he had to leave

Hong Kong teachers' union disbands under 'huge pressure'

The Professional Teachers' Union was a prominent player in the democracy movement

Hong Kong set to adopt China's anti-sanctions law

Catholic leader confirms Beijing has consulted her on adding the law to the city's mini-constitution

Time to confront the Chinese emperor with no clothes

The Chinese Communist Party is so riddled with insecurity that it is afraid of a children's book about sheep and wolves

Media outlet, broadcaster and artist all quit Hong Kong

Subscription-based online news outlet Initium announces the move in an open letter to readers

Hong Kong residents may be banned from leaving

Critics say a new amendment to the Chinese territory’s immigration law could give the government power to stop people from leaving

UN nuncio denounces weapons of mass destruction

Pope plans day of prayer with the poor in Assisi

Vatican publishes regulations for promoters of sainthood causes

First Hmong priest ordained in Vietnam

11 Indonesian Islamic scouts drown in river tragedy

India fears Taliban victory will embolden Kashmir militants