Hong Kong

Hong Kong's freedom fighters pay the price of bravery

Democratic leaders including five Catholics are thrown into prison for their dedication to social justice

Catholic media tycoon jailed in Hong Kong

Apple Daily owner Jimmy Lai found guilty of unauthorized assembly over 2019 democracy protests

Chinese 'patriots' applaud as Hong Kong court convicts seven democracy advocates

The former British colony's 'father of democracy' and a Catholic media tycoon are among those to be sentenced

Hong Kong artists in the crosshairs

Lawmakers have accused artists of 'insulting the dignity' of the territory, while Chinese media have criticized documentaries for 'spreading hatred'

Only 'patriots' can stand in Hong Kong elections

New rules that curb democratic representation are approved by the Chinese Communist Party

Beijing snuffs out promises made to Hong Kong

US imposes further sanctions on individuals among the Chinese territory's authorities

Hong Kong's homeless continue to increase, says Catholic missionary

Social distancing measures designed to stem the spread of Covid-19 have worsened economic stagnation

Protesters chant ‘Free Hong Kong!’

As 47 democracy activists face subversion charges, defiant protesters rally outside court in their support

Protests outside Hong Kong court where 47 face conspiracy case

Lawyer arrested outside court as defendants are charged with breaking sweeping new security law

Hong Kong and Myanmar: two coups and tyrants without shame

There are disturbing similarities between China's attack on Hong Kong's freedoms and the Myanmar military's power grab

Hong Kong Catholic nominated for Nobel Peace Prize

'Father of democracy' Martin Lee singled out by Norwegian MPs for devoting his life to the cause

Hong Kongers can become British citizens

Visa process is launched as China calls the offer a gross violation of its sovereignty

Thailand's road toll comes at too high a price

Hong Kong's freedom fighters pay the price of bravery

Vatican's Ramadan message says Christians, Muslims must spread hope

Haitian bishops' Mass for freedom turns violent

As pandemic worsens in Brazil, pope tells bishops to give hope

US withdrawal from Afghanistan risks civil war, says Kabul priest