The struggle for Hong Kong's freedom

Amnesty slams first sentence under Hong Kong security law

Tong Ying-kit is sentenced to nine years in prison for flying a flag with a pro-democracy slogan

Hong Kong civil society 'withers' under national security purge

In the Patriots Rule Hong Kong campaign, public office holders and politicians must be vetted for their loyalty

Hong Kong police arrest another Apple Daily editor under security law

Apple Daily, an unapologetic backer of the democracy movement, put out its final edition last month

Communist Party emerges from shadows in Hong Kong

Beijing has historically been wary about making the Chinese Communist Party too visible in the territory

Hong Kong silenced as China celebrates party centenary

Public gatherings remain outlawed under coronavirus measures, although the city currently has no active local outbreak

Security law 'weaponized' to target Hong Kong activists

New research by CIVICUS details the suppression of civic freedoms in the Chinese-ruled territory

Newspaper's 'murder' marks death of press freedom in Hong Kong

The persecution of Apple Daily has undermined the rule of law and must be challenged by the international community

Hong Kongers snap up final edition of Apple Daily

The sudden death of the popular pro-democracy newspaper is the latest blow to the territory's freedoms

Pro-democracy newspaper to close in Hong Kong

With its Catholic owner in jail and its assets frozen, Apple Daily will print its final edition

No jury as Hong Kong's first 'national security' trial begins

Protester faces charges of inciting secession and terrorism as well as a charge of dangerous driving

Hong Kong pro-democracy paper unable to pay staff

Apple Daily has long been a thorn in Beijing's side with caustic criticism of China's authoritarian leaders

Church faces its moment of truth over Hong Kong's repression

After China's clampdown on Tiananmen vigils, an opportunity exists to speak the truth in the face of persecution or compromise

German cardinal 'contributed to crisis of trust' on sex abuse

Armenian bishops elect former US pastor as patriarch

Cardinal Pell: Catholics should debate issues, not debase each other

Indian nun wins right to kill destructive wild boars

Christians flee as Myanmar township burns

Holding on to embattled church properties in Pakistan