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Hong Kong national security law (NSL)

Foreign ministry’s arm in Hong Kong hits out after top UK official meets Lai son

Ministry’s office in Hong Kong lashes out after meeting between British Foreign Secretary David Lammy and Sebastien Lai in London last week.

13 Nov 2024 - 1:49AM

Don’t threaten Hong Kong’s rule of law if you want close ties: Paul Lam

10 Nov 2024 - 4:06PMvideocam

Hong Kong’s Democratic Party hosts banquet after several forced cancellations

9 Nov 2024 - 11:30PM

Hong Kong must improve treatment of ‘political prisoners’ to bolster US ties: envoy

US diplomat Gregory May also says he expects America’s approach to Hong Kong to remain the same regardless of who wins US presidential poll.

6 Nov 2024 - 6:22PM

Diplomat Gregory May speaks to reporters at a US election watch party in Central. Photo: Edmond So

Hong Kong’s Law Society sends warning letters to lawyers linked to protest fund

City’s biggest lawyer group did not disclose how many members received letters over complaints involving 612 Humanitarian Relief Fund.

5 Nov 2024 - 12:49AM

Beijing official says common law jurisdiction key to Hong Kong’s ‘connector’ role

Cui Jianchun, Beijing’s top diplomat in Hong Kong, also says critical comments about curtailed freedoms in city are ‘rumours made by insane people’.

4 Nov 2024 - 9:20PM

Opinion | 3 ways Hong Kong can boost economic growth and development

The city should take advantage of ‘one country, two systems’ to boost economic growth through internationalisation, integration and innovation.

4 Nov 2024 - 9:27AMvideocam

Opinion | Keeping people on police bail for 5 years is an abuse of power

There is no justification for curbing the freedoms of thousands of young people who have not been found guilty of any offence following the 2019 unrest.

3 Nov 2024 - 4:30PMvideocam

Opinion | Hong Kong’s legal system needs reform to stay vibrant

With national security laws in place, the city can focus on other areas, from strengthening the judiciary to cross-border litigation.

30 Oct 2024 - 9:30AM

Trump says he will ‘100%’ get jailed Hong Kong ex-tycoon Jimmy Lai out of country

US presidential candidate tells podcast host he will speak to President Xi Jinping to secure Lai’s release if he wins November 5 election.

29 Oct 2024 - 6:59PM

Former tycoon Jimmy Lai is escorted through the grounds of Stanley Prison in July 2023. Photo: Associated Press

US to ‘reap what it sows’ with ban on China tech investment: Hong Kong’s John Lee

City leader warns rules targeting investment in semiconductors, quantum technologies, AI to hurt both free markets and US’s own interests.

29 Oct 2024 - 4:53PM

Hong Kong has been caught in the crossfire between Beijing and Washington amid escalating geopolitical tensions in recent years. Photo: Reuters

Subversion trial judges reject Hong Kong activist’s bid for remote testimonies

High Court turns down application by Chow Hang-tung, who will stand trial next year for allegedly inciting subversion.

29 Oct 2024 - 12:43AM

No penalties in national security law guidelines for Hong Kong civil servants

Secretary for Security Chris Tang says the point of the guidelines is to aid colleagues in executing their jobs.

28 Oct 2024 - 9:05PM

No deadline set for charging 7,000 arrested over Hong Kong protests: Chris Tang

Security chief says establishing cut-off risks ‘legalising illegal acts’ amid calls for cases to be wrapped up after five-year wait.

28 Oct 2024 - 11:29PM

Police have said that 10,279 people were arrested in connection with the 2019 protests, with 2,974 either having gone through or undergoing judicial procedures as of September. Photo: Sam Tsang

Exclusive | Hong Kong a ‘police state’? Visit, see for yourself, commissioner challenges

Police chief Raymond Siu says force committed to protecting Hong Kong people through ‘empathetical policing’.

25 Oct 2024 - 11:56AMvideocam

Commissioner of Police Raymond Siu at the force’s headquarters in Wan Chai. Photo: Elson Li

Hong Kong 47: sentencing hearing for 45 activists set for November 19

Forty-five opposition activists in landmark national security case to learn fate next month.

25 Oct 2024 - 1:01AM

Hong Kong slams efforts to ‘exert pressure’ on foreign judges on top court

Patrick Anthony Keane questioned by protesters about jailed tycoon Jimmy Lai as he left Sydney court building.

24 Oct 2024 - 9:19PM

Hong Kong inmate denied early release under security law ‘treated unfairly’

Adam Ma’s lawyers argue in court that Correctional Services Department failed to provide timely reasons in support of decision.

22 Oct 2024 - 9:03PM

Adam Ma is serving a five-year jail term. Photo: Brian Wong

Exclusive | 1,887 Hong Kong teachers apply to work in England under education talent scheme

Data obtained by Post shows about 800 applicants already approved under UK scheme targeting educators from nine new jurisdictions.

21 Oct 2024 - 8:30AMvideocam

Hong Kong’s John Lee calls using protests as inclusivity gauge ‘narrow-minded’

City leader dismisses former minister’s suggestion that encouraging groups to protest can correct misconceptions about political diversity.

20 Oct 2024 - 8:18PM

Hong Kong should scrap ‘panda economy’ focus as it is too ‘low end’: ex-minister

Anthony Cheung also says Hong Kong struggling to appeal to investors because it has been ‘projecting an image of a national security city’.

19 Oct 2024 - 10:28PMvideocam

A panda-themed installation in New Town Plaza in Sha Tin. Photo: Sam Tsang

Critics of Hong Kong should study rulings before making accusations: ex-minister

City’s first justice minister Elsie Leung defends wider nation’s rule of law, saying there has been progress and country is still refining system.

13 Oct 2024 - 8:29PM

Hong Kong introduced its domestic national security law earlier this year. Photo: Sam Tsang

Hong Kong security chief accuses ex-lawmaker of glorifying sedition in article

Chris Tang warns Ming Pao, which ran lawyer Margaret Ng’s article, against becoming platform for inciting or supporting illegal activities.

1 Oct 2024 - 9:28PM

Hong Kong to hold record number of National Day events, but do they fit the vibe?

City’s districts spend more on China’s 75th-anniversary celebrations, but some events raise eyebrows.

30 Sep 2024 - 10:15AM

Hong Kong journalists sentenced to 21 months for sedition

27 Sep 2024 - 3:02PM

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Jailing of Hong Kong editors will have chilling effect on media, experts say

But Stand News case is unlikely to have significant impact on industry given increased caution journalists now take in doing their jobs, they say.

27 Sep 2024 - 3:32PMvideocam

Patrick Lam, Stand News ex-acting editor-in-chief, leaves the District Court on Thursday. Photo: Sam Tsang

Potential Chinese University of Hong Kong head vows to protect academic freedoms

Professor Dennis Lo also calls for more focus on AI field during sit-down sessions with students, staff and alumni ahead of council’s decision.

26 Sep 2024 - 11:32PMvideocam

Hong Kong court jails 2 ex-Stand News editors for up to 21 months for sedition

After already spending time in prison, Chung Pui-kuen will serve nine months, while Patrick Lam walked out of court a free man.

27 Sep 2024 - 3:33PMvideocam

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Hong Kong national security law (NSL)

Latest news and updates on Beijing’s national security law for Hong Kong. The legislation, which was passed by Beijing by promulgation on June 30, 2020, aims to prevent, stop and punish secession, subversion of state power, terrorism and foreign interference. Opposition politicians and critics warn it could be used to suppress dissent and erode freedom in the city. Read the full text of the law here

last updated:

9 September, 2024