HONG KONG

On Mar. 1, after 945 days, the city of Hong Kong ended its mask mandate, halting one of the world’s largest COVID-19 restrictions. With the situation seemingly returning to “normalcy,” the government hopes to open its doors once more, even as the public continues to practice caution. Mandate no more

Despite Ban, Hongkongers Gather to Mourn Tiananmen Massacre
Even as space for free expression and assembly in Hong Kong disappears under communist rule, some of...

Now Banned in Hong Kong, Vigil Honoring Victims of Tiananmen to Be Moved to Taiwan
Since 1990, tens of thousands of people have gathered in Hong Kong’s iconic Victoria Park to commemorate...

COVID-19, Lockdowns Have Many Hongkongers Suffering From PTSD: Study
A growing number of Hong Kong residents have reported experiencing symptoms of post-traumatic stress...

Joseph Zen, One of Asia’s Most Senior Catholics, Arrested in Hong Kong on National Security Charges
On May 11, Hong Kong police revealed that they had arrested a prominent cardinal and four aid workers...

Incoming Hong Kong Leader John Lee Strengthens Xi’s Authority Over City
John Lee Ka-chiu, Hong Kong’s former Security Security and a career policeman, has been selected to replace...

Hong Kong, Once a Bastion for Free Press, Now Ranks Dismally in Annual Press Freedoms Report
An annual report on press freedoms across the globe published by Reporters Without Borders (RSF) indicates...

Chinese State-linked Newspaper Brands Hong Kong Journalist Association as ‘Anti-China,’ Calls for Its
A newspaper backed by the Chinese regime has called on a prominent journalists' association in Hong Kong...

Chinese Man Detained and Tortured for Signing Anti-Communist Petition on White House Website
Yan Fei, a resident from the central Chinese city of Wuhan, was arrested by local police on April 19...

Hong Kong to Appoint New Leader in May After Carrie Lam Announces Her Departure
Hong Kong will appoint a new chief executive in May after Carrie Lam announced she will not run for a...