Protests erupted in June 2019 across Hong Kong over a now-axed extradition bill. They escalated into sometimes violent displays of dissent against police behaviour, amid calls for democracy and anger over Beijing’s encroachment.

LATEST NEWS & VIEWS ON THE 2019 PROTEST MOVEMENT

‘Phenomenon’ behind organ donor withdrawals similar to 2019 ‘black riots,’ says Hong Kong’s John Lee

Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee has likened the “phenomenon” behind the recent uptick in withdrawals from the city’s organ donation registry to the “black riots” in 2019, after four people were arrested over suspicious cancellations. “The means… used are very similar to those used in the 2019 black riots and Hong Kong version of…

Top Hong Kong court clears journalist convicted over 2019 Yuen Long attack documentary

Hong Kong journalist Bao Choy’s conviction for making false statements to access vehicle records has been quashed after five judges ruled unanimously in favour of her appeal at the city’s top court. Her sentence has also been set aside. The former freelance RTHK producer was found guilty in 2021 of making false statements to obtain vehicle records…

COMMENTARY & ANALYSIS

Can Hong Kong’s ‘patriots-only’ legislature hold itself to account?

Our constitutional structure requires that the chief executive be accountable to the Legislative Council (LegCo). This presumes that LegCo has sufficient autonomy to hold the chief executive and the Hong Kong government to account. Since authorities introduced our new “patriots-only” political system, we have yet to test this assumption. Can LegCo mount credible, transparent, and…

Hong Kong’s proposed crowdfunding regulation: a hammer designed to crush an already flat nut

Despite spending the last couple of years telling us what to think about life, love, the nation, the president, the rule of law and above all national security, our government maintains that the public, also, has opinions. As such, you are invited to participate in the “public consultation on regulation of crowdfunding activities”. Lengthy document from…

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Baptist University professor leaves Hong Kong after police allegedly contacted over 2019 protest article

A Hong Kong professor left the city after hearing that his university allegedly contacted the police over an article he had written about the 2019 protests, joining a growing number of artists and academics emigrating amid concerns about the city’s declining freedoms. The university, however, has denied making any such report. Justin Wong, who worked…

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FRONTLINE PHOTOGRAPHY

HKFP Lens: Hong Kong press group announces winners of news photo contest

The Hong Kong Press Photographers Association (HKPPA) announced the winners of its annual news photo contest “Focus at the Frontline” on Sunday. Ming Pao Weekly’s Tan Chi-wing won Photo of the Year award with a picture of the International Commerce Centre in West Kowloon, with what appeared to be stars projected on the building exterior,…

HKFP Lens: ‘The Nature of Water’ captures intense and intimate photojournalism from Hong Kong’s 2019 demos

The Nature of Water, a historic photojournalism and commentary book, captures the people, places and culture that shaped the 2019 anti-extradition law protests and the ultimate fate of Hong Kong. The title refers to the protesters’ self-proclaimed philosophy in the face of police action, inspired by the Bruce Lee quote – ”Be Water.” Over 50 photographers contributed to the book. “With intense and intimate photojournalism, protest artwork created by…

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