Explainer: Hong Kong’s national security crackdown – month 31
Several people arrested by national security police officers, former Stand News editor accused of sedition delivered testimony, and Beijing’s interpretation of the security law continued to stoke debate.
Hong Kong gov’t initiates prosecutions against engineering firms, dance studio over freak accident at boyband Mirror concert
The prosecutions come around six months after the incident, which saw a giant screen fall onto dancers – one of whom is still in hospital – during a Mirror concert at the Hong Kong Coliseum.
Chief editor of Hong Kong magazine Exclusive Character reportedly missing in mainland China
According to Germany-based poet Yang Lian, Chen has been arrested in China.
Hong Kong outlet Stand News name cards showed reporters’ political stance, prosecutor argues in sedition trial
Lead prosecutor Laura Ng continued her questioning of former editor-in-chief Chung Pui-kuen at District Court on Friday, presenting pages from Stand News publications with yellow backgrounds and asking whether they signified the media outlet’s politics.
Hong Kong doctor jailed over 2019 protests given suspended 6-month license revocation
The disciplinary inquiry against registered doctor Cheung Ka-chai marked the first time a doctor’s professional qualification was under review over offences related to the 2019 protests.
NGO raises questions over ‘racial and cultural insensitivity’ as Filipino man shot by Hong Kong police charged with assault
Hong Kong Unison’s comments came after a police officer shot at an unarmed man three times while investigating a noise complaint.
Hong Kong pro-establishment party calls for another round of HK$5k consumption vouchers to boost economy
While the DAB called for handouts, lawmaker Regina Ip said she did not think the city should repeat the scheme as “government resources are limited.”
US extends ‘safe haven’ deportation protection for fleeing Hongkongers
US President Joe Biden said the United States is “offering safe haven for Hong Kong residents who have been deprived of their guaranteed freedoms in Hong Kong.”
Satirical images and protest-related articles questioned in sedition trial against Hong Kong outlet Stand News
New materials were presented by lead prosecutor Laura Ng on Thursday, including several satirical images published by Stand News. One, from 2020, depicted an illustration of the coronavirus with the face of Chinese leader Xi Jinping “surfing” in the sea.