The United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia and New Zealand on Sunday released a joint statement in which they urged Hong Kong to hold elections “as soon as possible,” and warned the city’s local authorities to stop “undermining the democratic process.” in Hong Kong.
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Jimmy Lai, Hong Kong Media Tycoon, Arrested
Hong Kong’s National Security Law has been implemented for more than one month. On the morning of August 10, the National Security Office of the police arrested seven people, including Jimmy Lai Chee-ying of Next Media, and accused them of colluding with foreign forces.
Hong Kong Government Scoffs at U.S. Sanctions
The US has imposed sanctions on Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam on the grounds that she is “undermining the autonomy” of Hong Kong. The US Treasury Department made an announcement on Friday to the effect that any assets belonging to Lam, as well as ten other officials, would henceforth be frozen.
Chinese Journalists in Limbo Over U.S. Visas
The US visas of a group of Chinese journalists in the United States expired on Thursday. China pointed out that no one has been informed of the visa extension application result, and warned that it will retaliate against the United States. The two have recently fought many rounds since at least 2018.
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US Condemns Postponing Hong Kong Elections
United States Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has condemned the one-year postponement of the Hong Kong legislative elections, which had initially been scheduled for September 6, saying that there wasn’t sufficient justification for the move. Pompeo made a statement published on the State Department website.
Hong Kong Postpones Election, Opposition Cries Foul
In a rather controversial move, the Hong Kong government today postponed the forthcoming parliamentary election that had initially been scheduled for September. The government of the Special Administrative Region cited the Coronavirus pandemic as the reason behind the postponement.
Hong Kong Disqualifies 12 Democrats Running for LegCo
The Hong Kong government confirmed on Thursday that twelve Democrats were notified by the Returning Officer that they were disqualified from running for the Hong Kong Legislative Council election in September. Potential candidates are questioned by the authorities before they are approved.
Benny Tai, Pro-Democracy Professor, Fired in Hong Kong
The firing of a university professor who happens to be a very prominent figure in the Hong Kong pro-democracy movement, Benny Tai, this Wednesday, is causing outrage at Beijing’s pressure on the former British colony. Through a Facebook post, the professor lamented his sacking.
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Top 10 SEO Strategies to Perform in 2020
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The Stabilization of Crypto – Literally!
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Top 10 Ethereum Wallets in 2020
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Hong Kong Activist Joshua Wong to Run for Office
Hong Kong activist and system critic Joshua Wong has formally sought to run for Hong Kong’s local parliamentary elections, scheduled for 6th September this year. The September election could be the Democratic opposition’s attempt to regain political influence in the LegCo.
Britain Suspends Hong Kong Extradition Treaty
The United Kingdom has suspended its extradition treaty with Hong Kong, “immediately and indefinitely,” in protest of China’s new security law in Hong Kong. They are they fourth country to do so. China, on the other hand, has expressed outrage at the decision, warning that Britain is “going the wrong way.”
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UK Suspends Hong Kong Extradition Treaty
The United Kingdom today suspended its extradition treaty with Hong Kong, in retaliation for the new security law imposed on former British colony by China. The measure was announced in Parliament today by Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab, and will go in to effect immediately.
Coronavirus — Skyrocketing Cases in Hong Kong, India
Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam announced today that the Chinese region is in a “critical” situation, following the registration of a record 100 new COVID-19 infections in the past 24 hours. Lam announced new measures aimed at halting the rapid spread of the coronavirus.
New Hong Kong Security Law Restricts Religious Freedom
A new security law issued by China in Hong Kong has brought fear among the population that the freedom of religion which they have enjoyed is in jeopardy. Under Article 29 of the new law, anyone who conspires with a foreign country or an institution or individual outside China could be prosecuted.
Pakistan Validates Most Licenses of Pilots Working Abroad
Pakistan’s Civil Aviation Authority has validated licenses of pilots working abroad. According to its spokesperson, Abdul Sattar Khokar, the licenses of 166 have been validated as being genuine and certified. He added that the verification of 10 remaining pilots will be concluded by next week.
Tam Tak-chi, Hong Kong Opposition Candidate, Arrested
Hong Kong police arrested a pro-democracy activist, Tam Tak-chi, a candidate in the region’s September Legislative Council elections. The former radio host and activist has been slammed with a number of charges, including incitement to participate in an unlawful assembly.
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Sweden Joins France & Germany Against China
The Hong Kong version of the National Security Law continues to cause a backlash in Europe. Sweden said on Monday that it supports France and Germany’s strong response to China’s forced implementation of the National Security Law in Hong Kong. Sweden joined Denmark and the Netherlands.
Coronavirus — New Cases, New Outbreaks, New Restrictions
The World Health Organization once again warned countries that if they cannot comply with medical precautions, the global coronavirus epidemic will continue to deteriorate. WHO Secretary-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus also admitted that in the foreseeable future, it will be difficult for the world to restore its original lifestyle.
EU Proposes Unified Response to Hong Kong Issue
EU foreign ministers met on Monday to discuss China’s countermeasures against the implementation of the National Security Law against Hong Kong. Josep Borrell, the EU’s chief diplomat, said that the EU continues to pay attention to the Hong Kong Security Act that came into effect last month.
Coronavirus: Local Cases in Hong Kong Surge
Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam announced on Monday that the Executive Council had met in advance to pass emergency legislation to fight the new coronavirus pandemic. There has been a clear local outbreak of COVID-19 in Hong Kong, leading the government to tighten its epidemic prevention and control measures.
Hong Kong — Nathan Law Reveals His Destination
Nathan Law, one of the most prominent activists in the pro-democracy movement in Hong Kong, announced on Monday that he was in London, five days after he fled Hong Kong after a national security law imposed by Beijing came into force. Law made his announcement Monday on social media.
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US Imposes Sanctions on China over Uighur Abuses
The United States has imposed sanctions on several figures of the Communist Party of China (CPC) for violating the human rights of Uighurs and other Muslims. Beijing has already reacted and promises to retaliate against Washington, further increasing tension between the two largest world powers.
Why SEO is Essential During a Time of COVID-19
The biggest advantage of the internet is that it is always open for business. Regardless of stay-at-home restrictions and shut-downs, people have been able to acquire information, supplies and just about every other essential service they need thanks to the web in 2020. The coronavirus has impacted virtually every industry and cost businesses millions of dollars in revenue; the natural response may be to scale back marketing efforts in an effort to preserve the existing budget, but SEO and digital strategy is more important than ever during COVID-19.
Wang Makes Concessions, Demands Respect
Stating that his country’s problems with the United States are unprecedented, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi emphasized that China had never intended to take over the United States’ global position. He instead made clear proposals to identify and resolve differences between the two countries.
Immigration Survey Says Hong Kongers Prefer Taiwan
In the past year, hundreds of Hong Kong demonstrators have fled to Taiwan. However, the current laws and regulations governing the admission of Hong Kong people in Taiwan are unclear. Most people have been unsure how to obtain the right of abode, and have difficulties in schooling and employment.
ScoMo Announces Help for Hong Kongers
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Thursday announced that the government will provide temporary visas for Hong Kong students in Australia and help them become permanent residents of the country. There are currently about 10,000 Hong Kongers staying in Australia on a temporary or student visa.
China Opens “Security Office” in Hong Kong
With the opening of a “security office” in Hong Kong, the Chinese leadership has taken another step toward abolishing the “one country, two systems” principle. Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam spoke at an official unveiling of a memorial plaque next to the “Security Office” mansion.
TikTok Pulls Out of Hong Kong, U.S. Considers Ban
According to news sources, the short video app TikTok, owned by Chinese internet company ByteDance, said that the company will withdraw from the Hong Kong market within a few days. This is the latest social media or technology company to respond to Hong Kong’s new national security law.
China Opens National Security Office in Hong Kong
The Chinese government has opened a “National Security Safeguard Office” in Hong Kong, as enshrined in the newly adopted controversial national security law. The move comes barely a week after the enforcement of the new legislation, imposed on the city of Hong Kong by Beijing.
Microsoft, Zoom Won’t Comply with Hong Kong Law
After the entry into force of the controversial National Security Act, the leading US technology company, Microsoft, and the recently popular video software, Zoom, joined the ranks of other technology companies in refusing to cooperate with Hong Kong. Specifically, they would temporarily not comply with the government’s requests for personal data.
China Accuses UK of “Gross Interference” in Hong Kong
China today accused the United Kingdom of “gross interference in Chinese internal affairs,” following Britain’s recent decision to facilitate access to citizenship for Hong Kong residents, in reaction to its great opposition to Beijing’s new security law. The accusation was made by the Chinese ambassador in London, Liu Xiaoming.
Hong Kong — Joshua Wong Appeals for Solidarity
Pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong implored the world today to stand in solidarity with Hong Kong after Beijing imposed its national security law that threatens freedoms in the territory. “We still have to let the world know that now is the time to stand with Hong Kong,” he told reporters.
Cyber War Took Dangerous Turn
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China Appoints Hardliner to Tame Hong Kong
Official news sources reported on Friday that Zheng Yanxiong had been appointed head of the newly established “Office for Safeguarding National Security of the Central People’s Government in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.” He will be in charge of implementing the Hong Kong National Security Act.
UN Expresses Alarm Over Hong Kong Law
The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights has expressed alarm over the many arrests that have been made since Wednesday in Hong Kong courtesy of the controversial new national security law. Hundreds of people have since been arrested in the former British colony since Wednesday.
Hong Kong — Congress Passes Law, Law Flees City
The US Senate passed a final version of the Hong Kong Autonomy Act on Thursday, authorizing Washington to sanction individuals and businesses that promote the controversial national security law in Hong Kong and restrict Hong Kong’s autonomy.
Australia to Provide Safe Haven to Hongkongers
After the United Kingdom said it would provide citizenship for Hong Kong citizens holding a British National Overseas (BNO) Passport, the Australian government also sent a signal that it intends to provide visa convenience to Hongkongers who are worried about their own safety.
Hong Kong — BoJo Offers Path to Citizenship
China today threatened to retaliate against the UK’s decision to expand immigration rights for Hong Kong residents following the enactment of the controversial national security law in the former British colony. Several western countries have condemned the passage of the law.
Hong Kong — Pompeo Condemns New Security Law
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo today condemned the recent arrests in Hong Kong, which he called another “communist-run city,” following the entry into force of China’s new national security law applied to the territory. Pompeo also made remarks to reporters in Washington on Wednesday.
Hong Kong Police Arrest 370 Under New Security Law
Hong Kong police today arrested at least 370 demonstrators on various charges, including ten on accusations of violating the newly enacted national security law. The protest demonstrations brought together thousands of demonstrators in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.
U.S. Revokes Hong Kong’s Special Status
In yet another protest move towards China, following its enactment of the controversial national security law that has been imposed in Hong Kong, the United States government has restricted defense equipment and high-tech products exports to Hong Kong. US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo made the announcement.
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