The Irish Times

First person charged under Hong Kong security law found guilty

Judges say flag with slogan ‘Liberate Hong Kong, revolution of our times’ was secessionist

Tue Jul 27 2021 - 11:33

Hong Kong democracy activist Agnes Chow released from prison

Activist (24) was convicted for role in illegal rally during anti-government protests

Sat Jun 12 2021 - 07:33

Hong Kong bars 12 pro-democracy candidates from running in key election

International lawmakers condemn move as ‘unacceptable obstructions of democratic process’

Thu Jul 30 2020 - 15:46

Fears of ‘reign of terror’ as China passes Hong Kong national security law

Historic move will allow authorities to crack down on subversive and secessionist activity

Tue Jun 30 2020 - 17:06

Hong Kong appeal court frees three democracy leaders

‘It’s not a time for celebration,’ says Joshua Wong as court warns against future dissent

Tue Feb 06 2018 - 13:57

Hong Kong frees two pro-democracy activists on bail

Joshua Wong and Nathan Law convicted of protests leading to ‘Umbrella Movement’

Tue Oct 24 2017 - 16:39

Hong Kong football fans risk Beijing's ire after booing anthem

First-time Hong Kong fans have mocked the anthem since new rules criminalising the act

Fri Oct 06 2017 - 15:49

Hong Kong court expels four pro-democracy parliamentarians

Legal move to oust lawmakers changes balance of power in legislature

Fri Jul 14 2017 - 19:19

China’s leader ‘thrilled’ to be in Hong Kong for handover anniversary

Wave of protests expected as Xi Jinping arrives for first visit as Chinese president

Thu Jun 29 2017 - 11:17

Hong Kong protesters face courts despite new leader’s pledge

Timing of prosecutions will likely raise tensions 2½ years after ‘Umbrella Revolution’

Mon Mar 27 2017 - 15:00

Beijing’s candidate expected to romp home in limited Hong Kong poll

Carrie Lam seen by China as low-risk candidate on fractious island territory

Fri Mar 24 2017 - 17:31

Hong Kong activist blames pro-Beijing forces after airport assault

Joshua Wong and colleagues attacked while travelling for pro-independence talks

Tue Jan 10 2017 - 16:32

Hong Kong democracy activist Joshua Wong deported from Thailand

Student leader was barred entry by Thai authorities at China’s request

Wed Oct 05 2016 - 12:47

Hong Kong democracy activists walk free from court

Government prosecutors fail in bid to jail student leaders over 2014 protests

Wed Sept 21 2016 - 21:33

The young activists in Hong Kong’s fight for self-determination

Local elections seen as first sign of shift to younger democracy activists from the veterans

Tue Sept 20 2016 - 01:00

Young Hong Kong activists make elections breakthrough

Occupy’s Nathan Law among those elected to legislature in sign of anger with Beijing

Mon Sept 05 2016 - 13:08

Young Hong Kong activists launch Demosisto political party

Move by Joshua Wong and Agnes Chow expected to ramp up campaign for democracy

Fri Apr 08 2016 - 14:54