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August 4, 2020

China vows retaliation if US continues 'hostile actions' against journalists

China promised Tuesday that they would take necessary actions against American journalists in Hong Kong, if the U.S. did not stop all “hostile action[s]” and grant visa extensions to U.S.–based Chinese journalists.

August 2, 2020

Hong Kong police issue arrest warrant for US citizen amid crackdown on pro-democracy activists

Hong Kong police have issued an arrest warrant for a U.S. citizen involved in pro-democracy activism, part of a wider crackdown on those who are suspected of violating a new national security law, Chinese state media reported Friday.

August 1, 2020

TikTok warning: There is nothing stopping China from accessing kids' personal data on app, says Kurt 'The CyberGuy'

There is "nothing" stopping China from accessing children's personal data on TikTok, Kurt "The CyberGuy" Knutsson told Fox News on Saturday.

July 31, 2020

Hong Kong postpones legislative elections over coronavirus fears

Hong Kong has decided to postpone its legislative elections by one year, after officials say coronavirus has worsened in recent months, dealing a blow to pro-democracy candidates over the delay. 

July 30, 2020

Hong Kong bars pro-democracy candidates from election, signals intent to uphold new China law

Hong Kong has disqualified at least 12 pro-democracy nominees for an upcoming election after the government said the candidates failed to pledge allegiance to both Hong Kong and Beijing.

July 30, 2020

Sen. Rubio: NBA is a partner of the Chinese Communist Party, looks the other way on 'atrocious' actions

On the heels of a bombshell report from ESPN alleging China's NBA training academies abused their young players, Florida Republican Sen. Marco Rubio is calling on the United States to reexamine its relationship with the East Asian power player. 

July 29, 2020

Hong Kong pro-democracy leader fired from tenured university job

A tenured law professor and leading figure in Hong Kong’s pro-democracy movement was fired from his university position Tuesday, less than a month after Beijing passed a new national security law in the semi-autonomous nation.

July 29, 2020

Vatican, Hong Kong diocese allegedly hacked by China ahead of landmark talks

The Vatican and the Catholic Diocese of Hong Kong have been the targets of alleged Chinese state-backed hackers ahead of talks on renewal of a landmark 2018 deal that helped thaw diplomatic relations between the Vatican and China, according to a monitoring group.

July 29, 2020

Hong Kong leader warns hospital system could collapse as city on verge of 'large-scale' outbreak

Hong Kong adopted strict rules meant to stem the spread of the coronavirus

July 28, 2020

China announces suspension of Hong Kong extradition treaties as fallout over new security law continues

China announced Tuesday that Hong Kong will suspend extradition treaties with Canada, Australia and the United Kingdom after the group of countries took similar measures in response to its controversial new security law.