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June 12, 2020

LeBron James 'hypocritical' for staying silent on Hong Kong's fight while supporting US social justice causes, activist says

A pro-Hong Kong activist called LeBron James “hypocritical” for staying silent when it comes to issues in China and only focusing on issues in the U.S.

June 7, 2020

Victor Davis Hanson: US is in turmoil, Europe is weak and China is now on the move — without apologies

China has insidiously pivoted from global friend to its new role as overt global villain.

June 5, 2020

Cardinal Zen, outspoken critic of Chinese Communist Party, condemns Vatican’s silence on Hong Kong security law

A Roman Catholic cardinal and outspoken critic of the Chinese Communist Party is blasting the Vatican's silence on China's efforts to exert more control over Hong Kong, likening it to political pandering with little regard for faith. 

June 4, 2020

Hong Kong passes bill making it a crime to disrespect China’s national anthem

Hong Kong passed a law Thursday making it a crime to disrespect China’s national anthem, but pro-democracy activists disregarded the new rules and proceeded to hold a candlelight vigil in Victoria Park to commemorate the 31st anniversary of Beijing’s Tiananmen Square massacre.

June 4, 2020

Police fire pepper spray at demonstrators during Tiananmen Square memorial

Police officers fired pepper spray at a crowd of Hong Kong demonstrators at a Tiananmen Square memorial, after protesters defied a police ban Thursday, according to Reuters.

June 3, 2020

Boris Johnson offers refuge, citizenship to 3 million Hong Kong residents

United Kingdom’s Prime Minister Boris Johnson has vowed to admit nearly three million Hong Kong residents and possibly put them on the path to British citizenship in response to China’s efforts to impose a new national security law on the city.

June 1, 2020

Hong Kong blocks Tiananmen Square crackdown anniversary vigil, citing coronavirus fears

Hong Kong police on Monday blocked a candlelit vigil marking the anniversary of China’s deadly military 1989 crackdown on pro-democracy protesters in Beijing’s Tiananmen Square.  

May 30, 2020

China, Iran mock US amid ongoing riots: 'I can't breathe'

Chinese spokesperson Hua Chunying mocked the United States' concerns with Hong Kong's freedom by tweeting a sensitive phrase -- "I can't breathe" -- used to signify racial conflict with U.S. law enforcement. 

May 30, 2020

Helen Raleigh: Welcome Hong Kong political refugees – 3 reasons US should act now

Beijing's breach of  international treaty in Hong Kong certainly warrants such strong responses from the U.S.

May 29, 2020

Karl Rove reacts to Trump's China remarks: Beijing is 'not our enemy, but our adversary and rival'

Former deputy White House chief of staff and Fox News contributor Karl Rove told "Your World" Friday that President Trump must approach China as an adversary, not an enemy after the president announced he would revoke Hong Kong's special status with the United States.