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Hong Kong democracy activists jailed: Who are they, what’s the case about?

The Hong Kong 47 were first arrested in 2021 for organising unofficial elections that authorities likened to a ‘coup’.

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After joint 108 years on remand, Hong Kong 47 face security trial verdict

The trial of prominent democracy activists and politicians, arrested in 2021, is the largest under China’s security law.

Al Jazeera

For foreign firms in Hong Kong, national security plans bring fresh chill

Plans to implement Article 23 have raised fears of a further slide in freedoms in the financial hub.

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Chinese courts to rule on Hong Kong commercial disputes under new law

Legislation will further erode differences between legal systems of Hong Kong and mainland

The Guardian - UK

Australia’s Albanese heads to China touting ‘consistent, steady’ engagement

Labor leader is first Australian prime minister to visit since 2016 after a turbulent period in bilateral ties.

Al Jazeera

Hong Kong police visit raises concerns

Concerns have been raised about Hong Kong police officers touring Australia and meeting with the AFP after China cracked down on freedoms.

AAP

‘Gangster tactic’: the true aim behind Hong Kong’s pursuit of overseas dissidents

Police targeting pro-democracy activists abroad have questioned their family and put out bounties, but there is a broader, more chilling, objective behind the operation

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Pro-democracy advocate says Australia should prepare to lay future sanctions against Hong Kong officials

Australian lawyer and China bounty target Kevin Yam still believes it is important to pursue diplomacy with Beijing

The Guardian - AU

Hong Kong targets exiles’ loved ones as crackdown turns to old CCP playbook

Hong Kong authorities are targeting the relatives of activists overseas in latest sign of alignment with mainland China.

Al Jazeera

China warns Australia to hand over activist 'fugitives'

China has told countries harbouring Hong Kong activists to stop providing a safe haven after arrest warrants were issued for two Australian residents.

AAP

Hong Kong pro-democracy activists who fled abroad will be 'pursued for life'

Hong Kong’s leader said Tuesday that eight pro-democracy activists who now live in the United States, Britain, Canada and Australia will be pursued for life for alleged national security offenses, dismissing criticism that the move to have them arrested was a dangerous precedent.

France 24

Albanese urged to cancel China trip as Beijing warns Australia against sheltering ‘fugitives’

Labor warns it will not tolerate foreign interference on Australian soil as it vows to protect free speech

The Guardian - AU

Australia-based lawyer Kevin Yam vows ‘not to shut up’ after Hong Kong arrest warrant

Australian citizen, who lived in Hong Kong for 20 years before returning last year, is one of eight overseas activists targeted

The Guardian - AU

China accuses UK of protecting ‘fugitives’ after bounty put on Hong Kong democracy activists

Chinese embassy in London tells UK to ‘stop interfering’ in China’s affairs, as Hong Kong leader says overseas activists will be ‘pursued for life’

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A price on their heads

Hong Kong police have issued warrants for the arrest of eight pro-democracy activists, including Australian Kevin Yam, and One Nation Leader Pauline Hanson says she’ll mail her 2000-word No vote essay to voters herself if it’s not included in the official referendum pamphlet.

The Independent UK

Hong Kong police offer rewards for arrests of 8 overseas pro-democracy activists

Hong Kong police have accused eight self-exiled pro-democracy activists of violating the territory’s harsh National Security Law and offered rewards of $127,600 each for information leading to their arrests

The Guardian - UK

Hong Kong issues arrest warrants for eight overseas democracy activists

Warrants criticised as ‘indictment’ of judiciary with three of those targeted, including Nathan Law, thought to be in UK

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Hong Kong refuses to clarify law as uncertainty dims business hub

Officials are refusing to clarify what activities are legal, reflecting era of uncertainty under national security law.

The Independent UK

Hong Kong amends law to limit foreign lawyers in some cases

Hong Kong lawmakers have passed an amendment to a law granting the city’s leader the power to bar overseas lawyers from handling national security cases

Al Jazeera

Chinese-Australians report less racism, greater belonging: Poll

Experiences of racist abuse have fallen by one-third since 2020, according to poll by the Sydney-based Lowy Institute.

The Guardian - AU

Australian justice appointed to Hong Kong court argues foreign judges shouldn’t ‘vacate the field’

Exclusive: Some legal figures have raised concerns about message his appointment sends in light of Beijing’s crackdown on freedom in Hong Kong

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Jimmy Lai has been China's target for decades. Now a small change to Hong Kong's legal tradition could see him jailed for life

The trial of Jimmy Lai, a Hong Kong media mogul and founder of Apple Daily, is delayed until next year.

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