Paul Wang

The bishop emeritus of Hong Kong gifts the popular desert to inmates every year, since 2010. Pope Francis among the sponsors. Prisoners react: “At least there are some people who still remember us and care about us during the holidays”. Also last year, with all the pro-democracy demonstrations, he received permission. This year, under the security law, the gesture is categorised as "a political activity".

Under the new security law, the boy could be accused of secession. At school, any political slogan or even singing the anthem of pro-democracy demonstrations "Glory to Hong Kong" is prohibited. Student Association: It is political censorship.

More than 2,000 police in riot gear blocked journalists, dispersed demonstrators, attacked groups, fired bullets and pepper spray. Three members of the League of Social Democrats were also arrested: Leung Kwok-hung, Raphael Wong and Figo Chan. The government is accused of using the pandemic as a pretext to keep people from voting and avoiding a defeat. Solidarity with Thai and Belarusian youth.

Hong Kong’s public broadcaster RTHK removes an interview with exiled pro-democracy activist Nathan Law, who is wanted by police. For Chris Yeung, Hong Kong media are sliding towards self-censorship. Jimmy Lai's return to Apple Daily is met with an ovation.

Shares of the Apple Daily climb by 1300%. Demonstrations against the arrests in Mong Kok and Shatin. Police increasingly violent. Denunciation of the Hong Kong Journalists Association.

The Party had been trying to stop him for some time. Global Times: You have been offending the authorities in Hong Kong and the motherland for years. Thanks to the security law, along with Lai, six other people were arrested, including the tycoon’s son Ian. Press freedom in Hong Kong wavers.

The episcopal delegate for education sends a letter to principals and school supervisors to make young people understand the value of the Chinese flag and anthem, and avoid unilateral politicisations. Many young Catholics in Hong Kong fear school "normalisation”. The diocese notes that the letter is more of a "suggestion" than an imposition. In any event, developing the "national identity" must take place "following the social teaching of the Church".

All the excluded were hostile to new security law. For the Hong Kong government, there is no "political censorship". For Beijing, the excluded are "unscrupulous delinquents ". Chris Patten calls the action "An outrageous political purge. [. . .] In Hong Kong, it is obviously now illegal to believe in democracy”.

The Occupy Central leader will appeal, even if he considers it "a futile process". “There is clear evidence that a power beyond the university has overturned the decision of the university.” China's Liaison Office praised the university's decision for "upholding justice". Benny Tai will continue to work to defend the rule of law.

Pro-democracy lawmaker Shiu Ka-chun lost his position as lecturer at Baptist University. Benny Tai, an associate professor at Hong Kong University (HKU), is waiting to hear his fate from HKU’s governing council today. Both are leaders of the Occupy Central movement, sentenced last year for causing public disorder and inciting public nuisance. Beijing fears a pro-democracy victory in the upcoming September elections. Carrie Lam could delay them citing the coronavirus.

The law cancelling Hong Kong's tax privileges and punishing banks and organizations linked to Chinese personalities who erode the freedom of the territory has been signed. Beijing responds by threatening sanctions "to defend China's legitimate interests". Regina Ip: Trump's decision is "barbaric and unreasonable". The New York Times moves the digital office from Hong Kong to Seoul.

The bishop emeritus of Hong Kong has no confidence in China and fears government interference in Church affairs will occur in Hong Kong. Card Tong holds a different position. For Hong Kong priest, Beijing will only allow freedom of worship, but religious freedom is broader.