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Hong Kong university fires Tiananmen historian after visa denial Original
A Hong Kong university has fired a university professor who penned a book on the 1989 Tiananmen massacre – discussion of which is banned in China – after she was denied the renewal of her work visa following a denunciation in the Communist Party-backed media. The Chinese University of Hong Kong's official website described Rowena He, author of Tiananmen Exiles: Voices of the Struggle for Democracy in China, as "currently on leave" on Monday.
Chinese censors clamp down on public mourning for former premier
"The people's premier." "Rest in peace." "A good premier whose political career shouldn't have ended the way it did." Chinese people took to social media with candle emojis and condolences to mourn the death of former premier Li Keqiang on Friday – until censors stepped in to ensure that only uniform and formulaic condolences remained for the 68-year-old technocrat, who died of a heart attack in the early hours of Friday morning in Shanghai.
Fears grow for mainland Chinese activist deported from Hong Kong Original
Concerns are growing for the safety of Zeng Yuxuan, a doctoral student from mainland China found in possession of posters depicting the "Pillar of Shame" sculpture commemorating the Tiananmen massacre, who was forcibly repatriated by the Hong Kong authorities after serving six months in jail under colonial-era sedition laws. Zeng was sentenced to six months' imprisonment on Sept.
Children’s book depicting protest removed from Hong Kong libraries
Libraries in Hong Kong have removed two children’s picture books published in democratic Taiwan over illustrations depicting a pro-democracy demonstration and a reference to the 1989 Tiananmen massacre, the latest to fall victim to censorship under Beijing’s National Security Law. “Tour of Hong Kong” by Taiwanese author Sun Hsin-yu was taken off the shelves of the city’s Central Library, according to recent media reports, which said the move was likely due to “sensitive content” in the book.
Hong Kong university chief denies allegations of 'money-laundering'
University of Hong Kong president and U.S. citizen Zhang Xiang has denied allegations of 'mismanagement' linked to a donation of 10 million yuan from a U.S.-sanctioned company, saying the claims are part of an 'organized' smear campaign against him.
On National Day, Xi calls for unity and protesters march overseas
China marked National Day over the weekend with goose-stepping soldiers, calls for national unity and an army-produced anime film depicting 'unification' with the Democratic island of Taiwan – as protesters against Communist Party rule took to the streets of cities around the world. "Our future is bright, but the road ahead will not be smooth," President Xi Jinping told hundreds of guests at a dinner reception in the Great Hall of the People ahead of Sunday's anniversary.
Mainland activist jailed in Hong Kong tested crackdown 'red lines'
Zeng Yuxuan, a doctoral student from mainland China found in possession of posters depicting the "Pillar of Shame" sculpture commemorating the Tiananmen massacre, was recently handed a six-month jail term under colonial-era sedition laws. Zeng's Sept.
Hong Kong white lion dance falls flat amid bid to reboot nightlife
Hong Kong officials are trying to boost the city's flagging economy with a slew of after-dark street activities to boost the night-time economy, sparking skepticism and ridicule from some critics.
Hong Kong white lion dance falls flat amid bid to reboot nightlife
Hong Kong officials are trying to boost the city's flagging economy with a slew of after-dark street activities to boost the night-time economy, sparking skepticism and ridicule from some critics.
Hong Kong detention center overflowing as thousands serve time for protests
A major detention facility in Hong Kong is overflowing after a years-long crackdown on political opposition and peaceful dissent, official documents show. The Lai Chi Kok Reception Centre, one of the biggest remand centers in the city, is already full, with the government expecting a "growing penal population" in the years to come, according to a document submitted to lawmakers in July.
Beijing’s protests over Fukushima water release spark panic-buying of salt
Chinese shoppers are panic-buying salt amid concerns that the release of treated radioactive wastewater from Japan's damaged Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant could affect future availability. Yet at the same time, tourism indicators show that Chinese look set to flock to Japan following the lifting of their government's pandemic ban on group tours to multiple countries.
Hong Kong graft body probes medical center linked to tear-gassed university chief
Hong Kong authorities are investigating a center connected to the president of a major university who spoke out on behalf of students when the campus was besieged by riot police during the 2019 protest movement. Chinese University of Hong Kong President Rocky Tuan has been denounced publicly by a former city leader in recent weeks, and hasn't been seen in public recently due to reported "sickness," according to multiple media reports.
Hong Kong graft body probes medical center linked to tear-gassed university chief
Hong Kong authorities are investigating a center connected to the president of a major university who spoke out on behalf of students when the campus was besieged by riot police during the 2019 protest movement. Chinese University of Hong Kong President Rocky Tuan has been denounced publicly by a former city leader in recent weeks, and hasn't been seen in public recently due to reported "sickness," according to multiple media reports.
Hong Kong police plan to arrest Danish artist, hold trial in mainland China: report
The Danish sculptor whose "Pillar of Shame" statue commemorating the 1989 Tiananmen massacre was seized by Hong Kong authorities said he is saddened by a report that he faces arrest if he tries to return to the city to retrieve his work. Hong Kong police have declined to comment on a report in a pro-China newspaper Wednesday that they are taking steps to arrest sculptor Jens Galschiøt under a national security law forbidding criticism of the authorities.
Hong Kong police plan to arrest Danish artist, hold trial in mainland China: report
The Danish sculptor whose "Pillar of Shame" statue commemorating the 1989 Tiananmen massacre was seized by Hong Kong authorities said he is saddened by a report that he faces arrest if he tries to return to the city to retrieve his work. Hong Kong police have declined to comment on a report in a pro-China newspaper Wednesday that they are taking steps to arrest sculptor Jens Galschiøt under a national security law forbidding criticism of the authorities.
China demands Washington invite Hong Kong leader to economic summit, lift sanctions
China on Friday demanded the United States invite Hong Kong leader John Lee to attend the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation forum in November amid media reports that Washington has barred him from entering the country, amid an ongoing crackdown on dissent in his city under the national security law.
China demands Washington invite Hong Kong leader to economic summit, lift sanctions
China on Friday demanded the United States invite Hong Kong leader John Lee to attend the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation forum in November amid media reports that Washington has barred him from entering the country, amid an ongoing crackdown on dissent in his city under the national security law.
Hong Kong's prison inmates suffer in 'unbearable' summer heatwave
As Hong Kong continues to swelter through a July heatwave, the authorities have opened up heat shelters across the city for people needing to cool down to avoid heatstroke. But for thousands of inmates in the city's prisons – many of whom are there for taking part in the 2019 protest movement for fully democratic elections – there is scant respite from the heat.
Hong Kong government to axe flagship LGBTQ+ radio show after 17 years
Hong Kong's government broadcaster has announced it will axe an LGBTQ+ radio show after 17 years on air, according to the show's anchor and producers. "I received personal notice at the beginning of July from the director of Radio Television Hong Kong's Chinese channel that 'We Are Family,' which started up in 2006, is being officially terminated in August," the show's anchor Brian Leung said in a July 22 post on his Facebook page.
Hong Kong government to axe flagship LGBTQ+ radio show after 17 years
Hong Kong's government broadcaster has announced it will axe an LGBTQ+ radio show after 17 years on air, according to the show's anchor and producers. "I received personal notice at the beginning of July from the director of Radio Television Hong Kong's Chinese channel that 'We Are Family,' which started up in 2006, is being officially terminated in August," the show's anchor Brian Leung said in a July 22 post on his Facebook page.
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