Arrested for alleged national security crimes, Agnes Chow hails from a generation of Hong Kong democracy activists who cut their teeth in politics as teenagers and are now being steadily silenced by China.
Jerome Taylor
Hong Kong/Taiwan/Macau bureau chief for AFP. Previously Asia Pacific Editor (HK), SE Asia (Bangkok).
Jimmy Lai: The Fall of Hong Kong Media Tycoon
A rags-to-riches millionaire, media tycoon Jimmy Lai is a self-styled “troublemaker” who has been a thorn in Beijing’s side for decades thanks to his caustic tabloids and unapologetic support for democracy.
How Hong Kong’s Freedoms are Fast Eroding
The crackdown on Hong Kong’s democracy movement has hit a frenetic pace in the month since Beijing imposed a sweeping national security law on the restless city.
China Censors Hong Kong Internet, US Tech Giants Resist
China has quickly moved to censor Hong Kong’s internet and access users’ data using a feared new national security law, but US tech giants offered some resistance citing rights concerns.
Hong Kong Activist Joshua Wong Calls for Solidarity As Books Ordered Removed
Top Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong called on the international community Monday to “stand with” the restless city, as authorities ordered schools to remove books for review under a sweeping new security law imposed by Beijing.
Hong Kong Loses US ‘Special Status’ – What Next?
Washington’s declaration that Hong Kong is no longer sufficiently autonomous from China is a historic moment with potentially far-reaching consequences for the finance hub — though much will depend on what President Donald Trump does next.
Hong Kongers Embrace Tiny Space Workouts During Pandemic
In an empty park overshadowed by Hong Kong’s cramped apartment blocks, personal trainer Kristen Handford presses record on her phone and begins a workout for clients trying to stay fit at home during the coronavirus pandemic.
Asia Deploys Innovative, if Invasive, Tech to Curb Virus
Electronic bracelets and phones that report your whereabouts, text messages if you stray too far from quarantine and digital detectives tracking where you’ve been — Asian countries have embraced innovative, if somewhat invasive, tech to counter the coronavirus pandemic.
Virus Delivers Break to Hong Kong Protests But Anger Remains
The new coronavirus has handed Beijing an unexpected gift — an end to Hong Kong’s pro-democracy rallies. But for protesters like Sam it is a chance to rest up before going back on the streets.
Demand for Virus Outbreak Genre Movies and Games Skyrockets
As the world confronts the spread of a deadly new virus, interest in disease-themed movies, games and TV series has exploded, with worried viewers turning to documentaries and disaster flicks for answers and ways to cope.
Hong Kong Medics Strike for China Border Closure
Hundreds of Hong Kong medical workers walked off their jobs on Monday, demanding the city close its border with China to reduce the coronavirus spreading — with frontline staff threatening to follow suit in the coming days.
Thousands Mourn at Hong Kong Rally after Student’s Death
Tens of thousands of Hong Kongers packed into a park Saturday night to mourn a student who died during recent clashes as police arrested a group of pro-democracy lawmakers, deepening the city’s political crisis.
Court Bans ‘Doxxing’ of Hong Kong Police Photos and Private Info
A Hong Kong court has banned people from publishing a wide range of personal details about police officers and their families, including photos, in a bid to halt “doxxing” by pro-democracy protesters.
Hong Kong Chief Abandons Policy Speech after Being Shouted Down
Hong Kong’s embattled leader abandoned a State of the Union-style speech on Wednesday after she was shouted down by opposition lawmakers on a day that also saw a prominent protest leader left bloodied by hammer-wielding thugs.