Prominent Hong Kong democracy figures, including Jimmy Lai, cleared of organizing a 2019 rally; participation conviction upheld. Their presence at the front not deemed evidence of organization.
This follows a setback for peaceful assembly rights due to Beijing’s security law.
Hong Kong police apprehend 10 individuals for aiding overseas dissidents and supporting sanctions against the city under the national security law.
The arrests include charges of conspiracy and incitement.
Hong Kong activist Anna Kwok’s parents face questioning by authorities after her accusations of intimidation, following officials targeting her and others for endangering national security.
Wanted activists’ families also questioned; global outcry against bounties issued.
A 71-year-old man was apprehended shortly after letting his 5-year-old grandson steer a van in a parking garage. T
he incident, caught on video and shared on social media, occurred at Tsuen Wan’s Belvedere Garden. The video shows the child controlling the van while seated on his grandfather’s lap.
Remi Enigma, the fearless French daredevil, conquered towering heights worldwide, tragically plunged to his death from Hong Kong’s Tregunter Tower on last Thursday (27 Jul).
The shocking news rapidly spread through social media, prompting an outpouring of grief from the global community of urban explorers, thrill-seekers, and photography enthusiasts who revered him.
A Hong Kong judge rejected the government’s request to ban the protest anthem “Glory to Hong Kong,” citing the importance of freedom of expression and potential chilling effects on innocent parties.
The anthem gained popularity during the pro-democracy protests in 2019 and has faced scrutiny under the national security law imposed by Beijing.
Hong Kong’s polling group, the Hong Kong Public Opinion Research Institute, will cease publishing data on sensitive topics like Tiananmen and Taiwan’s independence due to political pressure and reduced public demand. The results will be kept private in a paywalled database.