Hong Kong protests
Australia grants asylum to Hong Kong pro-democracy activist
Former politician Ted Hui expressed relief but urged Australia not to forget others facing prison “simply for defending basic democratic rights”.
- Jessie Pang and Lewis Jackson
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He evaded Beijing’s clutches. But this Adelaide lawyer is still a wanted man
A fake climate conference, friends in far-flung places … a pro-democracy activist reveals the story of his dramatic escape from Hong Kong.
- Eryk Bagshaw
- Magazine
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‘No trace’: Dissident artist told his work has been removed from Hong Kong billboard
Australia-based artist Badiucao said his four-second video work was designed to test “the freedom-of-speech situation in Hong Kong”.
- Elizabeth Flux
Artist tests freedom of speech in Hong Kong with daring billboard work
A video of the Australia-based Chinese dissident Badiucao silently saying “you must take part in revolution” has been playing since March 28.
- Elizabeth Flux
Media tycoon tells court he did not use Trump officials to influence policy on Hong Kong
Pro-democracy publisher Jimmy Lai has taken the stand for the first time since his arrest on national security charges.
- Lisa Visentin
‘Seditious T-shirt’ enough to send Chu to jail for up to 10 years
In Hong Kong, where almost 300 people including Australian Gordon Ng have been arrested on national security grounds since the introduction of draconian security laws in 2020, wearing the wrong T-shirt can land you in jail.
- Lisa Visentin
- Analysis
- CCP influence
Amazon self-censors Nicole Kidman’s new show in Hong Kong
Beijing’s national security laws aimed to wipe out dissent in the democratic enclave of Hong Kong. Now they have neutered Nicole Kidman in the Amazon series Expats.
- Eryk Bagshaw
Prominent publisher goes on trial in Hong Kong in landmark case
Prominent activist publisher Jimmy Lai was arrested in August 2020 during a crackdown on the city’s pro-democracy movement under the sweeping national security law.
- Kanis Leung
‘Lifelong honour’: YouTubers among pro-democracy activists hit with arrest bounties
Hong Kong placed bounties on the heads of five activists, following on from the eight announced in July.
- Latika Bourke