China has increased its use of secret detention without trial, resulting in one of the world’s most extensive forced disappearance programs.
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Hong Kong Pro-Democracy Paper Apple Daily Announces Closure
Apple Daily, Hong Kong’s leading pro-democracy newspaper, has announced its closure, a setback to the city’s media freedom.
In The New Hong Kong, Booksellers Walk Fine Line
Some independent booksellers defy Hong Kong’s new rules on freedom of expression. Others try to make sense of these new laws.
Hong Kong Police Raid Major Pro-Democracy Paper
China maintains its anti-democratic crackdown in Hong Kong. 500 police officers were sent Thursday to raid a pro-democracy newspaper.
Hong Kong Activist Agnes Chow Released From Jail
Hong Kong activist Agnes Chow has been released from jail. She could soon be back in custody under Beijing’s new security law.
Bing Censors Image Search for ‘Tank Man’ Worldwide
China restricts information about the tank man and Tiananmen Square more generally. In Hong Kong, it outlawed this year’s commemoration.
32nd Anniversary Of The Tiananmen Square Protests
32 years ago, hardliners in China’s Communist Party took a cold-blooded choice in Tiananmen Square to crush pro-democracy voices.
Hong Kong’s ‘Grandma Wong’ Arrested For Tiananmen Protest
A 65-year-old democratic activist known as “Grandma Wong” was arrested by Hong Kong police while staging a lone anti-China rally.
Hong Kong’s New Type of Prisoner: Democracy Activists
Hong Kong’s new type of political prisoner is democracy activists. For taking part in protests, over 2,500 people have been charged.
Apple Must Resist Anti-Democracy Pressure From China
Apple argues it has strong security systems in China but the tech should instead resist the anti-democratic pressure from China.