Tag: prodemocracy
Controversial security law – Hong Kong: Trial against pro-democracy Jimmy Lai begins – News
Contents The 76-year-old publisher and activist faces life imprisonment. Criticism comes from the West, justification from China. He has long been a red flag for the Chinese leadership: Jimmy Lai.…
Hong Kong: the largest trial of pro-democracy activists in the home stretch
The largest trial of pro-democracy activists in Hong Kong, which must judge around fifty defendants, entered its home stretch on Wednesday with the opening of the final debates, more than…
Setback in Thailand: Military prevents pro-democracy prime minister
Setback in Thailand Military prevents pro-democracy prime minister 07/13/2023 5:39 p.m In Thailand, many are hoping for the first pro-democracy prime minister, but the military is positioning itself against the…
crackdown on pro-democracy activists extends overseas
Exiled Hong Kong activist Nathan Law, during a vigil for the victims of the Tiananmen crackdown, outside the Chinese Embassy, London, June 4, 2023. a KIN CHEUNG / AP Twenty-four…
Hong Kong promises reward for finding eight pro-democracy activists in exile
The situation is tense over the fate of eight Hong Kong pro-democracy activists accused of violating the national security law, enacted in 2020. Hong Kong leader John Lee – a…
Pro-democracy movement in Hong Kong – Hong Kong pro-democracy civic party announces dissolution – News
One of Hong Kong’s leading pro-democracy parties has dissolved. As Hong Kong media reported, the “Civic Party” (civic party) decided to dissolve after a vote with a clear majority of…
six Chinese diplomats leave Manchester consulate after attack on pro-democracy protester
A British policeman tries to intervene as clashes erupt between pro-democracy protesters in Hong Kong and members of the Chinese consulate in Manchester, during a protest on October 16, 2022.…
Hong Kong: pro-democracy tycoon Jimmy Lai sentenced to nearly 6 years in prison for fraud
The 75-year-old has long been openly critical of Beijing. Hong Kong media magnate Jimmy Lai was again sentenced on Saturday December 10 to five years and nine months in prison…
Hong Kong: a cardinal sentenced for a fund to help pro-democracy protesters
A 90-year-old cardinal and five Hong Kong pro-democracy activists were fined on Friday for improperly setting up an aid fund for arrested protesters. Cardinal Joseph Zen, one of the highest…
Hong Kong: six ex-employees of the pro-democracy newspaper Apple Daily plead guilty
Six former editors and executives of the now-closed Hong Kong pro-democracy tabloid Apple Daily pleaded guilty on Tuesday (November 22nd) to collusion with foreign forces, charges punishable by life imprisonment.…
Burma: Junta executes four pro-democracy activists
July 25 (Reuters) – Burma’s ruling military junta said on Monday it had executed four pro-democracy activists accused of helping carry out “terrorist acts”, the first executions in decades in…
Burma-Junta executes four pro-democracy activists
(Reuters) – Burma’s ruling military junta said on Monday it had executed four pro-democracy activists accused of helping carry out “terrorist acts”, the first executions in decades in the country,…