activists, carrie lam, china, extradition law, germany, hong kong, political asylum

Wanted Hong Kong Activists Granted Protection In Germany

Two wanted activists in Hong Kong were granted refugee status in Germany. And it seems like this development will affect the city’s reputation negatively. Safer in Germany than in Hong Kong According to the German consulate in Hong Kong, the decision to protect the refugees was a choice made independently by the country’s foreign ministry. ...

Max Lu

The German Reichstag building.

Hong Kong Extradition Bill Destroys Financial Confidence

One U.S. hedge fund manager, Kyle Bass, said recently that it would be foolish if he continued to invest his assets in Hong Kong dollars because: “If the ‘Extradition Bill’ is passed, Hong Kong will be finished!” A senior investor in Singapore also said that fund managers are preparing to short Hong Kong dollars. The ...

Helen London

The Hong Kong Stock Exchange.

Hong Kong Update: The World Expresses Concern Over Extradition Bill

The Hong Kong government’s proposed amendment to the extradition bill has been met with massive resistance from its citizens. On June 9, people from all walks of life participated in a mass demonstration against the extradition bill, marching from Victoria Park to government headquarters. Men and women, adults and children, all sought to protect the ...

Max Lu

Hong Kong people protesting the extradition bill.

Hong Kong Opposition to Proposed Extradition Bill Grows

Freedom might not be a right for Hongkongers anymore as a new extradition bill threatens to give China the power to take “criminals” to the mainland. To let the lawmakers know their displeasure, more than a million protesters participated in a massive rally, demanding that the bill not be passed. The extradition bill Because of ...

Max Lu

Hongkongers rally against the extradition bill.

Why People from Hong Kong Are Against Extradition Law

On June 9, people from Hong Kong launched an “anti-extradition” parade against Hong Kong’s extradition law. Over a million people took to the streets in Hong Kong to protest the government’s approval of amendments to the Fugitive Offenders Ordinance. The Hong Kong people were joined in spirit by the Taiwanese, who cheered them on over ...

Max Lu

Massive Hong Kong protest.

Tiananmen Massacre Museum Reopens on 30th Anniversary

The Tiananmen Square Massacre of 1989 is one of the bloodiest assaults on a student movement. Hundreds of unarmed civilians were brutally attacked by the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) when the protestors asked for their nation to be a democracy. The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has censored the topic to such an extent that not ...

Max Lu

The famous 'Tank Man' photo.

Taiwanese Mothers Posting ‘One Country, Two Systems’ Causes Uproar Online

The Facebook page “Taiwan mothers protect democracy” explained that the quality of housing, medical care, and education have greatly deteriorated in Hong Kong as a result of the rule of “one country, two systems.”  This has caused Hong Kong and Taiwan netizens to comment on the page. This Facebook page contains posts by Taiwanese mothers ...

Helen London

Facebook logo.

Last Straw in One Country, Two Systems as Hong Kong Fights Extradition Law

Hong Kong’s proposed amendments to its extradition laws have triggered massive protests in the city. Around 130,000 people are estimated to have participated in a mass parade against the amendments on April 28, making it one of the biggest protests Hong Kong has witnessed in several years. If the changes to extradition laws are made, ...

Max Lu

Hong Kong protests against extradition law.

Democracy Will Definitely Come to China

The June 4th incident (the 1989 Tiananmen Square Massacre) is about to have its 30-year anniversary. There is still no democracy and freedom in sight for mainland China, but Martin Lee Chu-ming aged 80, said: “It doesn’t matter if I don’t see democracy in my lifetime. Democracy will definitely come to China.” Martin, the founding ...

Helen London

Li Zhuming.

Hong Kong Proposes New Law Against Widespread Animal Abuse

Concerned about animal abuse cases cropping up across the city, the government of Hong Kong has proposed modifying its animal protection laws. The new law, if passed, will penalize people who abuse animals with up to HK$2 million (US$255,000) in fines and 10 years in prison. Preventing animal abuse “We hope to take a proactive ...

Max Lu

A dog looking at the camera.