Chinese flag-wavers call in London cops over YouTuber’s livestream — Radio Free Asia

A woman who was part of the dust-up at St. Pancras Station in London takes to Douyin to accuse Brendan Kavanagh of being 'impolite.' (Image from Douyin)

A group of people holding Chinese flags at a London railway station called in the police after a YouTuber told them he was allowed to film them in a public space, sparking concerns over China’s “Wolf Warrior” diplomacy and long-arm enforcement of its laws overseas. Members of the group, who said they were in the

Hong Kong press freedom index hits new low under draconian national security law — Radio Free Asia

In this June 24, 2021 file photo, a woman takes a photo of the last issue of Apple Daily in front of a newspaper booth where people queue up to buy the publication in Hong Kong. Credit: Associated Press

Press freedom in Hong Kong has declined for yet another year, with most local outlets now hesitant to criticize the Chinese government, according to a recent survey by the city’s journalists. “HK’s press freedom has declined for yet another year, according to HKJA’s latest Press Freedom Index,” the Hong Kong Journalists’ Association (HKJA) said in

China steps up domestic censorship, overseas propaganda ahead of party congress — Radio Free Asia

China’s Cyberspace Administration says it has recently shuttered 1.34 billion social media accounts and deleted 22 million posts. AP

China’s Cyberspace Administration says it has recently shuttered 1.34 billion social media accounts and deleted 22 million posts. AP The ruling Chinese Communist Party (CCP) is stepping up propaganda and censorship efforts ahead of its 20th national congress, tightening control of domestic internet users and spreading its official narrative overseas. The country’s powerful Cyberspace Administration

Macau to broaden reach of national security law in response to Pelosi’s Taiwan trip — Radio Free Asia

Macau is looking to broaden categories of offense under its existing security law, including changing

Plans by authorities in Macau to amend the city’s national security law were likely sparked by the recent visit of U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to the democratic island of Taiwan, and could result in a crackdown on civil society and the criminalization of speech, analysts told RFA. Macau’s security chief Wong Sio Chak said

Macau to broaden reach of national security law in response to Pelosi’s Taiwan trip — Radio Free Asia

Macau is looking to broaden categories of offense under its existing security law, including changing

Plans by authorities in Macau to amend the city’s national security law were likely sparked by the recent visit of U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to the democratic island of Taiwan, and could result in a crackdown on civil society and the criminalization of speech, analysts told RFA. Macau’s security chief Wong Sio Chak said

China steps up threats amid reports of unofficial Taiwan visit by Nancy Pelosi — Radio Free Asia

Singapore's Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong (R) shakes hands with U.S. Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi at the Istana Presidential Palace in Singapore during a visit to the Asia-Pacific region, Aug. 1, 2022. Credit: Singapore's Ministry of Communications and Information / AFP

China warned on Monday that any visit by U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, who is currently leading a congressional delegation on an Asian tour, to the democratic island of Taiwan would lead to “very serious developments and consequences.” While Taiwan wasn’t on Pelosi’s official four-country itinerary, RFA sources and sources cited by local media and

Hong Kong government plans new law banning computer data deemed harmful to Hong Kong — Radio Free Asia

The Computer Network Crime Subcommittee working under the Law Reform Commission of Hong Kong (LRC) issued a consultation paper on July 20, 2022, on

Authorities in Hong Kong are planning a new law regulating cybercrime, in a move that could lay the groundwork for China-style censorship of the city’s internet. The law, which is currently at the consultation stage via the city’s Law Reform Commission, would create new crimes including hacking, or unlawful interference with computer systems, as well

Elderly Catholic priest begins three-day hunger protest outside Hong Kong prison — Radio Free Asia

Italian missionary-turned-rights activist Franco Mella, 74, holds a three-day protest outside a maximum security jail in Hong Kong, refusing food and calling for the release of political prisoners, on Lantau Island overlooking Shek Pik Prison, July 13, 2022. Credit: RFA

A Catholic priest on Thursday began a three-day protest outside a maximum security jail in Hong Kong, refusing food and calling for the release of political prisoners, as two icons of former protests in Hong Kong were sentenced to jail and a top human rights barrister defended herself against spying allegations in court. Italian missionary-turned-rights

‘Hong Kong must not become chaotic again,’ China’s Xi warns on handover anniversary — Radio Free Asia

China's President Xi Jinping (R) standing with Hong Kong's new Chief Executive John Lee (L) after Lee was sworn in as the city's new leader, during a ceremony to inaugurate the city's new government in Hong Kong on July 1, 2022. Credit: Hong Kong's Information Services Department.

Chinese leader Xi Jinping swore in a new, security-focused government in Hong Kong on Friday, 25 years after Britain handed the city back to China, saying the current arrangements — which have seen a citywide crackdown on peaceful dissent and political opposition — are here to stay. “For this kind of good system, there is

China’s Xi Jinping says Hong Kong ‘risen from the ashes’ amid crackdown on dissent — Radio Free Asia

China's President Xi Jinping speaks following his arrival via high-speed rail across the border in Hong Kong on June 30, 2022, for celebrations marking the 25th anniversary of the city's handover from Britain to China. AFP

China’s President Xi Jinping speaks following his arrival via high-speed rail across the border in Hong Kong on June 30, 2022, for celebrations marking the 25th anniversary of the city’s handover from Britain to China. AFP Chinese leader Xi Jinping arrived in Hong Kong on Thursday ahead of the 25th anniversary of Chinese Communist Party

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