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· Carl Samson
Global outcry as Hong Kong jails 45 pro-democracy activists
Forty-five pro-democracy activists, journalists and ex-lawmakers were sentenced to prison terms of four to 10 years on Tuesday in Hong Kong’s largest national security trial. The case, rooted in their participation in a 2020 unofficial primary election, has drawn international…
· Michelle De Pacina
Hong Kong unveils new national security law with tougher penalties
The Hong Kong government has unveiled a draft bill for new national security laws, known as Article 23, raising further concerns about diminishing freedoms in the city. About the bill: The proposed bill, which would be added to Hong Kong‘s mini-constitution and co-exist with the…
· Michelle De Pacina
Meta shuts down thousands of accounts linked to Chinese ‘Spamouflage’ campaign
Security researchers at Meta have identified and exposed a four-year-long propaganda campaign that they have linked to the Chinese government. Removing the “Spamouflage” campaign: Meta removed 7,704 Facebook accounts, 954 Facebook pages, 15 Facebook groups and 15 Instagram…
· Michelle De Pacina
Hong Kong court rejects government’s injunction to ban pro-democracy protest song
The High Court of Hong Kong has rejected a government’s injunction to ban the pro-democracy protest song “Glory to Hong Kong.” High Court’s ruling: In Judge Anthony Chan’s ruling, he noted that banning the song undermines freedom of expression and could potentially cause a…
· Michelle De Pacina
Hong Kong protest song vanishes from social media and music platforms
The popular Hong Kong protest anthem “Glory to Hong Kong” has disappeared from several music streaming services and social media platforms. About the anthem: The unofficial protest anthem became widely known and sung during the 2019 pro-democracy protests.
· Carl Samson
Over 50,000 petition to bar Donnie Yen as Oscar presenter over his support for CCP
Over 50,000 people have signed a petition demanding the Academy Awards Committee to withdraw its invitation to Donnie Yen to present an Oscar due to his support for the Chinese government. Yen, 59, was among those named last week as a presenter for the 95th Academy Awards, which…
· William Yuk
Jackson Wang blasts media as anti-China ‘propaganda bullsh*t’ during London concert
Hong Kong-born singer and rapper Jackson Wang delivered an emotionally charged speech denouncing media as anti-China during the London leg of his Magic Man World Tour. Several videos of the GOT7 member’s speech on Jan. 12 have been shared by fans on Chinese social media, already…
· Bryan Ke
Google slammed by Hong Kong leaders for refusing to remove protest anthem from search results
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· Michelle De Pacina
Hong Kong activist ‘Grandma Wong’ sentenced to 8 months in jail over pro-democracy protests
Veteran activist Alexandra Wong, popularly known as “Grandma Wong,” was sentenced to eight months in jail over her participation in pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong. Wong, 66, was sentenced at the Eastern Court on Wednesday with two counts of unlawful assembly in connection…
· Bryan Ke
Cantopop star Eason Chan ‘very stressed’ after a year of unemployment has him down to $3.8 million
Cantopop star Eason Chan, 47, revealed in a livestream that his savings have dwindled to 30 million Hong Kong dollars (approximately $3.82 million) because of the COVID-19 pandemic. "I'm really very stressed now. Because of the pandemic, I haven't had work in about a year," Chan…
· Ryan General
Chinese man bikes across the US on ‘lonely’ trip to support Hong Kong independence
A man from China is biking across the U.S. to raise awareness about preserving Hong Kong's independence. Alex Lee, who grew up in a small village near Beijing, started to ride his bike from California and has covered thousands of miles so far, reaching Grand Rapids this…
· Ryan General
Jackie Chan wishes to join the CCP, Chinese social media users say he’s not qualified
Action superstar Jackie Chan has publicly expressed his interest in joining the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) during a symposium for Chinese film in Beijing last week. CCP admirer: The martial arts icon revealed his desire to become an official member of the CCP after being…
· Editorial Staff
What Chinese Clubhouse Users Talked About for the 12 Hours Before the App Was Banned
Clubhouse, a pioneering audio-only social media platform, is not available in China. But this was not the case before the night of Feb. 8, when censorship authorities silenced the app and threw it outside the Great Firewall. The move appears to have resulted from recent activity…
· Ryan General
‘Mulan’ Star Becomes the New Face of Louis Vuitton in China
Fashion house Louis Vuitton recently announced on Weibo that actress Liu Yifei is its new brand ambassador in China. Celebrity Ambassador: Liu, who starred in Disney’s live-action version of “Mulan,” now joins the ranks of other Louis Vuitton celebrity ambassadors, such as…
· Bryan Ke
Jackie Chan’s Dad Was a Spy Who Met His Opium-Dealing Mom During an Arrest
Hong Kong superstar Jackie Chan was already an adult when he discovered that his father was a former spy and his mother was a drug dealer. The revelation happened during the production of the 2003 documentary “Traces of the Dragon: Jackie Chan and His Lost Family,” which was…
· Carl Samson
Indonesian Journalist Who Lost Her Eye in Protests is Now Suing the HK Police
An Indonesian journalist who lost an eye while covering a clash between protesters and police officers in Hong Kong has expressed her intent to pursue justice. Veby Mega Indah, 39, is now permanently blind in the right eye after getting shot with what is believed to be a rubber…
· Bryan Ke
‘Batman’ Poster Pulled After Chinese Fans Accuses DC of Supporting Hong Kong Protests
A poster for the upcoming comic book “Dark Knight Returns: The Golden Child” was pulled after many Chinese people criticized DC Comics for its portrayal of Batwoman in the “Future is Young” image. The ad, which was posted on DC’s Instagram and on the official Batman Twitter page…
· Carl Samson
12-Year-Old Boy Become the Youngest to Be CONVICTED Over Hong Kong Protests
A 12-year-old boy has reportedly become the youngest person convicted in the Hong Kong protests. The minor, who cannot be identified, was arrested on his way to school on Oct. 4, the day after he had vandalized locations in the Mong Kok area of Kowloon.
· Ryan General
Hong Kong Deploys Controversial ‘Anti-Riot Sound Device’ to Make Protesters Dizzy and Sick
Activists in Hong Kong are speaking against the use of an anti-riot sound device that the local authorities have started using against protesters. The controversial device, which emits a low-frequency “woo-woo” sound, has been called a weapon by critics as it allegedly causes…
· Bryan Ke
China Deploys Army in Hong Kong to Clean Up Streets
China has deployed soldiers from the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) to help clear the barricades set up by protesters on Saturday. PLA soldiers are working at lightning speed to clear away bricks from the streets of Kowloon Tong. #HongKonghttps://t.co/qv37D9UeQQ…