Fierce critic of Beijing testifies for first time as he faces up to life in prison
UK premier said he had ‘frank’ discussions with Xi Jinping at G20 but declined to air criticism publicly
Legal scholar Benny Tai receives 10-year penalty as authorities stamp out dissent in Chinese territory
Chinese territory launches courtesy campaign over fears reputation for rudeness is hurting economy
Editors of now-closed outlet Stand News face being jailed for up to two years in landmark case
Fans dismayed by gold medal fencer’s apparent support for Beijing’s crackdown on Chinese territory
Many judges have lost sight of their traditional role as defenders of the liberty of the subject
Departure of Lord Jonathan Sumption and Lord Lawrence Collins comes after criticism from human rights groups
Two defendants acquitted of conspiracy to commit subversion in closely watched case
Beijing seeks to quash opposition political leadership by targeting 47 figures under sweeping legislation
Google’s streaming company considers appeal and voices concern about impact on freedom of expression
Judgment raises pressure on US tech companies operating in Chinese territory to block the song
Critics say legislation will further erode civil liberties in the Chinese territory
Former buffer zone to deter smugglers is now part of Beijing’s hopes for greater integration with mainland
Legislators are fast-tracking national security bill as Chinese territory aligns itself more closely with Beijing
International businesses are uncertain on how some laws and rules apply to their operations
Bill fuels concerns of erosion of civil liberties as territory aligns with mainland China
The creative sector is struggling to revive the glory days of its iconic films and pop culture
US law firm acts as data security laws in territory look set to be strengthened on same lines as China’s
Social media commentators’ fury grows after Argentine football star played match in Japan a few days later
Chinese territory had pinned hopes on Argentine football player’s appearance as it seeks to revive status as global hub
Experts warn proposed measure targeting espionage and state secrets could harm financial hub’s standing
Heavy police presence deployed while members of public queued overnight in support
The territory’s growing reliance on China has turned into a distinctly mixed blessing — with questions of how long hallmarks of its own system can endure
One of Chinese Communist party’s most outspoken critics faces prospect of life in prison
