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Chinese President Xi Jinping votes on a proposal to draft a security law on Hong Kong during the closing session of the National Peoples Congress at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on May 28, 2020. (AFP)

China's parliament approves Hong Kong national security bill

According to a draft released last week, the law would allow Chinese mainland security agencies to operate openly in...

28 May 2020 1:28 PM IST

Police guard an MTR station exit near the Legislative Council in Hong Kong on May 27, 2020, ahead of a debate over a law that bans insulting Chinas national anthem. (AFP)

Why is China pushing the Hong Kong security law?

The protests in Hong Kong and the reaction in Beijing illustrate a fundamental divide that has once again bubbled to the...

27 May 2020 2:24 PM IST

Taiwans President Tsai Ing-wen speaking at the Taipei Guest House as part of her inauguration for her second term as in office, in Taipei. (AFP)

Taiwan president rejects Beijing rule, asserts independence

China views Taiwan as part of its territory and has vowed to seize it by force if necessary

20 May 2020 2:02 PM IST

Pro-democracy protesters wearing face mask raise a Hong Kong colonial flag during a protest at a shopping mall in Hong Kong.(AP)

Hong Kong democracy rallies to make a comeback as pandemic eases

Pro-democracy unions and social media posts have called for people to gather and shout slogans in their neighbourhoods...

1 May 2020 12:33 PM IST

Nathan Law is Hong Kongs youngest ever lawmaker. (AFP)

'The world should stand up to China over Hong Kong'

Pro-democracy activist Nathan Law explains how Hong Kong's fate shows China's true authoritarianism

3 July 2020 10:11 AM IST

Police detain a protester after spraying pepper spray during a protest in Causeway Bay before the annual handover march in Hong Kong, Wednesday, July. 1, 2020. (AP)

Hong Kong police make first arrest under new security law

Police force had issued statement that they would consider protesters promoting Hong Kong's separation from China as...

1 July 2020 12:44 PM IST