Hong Kong anti-government protests23 Mar 2026HK police can now demand phone passwords under new national security rulesThose who do not comply can be jailed for up to a year and fined up to HK$100,000 ($12,700; £9,600).23 Mar 20264 Mar 2026Men on trial accused of 'shadow policing' for China on British soilThe duo are alleged to have carried out surveillance on Hong Kong pro-democracy campaigners.4 Mar 20269 Feb 2026Twenty years is 'a death sentence', son of British media tycoon jailed by China saysA Hong Kong court sentences the 78-year-old British citizen Jimmy Lai to 20 years in prison after he was found guilty of national security offences last December.9 Feb 20269 Feb 2026Hong Kong pro-democracy tycoon Jimmy Lai gets 20 years' jailLai's supporters say this amounts to a death sentence, but authorities say it demonstrates the rule of law.9 Feb 202622 Jan 2026National security trial for HK's Tiananmen activists beginsProsecutors claim the group's call to end China's one-party rule is subversive to the constitution.22 Jan 202615 Dec 2025Pro-democracy Hong Kong tycoon Jimmy Lai convicted in high-profile national security trialThe 78-year-old UK citizen was convicted of lobbying foreign governments to impose sanctions on HK and China.15 Dec 202519 Aug 2025Hong Kong summons UK, Australia envoys after activists granted asylumEx-lawmaker Ted Hui and pro-independence activist Tony Chung have received asylum in Australia and UK, respectively.19 Aug 202514 Aug 2025Jimmy Lai could die in prison, Hong Kong tycoon's son tells BBCSebastien Lai says he fears the pro-democracy tycoon will "die in prison" if convicted.14 Aug 202526 Jul 2025UK condemns Hong Kong cash offer for help in arresting activists David Lammy and Yvette Cooper describe the bounties as "another example of transnational repression".26 Jul 2025...
