China – General

China – Hong Kong

China Daily Editorial: (HK) Robust national security legal system urged

China Daily Editorial: (HK) Robust national security legal system urged

Experts advocate sound framework to safeguard interests of people, entities By Yang Zekun | China Daily | Updated: 2024-04-16 07:05 ...
Portuguese national sentenced to 5 years in Hong Kong prison under security law over ‘demonising China’

Portuguese national sentenced to 5 years in Hong Kong prison under security law over ‘demonising China’

Header image : District Court Judge Ernest Lin  HKFP A Portuguese national has been sentenced to five years in prison ...
RTHK’s AI presenters ‘enhance productivity’ and relieve staff shortages, Hong Kong broadcaster says

RTHK’s AI presenters ‘enhance productivity’ and relieve staff shortages, Hong Kong broadcaster says

They sacked all their staff with any hint of political opinion and now they have AI presenters due to "staff ...
Book review: ‘Freedom Undone’

Book review: ‘Freedom Undone’

The Hong Konger reviews this title Hong Kong was never a full democracy, but it was vibrant. Its people lived ...
Hong Kong still ‘very attractive’ to legal talent, justice secretary says

Hong Kong still ‘very attractive’ to legal talent, justice secretary says

Secretary for Justice Paul Lam also says many developing countries are eager to get legal training in Hong Kong Department ...

China – Lawyers

IAPL: China: Immediately release rights lawyer Yu Wensheng and activist Xu Yan

IAPL: China: Immediately release rights lawyer Yu Wensheng and activist Xu Yan

13 April marks the first anniversary of the detention of human rights lawyer Yu Wensheng and his wife, activist Xu ...
IAPL: Chinese authorities still persecute dissidents’ families years after their release

IAPL: Chinese authorities still persecute dissidents’ families years after their release

Several human rights organizations say China has intensified persecution against human rights lawyers and their family members in recent months, ...
Perkins Coie is closing its Shanghai office

Perkins Coie is closing its Shanghai office

Perkins Coie is closing its Shanghai office while emphasizing that it remains committed to its China practice and clients. Perkins ...
IAPL: UK: Protect China’s lawyers – England and Wales body

IAPL: UK: Protect China’s lawyers – England and Wales body

The legislative and regulatory framework of lawyers working in the People’s Republic of China challenges their independence and legitimate activities, ...