Forty-seven defendants, including well-known figures like Joshua Wong, are charged with subversion under the national security law that China imposed in 2020.
Tag: Lam, Carrie (1957- )
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In Hong Kong Election, John Lee Is Running Uncontested
John Lee, a Beijing loyalist who oversaw the crackdown on pro-democracy protests, built his career by deepening his contacts within the mainland security services.
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John Lee, Who Led Crackdown on Hong Kong Protests, May Lead City
John Lee, who spent his career in Hong Kong’s security services, is likely to continue Beijing’s emphasis on political stability above all else.
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Carrie Lam, Hong Kong’s Leader, Will Not Seek Second Term
Mrs. Lam has been criticized by residents and pro-Beijing lawmakers for mixed messaging and mishandling the city’s fifth coronavirus outbreak.
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In Hong Kong, China’s Covid Aid Gets the Cold Shoulder
Disputes about medics, squat toilets and diaper-changing duties underscore longstanding tensions between residents of Hong Kong and the mainland.