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Chinese state-linked observatory sought New Zealand site, spy agency says

NZSIS said China’s intelligence services were the most active espionage threat it faced.
NZSIS said China’s intelligence services were the most active espionage threat it faced.

Hong Kong sentences 19-year-old to probation for ‘seditious’ toilet graffiti

Leung Kai-lok, who has autism spectrum disorder, was found guilty in July of acting with “seditious intention” and admitted to destroying property.
Leung Kai-lok, who has autism spectrum disorder, was found guilty in July of acting with “seditious intention” and admitted to destroying property.

China dismisses Philippine education concerns as 'political provocation'

Hong Kong independent bookstores to close after police raids

Have A Nice Stay bookstore posted a sign outside its shop saying it would close effective immediately.
Have A Nice Stay bookstore posted a sign outside its shop saying it would close effective immediately.

UK police charge man over Iran-linked spying offences

Hong Kong police arrest five over ‘seditious’ books

Have A Nice Stay was one of the two independent bookstores raided in Mong Kok on July 15.
Have A Nice Stay was one of the two independent bookstores raided in Mong Kok on July 15.

Hong Kong police raid independent bookstore run by former journalists

Have a Nice Stay bookstore in 2023. It was one of the bookshops raided by Hong Kong police on July 15.
Have a Nice Stay bookstore in 2023. It was one of the bookshops raided by Hong Kong police on July 15.

Hong Kong to sentence activist and former student leader Joshua Wong in September

Joshua Wong was charged in 2025 under the city’s Beijing-imposed national security law in a move slammed by rights groups.
Joshua Wong was charged in 2025 under the city’s Beijing-imposed national security law in a move slammed by rights groups.

Hong Kong arrests booksellers suspected of selling 'seditious' publications

Hong Kong leader uncertain on second term in office

FILE PHOTO: Chief Executive of Hong Kong John Lee attends a press conference in Beijing, China December 16, 2025. REUTERS/Tingshu Wang/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Chief Executive of Hong Kong John Lee attends a press conference in Beijing, China December 16, 2025. REUTERS/Tingshu Wang/File Photo

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