Tokyo court hears racial profiling case

Tokyo court hears racial profiling case

A Tokyo court is hearing a case alleging racial profiling by the Japanese police. Three foreign-born residents are seeking about 20-thousand dollars in damages in the unprecedented lawsuit. Chris Gilbert has more from Tokyo.

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Hong Kong deports press freedom group staffer from city

A representative for Reporters Without Borders was detained and deported from Hong Kong, according to the press freedom advocacy group. The organisation described it as a "new decline" in press freedoms. Laura Westbrook has more.

April 11, 2024 24

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What Article 23 means for the future of Hong Kong and its once vibrant pro-democracy movement

By Michael C. Davis, O.P. Jindal Global University Lawmakers in Hong Kong passed new security legislation on March 19, 2024, handing authorities in the semi-autonomous city-state further power to clamp down on dissent. The law, under Article 23, has been decades in the making but was resisted for a long time by protesters who feared the legislation’s effect on civil liberties in Hong Kong, a special administrative […]

March 22, 2024 19

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A fresh set of national security offences is coming into force in Hong Kong

A fresh set of national security offences is coming into force in Hong Kong, after lawmakers unanimously approved a new law on Tuesday. Authorities say it is necessary for stability, but critics fear will further erode civil liberties. Laura Westbrook reports.

March 20, 2024 25

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Hong Kong lawmakers are holding a special meeting to resume reading of the city’s domestic national security legislation

Hong Kong lawmakers are holding a special meeting to resume reading of the city's domestic national security legislation. Authorities have accelerated the vetting of the bill, after the city's leader said he wanted the legislative process to be completed "at full speed." Laura Westbrook reports.

March 19, 2024 32

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Hong Kong tables controversial Article 23 legislation

Days after Beijing asked Hong Kong to swiftly enact home-grown security laws, the city's legislative council has tabled a draft bill for discussion. Lawmakers say there's an 'urgent need' to pass the law and safeguard national security. Article 23 is separate from a security law imposed by Beijing which came into effect in 2020 following months of pro-democracy protests. Neha Poonia has more.

March 8, 2024 35

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Beijing hits back at Moody’s gloomier outlook

Beijing says it was "unwarranted and flawed" for the credit rating agency Moody's to give a gloomier outlook on China. Here's Andrew Wood in Hong Kong.

December 6, 2023 14

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Hong Kong democracy activist skips bail by moving to Canada

A Hong Kong democracy activist says she's skipped bail and moved to Canada. Agnes Chow was arrested in 2020 for allegedly colluding with foreign forces to endanger national security. Here's Andrew Wood in Hong Kong.

December 4, 2023 8

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Hong Kong investigates alleged dog meat illegal sales

Hong Kong is investigating alleged sales of dog meat in the city, after a Facebook page apparently offered the banned meat. Here's Andrew Wood in Hong Kong.

November 20, 2023 3