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The Hong Kong protests began in 2019 in opposition to a proposed extradition law that would have allowed the transfer of fugitives to mainland China, among other jurisdictions. The demonstrations escalated into a much wider and prolonged anti-government movement that resulted in increasingly violent clashes between protesters and police across the city. The social unrest continues to simmer amid the coronavirus pandemic that has shut down parts of the city.
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The Hong Kong protests began in 2019 in opposition to a proposed extradition law that would have allowed the transfer of fugitives to mainland China, among other jurisdictions. The demonstrations escalated into a much wider and prolonged anti-government movement that resulted in increasingly violent clashes between protesters and police across the city. The social unrest continues to simmer amid the coronavirus pandemic that has shut down parts of the city.
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[Hong Kong woman faces 2019 protest charges after returning from Australia Ami Chan Hui-ching, charged with possessing laser pointers and spray paint for illegal use in anti-government protests, released on HK\$10,000 bail.](https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3345989/hong-kong-woman-faces-2019-protest-charges-after-returning-australia)
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[As I see it \| Western media criticism of the Jimmy Lai case verdict needs a fact checkWhile some critiques of the former media boss’ sentencing come down to different standards of governance and journalism, others are steeped in hypocrisy.](https://www.scmp.com/opinion/hong-kong-opinion/article/3343269/western-media-criticism-jimmy-lai-case-verdict-needs-fact-check)
14 Feb 2026 - 9:30AM
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[Editorial \| Jimmy Lai trial shows Hong Kong’s rule of law remains robust The court arrived at the sentences based on the law and the evidence, consistent with the role and responsibilities of the city’s independent judiciary.](https://www.scmp.com/opinion/comment/article/3342955/jimmy-lai-trial-shows-hong-kongs-rule-law-remains-robust)
10 Feb 2026 - 7:15AM
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1 Feb 2026 - 7:20PM
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[Jimmy Lai may complete non-national security jail terms by June: prosecutorProsecutor says with one-third guilty plea discount factored in, Lai may finish sentences for four other criminal cases on June 11.](https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3339524/jimmy-lai-trial-hong-kong-judges-hear-mitigation-arguments-defence)
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18 Dec 2025 - 10:38PM
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[Hong Kong court’s verdict in Jimmy Lai trial sheds light on law, experts sayJudges stress that Lai’s actions before enactment of national security law were not the subject of any charges, serving only as background.](https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3336542/hong-kong-courts-verdict-jimmy-lai-trial-sheds-light-law-experts-say)
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[Jimmy Lai’s conviction in Hong Kong becomes flashpoint between China, WestWestern nations unlikely to hit city with more sanctions as they need Beijing’s cooperation to offset unfair US trade practices, experts say.](https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3336533/jimmy-lais-conviction-hong-kong-becomes-flashpoint-between-china-west)
16 Dec 2025 - 1:25AM
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[Jimmy Lai’s ‘rabid hatred’ of party led him down ‘thorny path’: Hong Kong courtJudges find former media boss guilty of national security offences, dismissing his ‘inconsistent, contradictory and unreliable’ testimony.](https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3336529/jimmy-lais-rabid-hatred-party-led-him-down-thorny-path-hong-kong-court)
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[Hong Kong’s Jimmy Lai used personal ties to seek foreign sanctions: court ruling Former media boss tapped into vast political network for intervention against Beijing and Hong Kong, according to 857-page judgment.](https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3336521/hong-kongs-jimmy-lai-used-personal-ties-seek-foreign-sanctions-court-ruling)
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[Hong Kong’s national security police arrest 2 over alleged seditious online postsMan and woman held over alleged seditious posts on social media, while police also seize suspected marijuana during search at Kwai Chung home.](https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3334096/hong-kongs-national-security-arrest-2-over-alleged-seditious-social-media-posts)
25 Nov 2025 - 9:01PM
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11 Nov 2025 - 9:20PM
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[Profile \| How actor Anthony Wong survived terrible films, ‘shut out’ by mainland China From humble beginnings, Anthony Wong overcame adversity to become one of Hong Kong’s top actors and a man unafraid to speak out.](https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3331616/chaotic-life-anthony-wong-three-time-hong-kong-best-actor-shut-out-china)
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[Cleared Hong Kong bomb suspect remanded after arrest over inciting unrestNg Tsz-lok spent nearly 5½ years in custody over his alleged role in unrelated conspiracy to trigger explosions at public venues in 2020.](https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3330904/cleared-hong-kong-bomb-suspect-remanded-after-arrest-over-inciting-unrest)
30 Oct 2025 - 6:51PM
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[Acquitted bomb plot suspect among 5 arrested in Hong Kong over rioting, seditionPolice say two men, three women arrested on offences linked to 2019 protests, with source naming one as 32-year-old Ng Tsz-lok.](https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3330789/acquitted-bomb-plot-defendant-among-5-arrested-hong-kong-over-rioting)
29 Oct 2025 - 11:35PM
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[3 Hongkongers jailed for up to 18 years for conspiracy over 2019-20 bomb plotsLukas Ho handed 18 years for masterminding attacks, while Lee Ka-pan and Cheung Ka-chun each jailed for 16 years and eight months.](https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3330418/3-hongkongers-jailed-18-years-conspiracy-over-2019-20-bomb-plots)
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[3 Hongkongers guilty of conspiracy in 2019-20 bomb plots unrepentant, court hears Prosecutor calls for stiff sentences, citing reports trio still resented local authorities and had not changed during their 5½-year incarceration.](https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3328526/3-hongkongers-guilty-conspiracy-2019-20-bomb-plots-unrepentant-court-hears)
10 Oct 2025 - 5:25PM
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9 Oct 2025 - 5:00PM
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[Opinion \| Even in the West, the era of consequence-free expression is overAcross all societies, social media storms, legal risks and consumer activism have created a volatile new normal.](https://www.scmp.com/opinion/world-opinion/article/3327429/even-west-era-consequence-free-expression-over)
2 Oct 2025 - 8:30PM
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[Mother of wanted Hong Kong activist Hau Chung-yu summoned for police questioningForce asks mother of activist linked to subversive ‘Hong Kong Parliament’ to visit station to ‘assist with an investigation’, source says.](https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3325676/mother-wanted-hong-kong-activist-hau-chung-yu-summoned-police-questioning)
17 Sep 2025 - 8:02PM
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[Hong Kong activist wins appeal against riot conviction after trial judge’s error Court quashes Alvin Cheng’s conviction after trial judge allowed prosecutors to alter their allegations midway through proceedings.](https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3324476/hong-kong-activist-wins-appeal-against-riot-conviction-after-trial-judges-error)
5 Sep 2025 - 5:11PM
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[3 Hongkongers found guilty of conspiracy over 2019-20 bomb plotsTrio found guilty of conspiring to blow up targets at three public venues but jury clears them of terrorism charges along with four others.](https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3324306/7-hongkongers-acquitted-terrorism-charges-over-2019-20-bomb-plots)
4 Sep 2025 - 11:14PM
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[Letters \| Decision of tribunal in Hong Kong against solicitor is irreproachableReaders discuss the banning of a solicitor from practising in the city, a Hong Kong tennis player’s achievements, and the effect of Trump’s tariffs on the Global South.](https://www.scmp.com/opinion/letters/article/3323901/decision-tribunal-hong-kong-against-solicitor-irreproachable)
2 Sep 2025 - 11:30AM
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The Hong Kong protests began in 2019 in opposition to a proposed extradition law that would have allowed the transfer of fugitives to mainland China, among other jurisdictions. The demonstrations escalated into a much wider and prolonged anti-government movement that resulted in increasingly violent clashes between protesters and police across the city. The social unrest continues to simmer amid the coronavirus pandemic that has shut down parts of the city.
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