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Chinese Muslim children being separated from their families in Xinjiang
The BBC reports that China is deliberately separating Muslim children from their families, faith and language in its far western region of…
Fears protests could worsen in Hong Kong as police make arrests
There is concern in Hong Kong that the situation could worsen after police arrested more than a dozen people following protests earlier…
Journalists’ investigation reveals that Chinese border police are secretly installing surveillance apps on visitors’ phones
Chinese border police are secretly installing surveillance apps on the phones of visitors and downloading personal information as part of the government’s…
Protesters force their way into Hong Kong’s legislature
Update: Hong Kong police are using tear gas outside the Legco building, Verna Yu reports from the ground. “The scene outside Legco…
Photo Story: Protests continue in Hong Kong
Protesters face off with police on a blocked road next to the Legislative Council in Hong Kong, China, 01 July 2019. Anti-extradition…
Tension between the Vatican and China
The Vatican has told bishops and priests in China that they must follow their own consciences in deciding whether to register with…
Fresh wave of protests in Hong Kong
Several hundred people rallied in Hong Kong on Friday after the expiry of a deadline protesters set for the government to completely…
Pressure continues on HK leader Carrie Lam to resign
Joshua Wong, Hong Kong's most prominent student activist, upon his release from prison has called for the resignation of leader Carrie Lam,…
Huge turnout for ‘black rally’ in Hong Kong to demand resignation of the territory’s leader
Channel News Asia reports that tens of thousands of people took to the streets in Hong Kong on Sunday dressed in black…
Messaging service Telegram the victim of a cyberattack
Messaging platform Telegram has said it was hit by a powerful cyberattack that coincided with protests this week in Hong Kong. Telegram…
China blocks websites, internet accounts
Chinese authorities launched a new campaign to clean up its internet, amid a fresh wave of censorship by Beijing blocking more foreign…
Hong Kong postpones debate of controversial bill (Updated)
UPDATED: Police have fired rubber bullets and tear gas at protesters in Hong Kong where anger at a new extradition bill has…