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Hong Kong tightens prison rules, allowing visit restrictions on national security grounds. Brandon Yau of Waiting Bird said it seemed some authorities believed ex-protesters were still planning organised resistance in jail, but it doesn’t match reality. apnews.com/article/hong-k…

The Hong Kong government unveiled proposals to regulate online ride-hailing services provided by tech companies like Uber, requiring platforms, cars and drivers to be licensed before hitting the road. apnews.com/article/hong-k…

Hong Kong police arrest 4 men linked to a Taiwan-based group and accuse them of subversion apnews.com/article/hong-k…

Hong Kong’s government proposed a registration system that would recognize same-sex partnerships formed overseas, granting such couples more rights in the city. But rights activists like Jimmy Sham questioned why they had to register overseas first. apnews.com/article/hong-k…

Hong Kong pro-democracy political party League of Social Democrats announced it had disbanded due to immense political pressure, the latest casualty in a years-long crackdown that has already quieted much of the city’s once-vocal opposition. apnews.com/article/league…

Since the NSL came into effect, Hong Kong has arrested 332 people and convicted 165 for various national security crimes, according to government figures. Officials, including city leader John Lee, have repeatedly argued that the law only targets a "small portion of people".2⃣

Hong Kong’s top American diplomat said on Thursday that the policies of the Chinese and Hong Kong governments have curtailed freedoms, pointing to the cases of jailed prominent activist Jimmy Lai and what he called “transnational regression.” apnews.com/article/hong-k…

The U.S. consulate in HK condemned the city’s government for what it called repression of U.S. Independence Day celebrations after local authorities reportedly cautioned teachers and students not to attend such events organized by American diplomats. apnews.com/article/hong-k…

China Labour Bulletin, a Hong Kong-based group that advocated for workers rights for decades, announced its shutdown abruptly on Thursday, citing financial difficulties and debt issues. apnews.com/article/china-…

China’s national security authorities in Hong Kong and the city’s police launched their first publicly known joint operation, raiding the homes of six people on suspicion of colluding with foreign forces to endanger national security. apnews.com/article/hong-k…

Hong Kong police accused a mobile game application of advocating armed revolution and promoting secessionist agendas, saying that those who publish it or share it with others online may risk violating national security laws. apnews.com/article/hong-k…

Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong charged under Beijing-imposed security law for second time. He was charged with conspiracy to collude with foreign forces on Friday. apnews.com/article/hong-k…

June 4 Hong Kong: A very rarely seen slogan was seen tonight at Victoria Park - “Vindication of June 4 is getting closer”. A man wearing it was taken away by police van swiftly. This is the 6th year since the commemoration vigil was banned after it was held for 3 decades in HK.

For most Chinese, the 36th anniversary of a bloody crackdown that ended pro-democracy protests passed like any other weekday. While the decades-old Hong Kong vigil has vanished, some chose to commemorate in their own ways. apnews.com/article/china-…