Hong Kong police arrested a woman for alleged sedition outside the West Kowloon Law Courts Building, hours before leaders of a Tiananmen vigil group were found guilty under the national security law.

A Hong Kong student avoided a jail sentence for seditious acts under the domestic national security law, with the court citing his good background, young age, and the limited impact of his offenses as 'exceptional circumstances'.

A Taiwanese subsidiary of a Hong Kong logistics company has reportedly informed clients it will not ship 'prohibited books' to Hong Kong, citing compliance with Beijing's national security law.

Hong Kong police have raided independent bookstores and arrested five individuals, with authorities stating that booksellers must ensure titles do not violate national security laws. This action highlights the ongoing crackdown on dissent in the city.

A Hong Kong man pleaded guilty under the national security law to inciting subversion by promoting a pro-Taiwan party and disseminating anti-Communist messages.

Two Hong Kong men, Chan Tai-sum and Ng Chi-tung, have pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit secession under the national security law for joining a Taiwan-based pro-independence group. They admitted to joining out of curiosity or to seek asylum in Canada and have been remanded for sentencing.

Wu Chi-wai, former chairman of Hong Kong's Democratic Party and an ex-opposition lawmaker, has been released from prison after serving time for subversion under the national security law. He was among the 47 pro-democracy figures charged in a landmark national security case.

Hong Kong national security police raided an independent bookstore and arrested two individuals, including a former pro-democracy district councilor, on suspicion of sedition. The arrests are part of an ongoing crackdown under the national security law.

Hong Kong's leader, John Lee, defended plans to grant the city's chief executive power to certify criminal acts as national security offenses. He vowed to use this power prudently to plug loopholes in the national security law.

April marked the 70th month since Beijing imposed the national security law in Hong Kong, with the government applying to seize assets of Apple Daily founder Jimmy Lai, who is serving a 20-year prison sentence. The period also included National Education Day.

A Hong Kong retiree has been sentenced to one year in jail under the domestic national security law for making seditious remarks on social media, including suggestions that a past fire could incite unrest.

Hong Kong authorities have filed an application to confiscate properties linked to crimes committed by former media boss Jimmy Lai Chee-ying, in accordance with the city's national security laws.

The US is reportedly advising its citizens to comply with requests from Hong Kong police to provide phone and computer passwords, raising concerns about digital privacy and rights in the region. Hong Kong authorities have since defended these legal changes, which make it illegal to withhold smartphone passwords in national security investigations, following the US alert.

Authorities in China's semi-autonomous Hong Kong are further restricting civil liberties, with police now able to demand mobile phone data from individuals suspected of violating national security laws.

Hong Kong police have charged two men with a new terrorism offense under the national security law, related to an alleged bomb plot from three years ago.

Palantir CEO Alex Karp denied the Pentagon uses AI for domestic surveillance amid an ongoing dispute with Anthropic over AI usage and a national security lawsuit. Now, nearly 150 retired judges have publicly sided with Anthropic in its legal battle with the Department of War.

A Hong Kong court has sentenced the father of a pro-democracy activist, who is wanted in the US, to prison for violating the national security law by attempting to cancel his daughter's insurance contract. This ruling highlights the authorities' increasing pressure on families of overseas activists.

Kwok Yin-sang, father of a U.S.-based activist, has been sentenced to eight months in jail under Hong Kong's national security law, marking the first case against a family member of an activist living abroad.

A Hong Kong appeals court has upheld the convictions and sentences of a dozen democracy campaigners jailed for subversion during the city's largest trial under a Beijing-imposed national security law.

A Hong Kong alliance and its former leaders have been found guilty of inciting subversion, a charge under the city's national security law.

Independent bookshops in Hong Kong are closing down, including a 50-year-old establishment, following raids and increased pressure under the national security law. These closures reflect a tightening crackdown on dissent and freedom of expression in the city.

A 19-year-old man in Hong Kong has been convicted of sedition for writing anti-government graffiti in a commercial building toilet, violating the city’s domestic national security law.

Wang Zhenmin, a former top Beijing official on Hong Kong affairs, has stated that Hong Kong's national security laws require constant improvement to close any existing loopholes. He emphasized the need for ongoing refinement of the legislation.

Prominent Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong is expected to plead guilty to charges of foreign collusion under the national security law. He faces a second jail term related to national security offenses, with sentencing anticipated in September.

The case of two Hong Kong men charged with conspiring to commit terrorist acts under the national security law has been adjourned to October, as proceedings to transfer the case to a higher court continue.

Hong Kong activist Jimmy Sham, convicted under the national security law, was held for over 20 hours of questioning at a Japanese airport during a recent trip.

Hong Kong has strongly condemned a Washington Post commentary regarding changes to its national security law, asserting that executive branches are best positioned to assess national security risks. The criticism highlights ongoing tensions over the city's legal framework.

The Hong Kong government is working to clarify what constitutes national security cases through proposed subsidiary legislation. Security and justice authorities have submitted amendments under the city’s national security laws.

A deadly fire in Tai Po, Hong Kong, has become a symbol of China's tightening grip on the island, with authorities silencing criticism and importing mainland methods under the National Security Law.

On March 23, Hong Kong’s government brought into force amended implementation rules for Article 43 of the national security law, asserting that this is not a new power grab but a technical, evidence-based refinement of the 2020 implementation rules.

A former leader of a now-defunct Hong Kong group that organized annual vigils for the Tiananmen crackdown told a court that the group feared the national security law could be used for political suppression.

Under an amended national security law, Hong Kong police can now demand phone and computer passwords from suspects, with refusal carrying penalties of up to one year in jail and a hefty fine, and providing false information leading to up to three years in prison.

Human rights organizations are raising fears that arrests and national security laws are increasingly being used to stifle free speech and dissent in Pakistan, drawing international scrutiny to the country's civil liberties.

A Hong Kong court has ruled that two activists involved in a Tiananmen vigil must face trial for subversion under the Beijing-imposed national security law, specifically regarding calls to 'end one-party rule' in China.

An article explains the changes in Hong Kong following the implementation of the National Security Law, questioning if the city's distinct identity is being replaced by a party-approved Chinese identity.

The father of a US-based Hong Kong activist has been sentenced to eight months in prison under the city's national security law.

A Hong Kong court has rejected appeals from 12 former pro-democracy lawmakers who were convicted under the National Security Law for anti-government activities.

The Latvian Cabinet of Ministers has approved amendments to the National Security Law, granting the National Armed Forces temporary rights to use private land during emergencies.

Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council reports that Hong Kong customs has intensified scrutiny of nearly all book shipments from the island, with a logistics company advising bookstores to ensure their orders comply with Hong Kong's national security laws.

The Hong Kong government welcomed the Trump administration’s decision to let a national emergency declaration concerning the city expire, reversing a US policy imposed after Beijing enacted the national security law.

A former senior mainland official overseeing Hong Kong affairs has stated that the city's national security laws must be continuously improved to address risks and close loopholes amidst geopolitical tensions.

Hong Kong's iconic Kai Tak Airport officially closed its doors, marking the end of an era for the city's aviation. The closure paved the way for the new Chek Lap Kok airport, significantly changing Hong Kong's landscape.

The Hong Kong National Security Law, passed in 2020, is described as a broken promise that has allowed Beijing to significantly tighten its control over the city.

Hong Kong's security chief, Chris Tang, expressed regret over the loss of fugitive transfer deals, stating it only benefits criminals. He also emphasized the need for prudent exercise of power under the new national security regulation and accountability for a recent Tai Po fire.

New legislation in Hong Kong permits the retroactive application of national security procedures to certain criminal cases, even if the alleged offenses occurred before the 2020 national security law was enacted.

Hong Kong police have charged three men with conspiracy to subvert state power, alleging their involvement in illegal military-style drills under the city's domestic national security law.

A Hong Kong man has been jailed for a year under the city’s national security law after pleading guilty to making seditious remarks on Facebook, including comments supporting Hong Kong and Taiwan independence.

Japan's Self-Defense Forces carried out foreign military asset protection activities 11 times in 2025 under national security laws, primarily for the U.S. and British militaries.

A former Hong Kong journalist, Choi Shuk-fong, who witnessed the 1989 Tiananmen Square crackdown, testified in a subversion trial against a vigil activist. Her testimony is part of a case under the city's national security law.

A new national security law in Macau, which allows judges to hear cases behind closed doors, has come into effect, prompting a rights group to express concerns about its potential misuse by the government.

Experts, including a legal scholar and a former security minister, assert that amendments to Hong Kong's national security law implementation rules will improve operational efficiency and better protect national security amidst geopolitical risks.

China-ruled Macau has approved a new national security law that allows for closed-door trials, raising concerns about transparency and legal rights.

Lai received the harshest penalty handed down under the national security law that China imposed on Hong Kong after the 2019 pro-democracy protests. His legal team did not provide further details on the 78-year-old's decision.

A Hong Kong court has overturned the fraud conviction of Jimmy Lai, founder of the pro-democracy newspaper Apple Daily, who is also serving a sentence under the national security law.

Hong Kong's Court of Appeal upheld convictions and sentences for twelve pro-democracy activists under China's national security law, a decision that has drawn international criticism.