UCA News https://www.ucanews.com/ UCA News From hong kong Stories en-us support@ucanews.com Copyright 2023 Account freezing forces HK pro-democracy radio to close https://www.ucanews.com/news/account-freezing-forces-hk-pro-democracy-radio-to-close/101787 UCA101787 Media outlets that supported democracy and freedom in the former British colony have been forced to shut down Tue, 27 Jun 2023 18:21:00 +0700 HK Christian charity highlights employees' mental health https://www.ucanews.com/news/hk-christian-charity-highlights-employees-mental-health/101712 UCA101712 The mental health situation of Hong Kong employees is worse than international level, survey finds Tue, 20 Jun 2023 17:21:00 +0700 HK court adjourns case seeking protest song ban https://www.ucanews.com/news/hk-court-adjourns-case-seeking-protest-song-ban/101654 UCA101654 Authorities have been left red-faced by 'mix-ups' with the song being played instead of China's national anthem Wed, 14 Jun 2023 14:19:00 +0700 HK journalist wins appeal in ‘false statement’ case https://www.ucanews.com/news/hk-journalist-wins-appeal-in-false-statement-case/101571 UCA101571 Bao Choy was found guilty and fined in 2021 for her investigative journalism on the crackdown on pro-democracy supporters Wed, 07 Jun 2023 14:26:00 +0700 HK seeks court ban on democracy protest song https://www.ucanews.com/news/hk-seeks-court-ban-on-democracy-protest-song/101569 UCA101569 Move targets anyone who uses 'Glory to Hong Kong,' an anthem born out of 2019 protests, to advocate for separation from China Wed, 07 Jun 2023 12:25:00 +0700 Four HK men arrested over organ donation cancellations https://www.ucanews.com/news/four-hk-men-arrested-over-organ-donation-cancellations/101550 UCA101550 Hong Kong saw nearly 5,800 requests to cancel registrations after a proposal to share organs with mainland China Tue, 06 Jun 2023 11:39:00 +0700 HK police detain people on Tiananmen anniversary https://www.ucanews.com/news/hk-police-detain-people-on-tiananmen-anniversary/101535 UCA101535 Police said late Sunday they had detained 23 people between the ages of 20 to 74 who were suspected of 'breaching the peace' Mon, 05 Jun 2023 11:57:00 +0700 HK leader skips questions on legality of Tiananmen vigils https://www.ucanews.com/news/hk-leader-skips-questions-on-legality-of-tiananmen-vigils/101506 UCA101506 The candlelight vigil for the Tiananmen tragedy victims was an annual event in Hong Kong until 2019 Thu, 01 Jun 2023 18:58:00 +0700 HK court rejects Jimmy Lai’s bid to halt national security trial https://www.ucanews.com/news/hk-court-rejects-jimmy-lais-bid-to-halt-national-security-trial/101478 UCA101478 Lai faces a slew of charges for supporting the pro-democracy movement Wed, 31 May 2023 10:42:00 +0700 Hong Kong’s pro-democracy party votes to disband https://www.ucanews.com/news/hong-kongs-pro-democracy-party-votes-to-disband/101475 UCA101475 Lack of succession to its leadership and financial constraints are key reasons behind the dissolution of the Civic Parry Tue, 30 May 2023 18:03:00 +0700 Trial of 13 over 2019 storming of HK legislature begins https://www.ucanews.com/news/trial-of-13-over-2019-storming-of-hk-legislature-begins/101469 UCA101469 Seven admit rioting, while another six face additional charges carrying a maximum sentence of life in prison Tue, 30 May 2023 14:21:00 +0700 HK Christian group honors schools for student welfare https://www.ucanews.com/news/hk-christian-group-honors-schools-for-student-welfare/101458 UCA101458 Some 400 schools are part of a scheme that promotes the holistic well-being of students Mon, 29 May 2023 18:39:00 +0700 Pro-Beijing groups discuss ‘sinicization of Christianity’ in HK https://www.ucanews.com/news/pro-beijing-groups-discuss-sinicization-of-christianity-in-hk/101445 UCA101445 There is an increase in communication between state-run Christian groups in Hong Kong and mainland China, says rights group Sat, 27 May 2023 11:39:00 +0700 HK bishop prays for ‘mutual trust’ between Beijing and Vatican https://www.ucanews.com/news/hk-bishop-prays-for-mutual-trust-between-beijing-and-vatican/101442 UCA101442 For the second consecutive year, there will be no memorial Mass in Hong Kong on Tiananmen anniversary Fri, 26 May 2023 18:36:00 +0700 HK court rejects Jimmy Lai’s plea for foreign lawyer https://www.ucanews.com/news/hk-court-rejects-jimmy-lais-plea-for-foreign-lawyer/101375 UCA101375 The National Security Committee is accused of overstepping its power by barring a visa for Timothy Owen Sat, 20 May 2023 11:48:00 +0700 Korean group bestows rights award on jailed HK activist https://www.ucanews.com/news/korean-group-bestows-rights-award-on-jailed-hk-activist/101371 UCA101371 Chow Hang-tung is among leaders of a group that organized annual vigil for the 1989 Tiananmen massacre victims Fri, 19 May 2023 14:52:00 +0700 HK Christian group accused of same-sex conversion therapy https://www.ucanews.com/news/hk-christian-group-accused-of-same-sex-conversion-therapy/101242 UCA101242 Sexual orientation change effort is a practice globally condemned as discriminatory, dangerous and traumatic Tue, 09 May 2023 17:16:00 +0700 HK police seize dismantled Tiananmen protest statue https://www.ucanews.com/news/hk-police-seize-dismantled-tiananmen-protest-statue/101231 UCA101231 The 26-feet high 'Pillar of Shame' by Danish artist Jens Galschiot sat on the University of Hong Kong's campus for over two decades Sat, 06 May 2023 12:58:00 +0700 Tiananmen vigil site request irks Hong Kong activists https://www.ucanews.com/news/tiananmen-vigil-site-request-irks-hong-kong-activists/101223 UCA101223 Say pro-Beijing group's bid to book Victoria Park, the regular location for Tiananmen vigils, is politically motivated Fri, 05 May 2023 17:10:00 +0700 HK’s jailed activist wins Korean democracy award https://www.ucanews.com/news/hks-jailed-activist-wins-korean-democracy-award/101198 UCA101198 Chow Hang-tung, a barrister and politician, has been a leader of group that organized the annual Tiananmen massacre vigils Wed, 03 May 2023 18:29:00 +0700 HK bishop clarifies ‘loving one’s country and Church’ remark https://www.ucanews.com/news/hk-bishop-clarifies-loving-ones-country-and-church-remark/101183 UCA101183 Dialogue between the government and the Church is desirable to make the country better, Bishop Chow says Tue, 02 May 2023 18:12:00 +0700 HK academics bemoan the end of Liberal Studies https://www.ucanews.com/news/hk-academics-bemoan-the-end-of-liberal-studies/101169 UCA101169 Officials blamed the subject for encouraging students to take part in the 2019 pro-democracy protests Mon, 01 May 2023 19:27:00 +0700 HK film screening canceled over ‘seditious’ content https://www.ucanews.com/news/hk-film-screening-canceled-over-seditious-content/101113 UCA101113 'Wake in Silence' failed to get a permit from censors for a scene with a flag that displayed the words '100% freedom' Wed, 26 Apr 2023 13:06:00 +0700 Where does Bishop Chow’s China trip lead? https://www.ucanews.com/news/where-does-bishop-chows-china-trip-lead/101085 UCA101085 The visit, and his remarks, are a sign of just how much pressure is to come on religious freedom in Hong Kong Mon, 24 Apr 2023 18:54:00 +0700 Hong Kong bishop starts first China visit https://www.ucanews.com/news/hong-kong-bishop-starts-first-china-visit/101022 UCA101022 Visit of Bishop Stephen Chow Sau-yan is expected to improve relations between Christian communities Tue, 18 Apr 2023 15:39:00 +0700 Fighting to save Hong Kong's fading neon signs https://www.ucanews.com/news/fighting-to-save-hong-kongs-fading-neon-signs/101019 UCA101019 Citing safety concerns, city authorities have begun extinguishing the neon signs, which are widely seen as part of heritage Tue, 18 Apr 2023 12:28:00 +0700 Hong Kong's pro-democracy activist jailed for ‘doxing’ https://www.ucanews.com/news/hong-kongs-pro-democracy-activist-jailed-for-doxing/101013 UCA101013 Joshua Wong also faces a series of cases for his support for democracy and freedom Mon, 17 Apr 2023 17:29:00 +0700 Hong Kong mass migraton pushes eldery to lonliness https://www.ucanews.com/news/hong-kong-mass-migraton-pushes-eldery-to-lonliness/100981 UCA100981 Hundreds of thousands of young people have left Hong Kong after China imposed a sweeping security law in 2020 Thu, 13 Apr 2023 18:56:00 +0700 Satiric comic strip on police irks HK authorities https://www.ucanews.com/news/satiric-comic-strip-on-police-irks-hk-authorities/100907 UCA100907 Ming Pao newspaper cartoon mocked a proposed advanced communication system for security forces Wed, 05 Apr 2023 17:06:00 +0700 Hong Kong police deny ‘tailing’ journalists https://www.ucanews.com/news/hong-kong-police-deny-tailing-journalists/100828 UCA100828 Press freedom in former British colony declined sharply after Beijing imposed national security law in 2020 Thu, 30 Mar 2023 10:16:00 +0700 Emigration, low admissions force HK Catholic school closure https://www.ucanews.com/news/emigration-low-admissions-force-hk-catholic-school-closure/100759 UCA100759 Observers warn more schools will have to cease operations if current trends continue Thu, 23 Mar 2023 14:00:00 +0700 Hong Kong police arrests rights activist Albert Ho https://www.ucanews.com/news/hong-kong-police-arrests-rights-activist-albert-ho/100740 UCA100740 Ho was arrested Tuesday for 'allegedly interfering with witnesses' while on bail Tue, 21 Mar 2023 19:05:00 +0700 HK asylum seekers fear deportation under tightened policy https://www.ucanews.com/news/hk-asylum-seekers-fear-deportation-under-tightened-policy/100716 UCA100716 New rules allow Hong Kong to expel asylum seekers whose applications were rejected but are awaiting appeal court verdicts Mon, 20 Mar 2023 11:36:00 +0700 Hong Kong’s Taoists cancel annual parade on police order https://www.ucanews.com/news/hong-kongs-taoists-cancel-annual-parade-on-police-order/100648 UCA100648 No major rallies have been held in the city in past three years due to the Covid-19 pandemic and the national security law Mon, 13 Mar 2023 18:06:00 +0700 HK bishop to visit Beijing seeking exchanges, interaction https://www.ucanews.com/news/hk-bishop-to-visit-beijing-seeking-exchanges-interaction/100617 UCA100617 The visit 'underscores the mission of the Diocese of Hong Kong to be a bridge Church,' says Bishop Chow Thu, 09 Mar 2023 19:08:00 +0700 Hong Kong women's march called off: organizers https://www.ucanews.com/news/hong-kong-womens-march-called-off-organizers/100612 UCA100612 A women workers' association was granted authorization to hold a demonstration March 5 but canceled it, offering no reason Thu, 09 Mar 2023 12:35:00 +0700 Hong Kong decries UN criticism of national security law https://www.ucanews.com/news/hong-kong-decries-un-criticism-of-national-security-law/100601 UCA100601 UN Committee on Economic, Social, and Cultural Rights seeks a review of controversial law, end of rights abuses Wed, 08 Mar 2023 15:42:00 +0700 HK Tiananmen vigil organisers convicted https://www.ucanews.com/news/hk-tiananmen-vigil-organisers-convicted/100560 UCA100560 Three Hong Kong Alliance members, including prominent pro-democracy activist Chow Hang-tung, face up to six months in jail Sat, 04 Mar 2023 12:59:00 +0700 HK’s female migrant workers demand fair deal https://www.ucanews.com/news/hks-female-migrant-workers-demand-fair-deal/100551 UCA100551 Hong Kong law does not allow migrant domestic workers to enjoy welfare benefits, labor group says Fri, 03 Mar 2023 17:01:00 +0700 Huge fire engulfs Hong Kong high-rise construction site https://www.ucanews.com/news/huge-fire-engulfs-hong-kong-high-rise-construction-site/100547 UCA100547 No casualties were reported with two people treated for minor injuries, the fire department said Fri, 03 Mar 2023 12:48:00 +0700 Hong Kong slams UK over national security law remarks https://www.ucanews.com/news/hong-kong-slams-uk-over-national-security-law-remarks/100539 UCA100539 Calls British foreign secretary James Cleverly's recent comments 'hypocrisy' and a 'despicable maneuver' Fri, 03 Mar 2023 10:40:00 +0700 Hong Kong revokes work visa of Chinese scientist https://www.ucanews.com/news/hong-kong-revokes-work-visa-of-chinese-scientist/100450 UCA100450 Biophysicist He Jiankui was handed a prison term in 2019 for illegally experimenting on human embryos Wed, 22 Feb 2023 13:57:00 +0700 Indonesian domestic worker wins compensation for abuse in HK https://www.ucanews.com/news/indonesian-domestic-worker-wins-compensation-for-abuse-in-hk/100338 UCA100338 Around 340,000 migrant domestic workers, mainly women from Indonesia and the Philippines, are employed in Hong Kong Fri, 10 Feb 2023 17:14:00 +0700 HK pro-democracy advocates accused of subversion, conspiracy https://www.ucanews.com/news/hk-pro-democracy-advocates-accused-of-subversion-conspiracy/100310 UCA100310 Former lawmakers plotted to use their majority in the legislature as a 'constitutional weapon,' prosecution alleges Wed, 08 Feb 2023 18:46:00 +0700 Disney+ in HK drops 'Simpsons' episode with 'forced labor' mention https://www.ucanews.com/news/disney-in-hk-drops-simpsons-episode-with-forced-labor-mention/100307 UCA100307 Episode 2 of the US animated hit's 34th season mentions 'Bitcoin mines, forced labor camps' in China Wed, 08 Feb 2023 12:23:00 +0700 Cardinal Zen hospitalized as trial starts in Hong Kong https://www.ucanews.com/news/cardinal-zen-hospitalized-as-trial-starts-in-hong-kong/100289 UCA100289 The 90-year-old Catholic leader had been ill even before he visited Rome for Pope Benedict's funeral in January Mon, 06 Feb 2023 18:39:00 +0700 Trial of 47 a sign of Hong Kong’s descent into a police state https://www.ucanews.com/news/trial-of-47-a-sign-of-hong-kongs-descent-into-a-police-state/100278 UCA100278 The government and its masters in Beijing are sending a clear message — look what we’ll do if you step out of line Mon, 06 Feb 2023 18:26:00 +0700 Largest Hong Kong national security trial opens https://www.ucanews.com/news/largest-hong-kong-national-security-trial-opens/100276 UCA100276 The 47 defendants, who include some of the city's most prominent activists, face up to life in prison if convicted Mon, 06 Feb 2023 12:09:00 +0700 US panel nominates Cardinal Zen, Jimmy Lai for Nobel https://www.ucanews.com/news/us-panel-nominates-cardinal-zen-jimmy-lai-for-nobel/100266 UCA100266 The six nominees announced by the parliamentary commission on China are 'ardent champions' of human rights in Hong Kong Fri, 03 Feb 2023 19:48:00 +0700 Hong Kong's largest national security trial to begin https://www.ucanews.com/news/hong-kongs-largest-national-security-trial-to-begin/100258 UCA100258 Authorities have accused 47 prominent pro-democracy figures of trying to topple the China-approved government Fri, 03 Feb 2023 12:37:00 +0700 Hong Kong lawmaker slams UK group for ‘political bias’ https://www.ucanews.com/news/hong-kong-lawmaker-slams-uk-group-for-political-bias/100211 UCA100211 Commonwealth Parliamentary Association revokes seminar invite for HK lawmakers over 'deteriorating situation' Tue, 31 Jan 2023 11:34:00 +0700 Hong Kong police arrest 40 amid rising child abuse https://www.ucanews.com/news/hong-kong-police-arrest-40-amid-rising-child-abuse/100186 UCA100186 The city has seen about a five percent rise in child abuse cases in 2022, says Social Welfare Department Sat, 28 Jan 2023 11:32:00 +0700 Jimmy Lai can't be left to spend rest of his life in prison https://www.ucanews.com/news/jimmy-lai-cant-be-left-to-spend-rest-of-his-life-in-prison/100124 UCA100124 All who share his Catholic faith and his belief in freedom, democracy and human dignity have to pray and work for his release Mon, 23 Jan 2023 18:43:00 +0700 Christian pastor among six arrested for ‘seditious book’ in HK https://www.ucanews.com/news/christian-pastor-among-six-arrested-for-seditious-book-in-hk/100107 UCA100107 The book is centered on the pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong that began in 2019 Fri, 20 Jan 2023 16:26:00 +0700 Jimmy Lai’s lawyers deny connection with UK minister https://www.ucanews.com/news/jimmy-lais-lawyers-deny-connection-with-uk-minister/100047 UCA100047 Hong Kong's Catholic media mogul has been behind bars since December 2020 Mon, 16 Jan 2023 18:20:00 +0700 HK court allows cardinal to attend Benedict funeral https://www.ucanews.com/news/hk-court-allows-cardinal-to-attend-benedict-funeral/99927 UCA99927 Cardinal Joseph Zen, one of Asia's highest-ranking Catholics, is among five pro-democracy campaigners arrested last May Wed, 04 Jan 2023 14:12:00 +0700 Tiananmen vigil organizers face trial in Hong Kong https://www.ucanews.com/news/tiananmen-vigil-organizers-face-trial-in-hong-kong/99837 UCA99837 National security police accuse the group of being a foreign entity and its members foreign agents Fri, 23 Dec 2022 17:46:00 +0700 2022 has been a horrible year for Hong Kong https://www.ucanews.com/news/2022-has-been-a-horrible-year-for-hong-kong/99769 UCA99769 Let us not fail its people by continuing the fight for freedoms amid threats from Beijing Mon, 19 Dec 2022 11:02:00 +0700 HK police wrong to ban Tiananmen vigil, court rules https://www.ucanews.com/news/hk-police-wrong-to-ban-tiananmen-vigil-court-rules/99740 UCA99740 The ruling is a rare rebuke of authorities trying to wipe out public memory of Beijing's deadly 1989 crackdown Thu, 15 Dec 2022 12:56:00 +0700 Hong Kong’s pro-democracy protesters jailed for rioting https://www.ucanews.com/news/hong-kongs-pro-democracy-protesters-jailed-for-rioting/99709 UCA99709 The eight defendants were accused of engaging in violent acts at a police station on Oct.1, 2019 Mon, 12 Dec 2022 18:08:00 +0700 HK media tycoon Jimmy Lai receives fresh jail sentence https://www.ucanews.com/news/hk-media-tycoon-jimmy-lai-receives-fresh-jail-sentence/99697 UCA99697 Lai has been found guilty of lease violation after having recently completed a 20-month jail term for multiple convictions Sat, 10 Dec 2022 13:34:00 +0700 HK's Civic Party to dissolve amid suppression https://www.ucanews.com/news/hks-civic-party-to-dissolve-amid-suppression/99663 UCA99663 The pro-democracy party is facing an existential crisis with no new nominations for its executive committee due to fear Wed, 07 Dec 2022 17:42:00 +0700 Cardinal Zen’s sentencing is about Hong Kong's democracy https://www.ucanews.com/news/cardinal-zens-sentencing-is-about-hong-kongs-democracy/99547 UCA99547 The 90-year-old was condemned not as a Catholic clergyman, but as a democratic leader Mon, 28 Nov 2022 11:20:00 +0700 HK cardinal among activists convicted over protest fund https://www.ucanews.com/news/hk-cardinal-among-activists-convicted-over-protest-fund/99530 UCA99530 Cardinal Joseph Zen is among six people convicted in Hong Kong over their running of a defense fund for arrested protesters Fri, 25 Nov 2022 13:22:00 +0700 HK jails autistic pro-democracy supporter for sedition https://www.ucanews.com/news/hk-jails-autistic-pro-democracy-supporter-for-sedition/99465 UCA99465 Autism is not an excuse to say that one does not understand the legal consequences, judge says Fri, 18 Nov 2022 17:31:00 +0700 HK protest song replaces China anthem at rugby match https://www.ucanews.com/news/hk-protest-song-replaces-china-anthem-at-rugby-match/99407 UCA99407 ‘Glory to Hong Kong,’ adopted during the 2019 mass protests, has been all but outlawed in the Chinese territory Mon, 14 Nov 2022 12:56:00 +0700 School burden blamed for student suicides in Hong Kong https://www.ucanews.com/news/school-burden-blamed-for-student-suicides-in-hong-kong/99371 UCA99371 Between April and May this year, 11 school students committed suicide Thu, 10 Nov 2022 14:05:00 +0700 Portugal monitoring citizen’s HK arrest for sedition https://www.ucanews.com/news/portugal-monitoring-citizens-hk-arrest-for-sedition/99356 UCA99356 Joseph John Wong Kin Chung, 40, was arrested for social media posts, police say Wed, 09 Nov 2022 13:14:00 +0700 HK journalist loses ‘false statement’ appeal https://www.ucanews.com/news/hk-journalist-loses-false-statement-appeal/99353 UCA99353 Bao Choy's documentary for RHTK revealed how pro-govt group in Hong Kong attacked democracy supporters in 2019 Wed, 09 Nov 2022 10:33:00 +0700 Christian group bemoans HK’s shrinking foster families https://www.ucanews.com/news/christian-group-bemoans-hks-shrinking-foster-families/99317 UCA99317 Hong Kong will lose about 20 percent of foster families due to reasons like health, funding and emigration, a report says Sat, 05 Nov 2022 11:51:00 +0700 Hong Kong is back in business, city leader says https://www.ucanews.com/news/hong-kong-is-back-in-business-city-leader-says/99277 UCA99277 The reputation of the Asian business hub has been tarnished after years of political unrest and pandemic travel curbs Wed, 02 Nov 2022 12:47:00 +0700 First Christian clergy convicted for sedition in Hong Kong https://www.ucanews.com/news/first-christian-clergy-convicted-for-sedition-in-hong-kong/99234 UCA99234 PastorGarry Pang Moon-yuen claimed himself 'victorious' while adding that 'history would acquit him' Fri, 28 Oct 2022 18:26:00 +0700 Cardinal Zen back in court for Hong Kong trial https://www.ucanews.com/news/cardinal-zen-back-in-court-for-hong-kong-trial/99223 UCA99223 Closing arguments begin in case where prelate, 5 others are accused of failing to properly register a protest fund Fri, 28 Oct 2022 12:22:00 +0700 Hong Kong broadcaster airs blackface scene https://www.ucanews.com/news/hong-kong-broadcaster-airs-blackface-scene/99211 UCA99211 Blackface is considered highly offensive and racist in many parts of the world with several controversies popping up across Asia Thu, 27 Oct 2022 12:13:00 +0700 HK’s Catholic media mogul Jimmy Lai convicted of fraud https://www.ucanews.com/news/hks-catholic-media-mogul-jimmy-lai-convicted-of-fraud/99204 UCA99204 The founder of now-defunct pro-democracy Apple Daily faces a series of charges for his support of democracy in Hong Kong Wed, 26 Oct 2022 18:06:00 +0700 Hong Kong’s democracy dream will not die https://www.ucanews.com/news/hong-kongs-democracy-dream-will-not-die/99123 UCA99123 Like the evangelical buried seed, it will bear fruit because it's people who make history Thu, 20 Oct 2022 10:38:00 +0700 Probe in Hong Kong over child abuse in special school https://www.ucanews.com/news/probe-in-hong-kong-over-child-abuse-in-special-school/98994 UCA98994 Some 940 and 1,367 child abuse cases were recorded in 2020 and 2021 respectively in HK, according to official data Wed, 05 Oct 2022 18:09:00 +0700 Mortal remains of Cardinal Wu interred in HK cathedral https://www.ucanews.com/news/mortal-remains-of-cardinal-wu-interred-in-hk-cathedral/98979 UCA98979 The first cardinal is credited with making Hong Kong a "bridge church" to link the Chinese church and the universal church Tue, 04 Oct 2022 18:09:00 +0700 HK police film Queen Elizabeth mourners https://www.ucanews.com/news/hk-police-film-queen-elizabeth-mourners/98945 UCA98945 Pro-Beijing media outlets view affection for deceased UK monarch in former colony as an 'anti-national' move Fri, 30 Sep 2022 13:40:00 +0700 Hong Kong cardinal's trial adjourned https://www.ucanews.com/news/hong-kong-cardinals-trial-adjourned/98926 UCA98926 The trial and its adjournment come as the Chinese government prepares to renew its two-year deal with the Vatican Thu, 29 Sep 2022 12:58:00 +0700 Vatican silence on Cardinal Zen’s trial is disconcerting https://www.ucanews.com/news/vatican-silence-on-cardinal-zens-trial-is-disconcerting/98922 UCA98922 End result of deal with China may not be worth the moral sacrifices being made now Thu, 29 Sep 2022 10:32:00 +0700 Press freedom hits new low in Hong Kong https://www.ucanews.com/news/press-freedom-hits-new-low-in-hong-kong/98896 UCA98896 Once known as one of the world's freest cities, Hong Kong has seen the slow death of media freedom since 2019 Tue, 27 Sep 2022 11:31:00 +0700 Hong Kong cardinal, activists on trial over protest fund https://www.ucanews.com/news/hong-kong-cardinal-activists-on-trial-over-protest-fund/98887 UCA98887 Cardinal Joseph Zen was originally detained earlier this year under a national security law Mon, 26 Sep 2022 13:16:00 +0700 Cheap meal boxes a sign of Hong Kong's economic woes https://www.ucanews.com/news/cheap-meal-boxes-a-sign-of-hong-kongs-economic-woes/98852 UCA98852 Small shops selling inexpensive two-dish meal boxes have mushroomed across the city Thu, 22 Sep 2022 13:12:00 +0700 Sedition-charged pastor slams HK legal system https://www.ucanews.com/news/sedition-charged-pastor-slams-hk-legal-system/98818 UCA98818 Pastor Garry Pang says rule of law is a 'hole in a dam', and that his case is a battle to defend human rights and freedoms Tue, 20 Sep 2022 10:21:00 +0700 Hong Kongers rush to learn new skills for life abroad https://www.ucanews.com/news/hong-kongers-rush-to-learn-new-skills-for-life-abroad/98785 UCA98785 Hong Kong is currently experiencing an exodus of local and foreign talent after Beijing's crackdown on dissent Fri, 16 Sep 2022 13:23:00 +0700 Hong Kong opera star apologizes for praising British queen https://www.ucanews.com/news/hong-kong-opera-star-apologises-for-praising-british-queen/98775 UCA98775 Law Kar-ying took to Weibo to post a video apologizing for 'making remarks of mourning without thinking them through' Thu, 15 Sep 2022 17:26:00 +0700 HK Catholics mark silver jubilee of permanent diaconate https://www.ucanews.com/news/hk-catholics-mark-silver-jubilee-of-permanent-diaconate/98751 UCA98751 Cardinal John Baptist Wu of Hong Kong introduced the ministry when most Catholics did not know the role of permanent deacons Wed, 14 Sep 2022 10:44:00 +0700 Hong Kong convicts five of sedition over children's books https://www.ucanews.com/news/hong-kong-convicts-five-of-sedition-over-childrens-books/98685 UCA98685 The books portrayed democracy supporters as sheep facing wolves Wed, 07 Sep 2022 18:42:00 +0700 A brief return to wounded Hong Kong https://www.ucanews.com/news/a-brief-return-to-wounded-hong-kong/98663 UCA98663 What's difficult to accept is that inhabitants must renounce freedom, democracy and pluralism to achieve national unity Tue, 06 Sep 2022 17:31:00 +0700 Vatican 'should not sacrifice Cardinal Zen for China' https://www.ucanews.com/news/vatican-should-not-sacrifice-cardinal-zen-for-china/98639 UCA98639 German Cardinal Gerhard Muller criticizes lack of support for Hong Kong prelate during recent consistory Mon, 05 Sep 2022 11:17:00 +0700 Teacher, student brain drain hits Hong Kong schools https://www.ucanews.com/news/teacher-student-brain-drain-hits-hong-kong-schools/98615 UCA98615 Government figures show more than 4,000 teachers left jobs in the past school year, a 70 percent spike from the year before Thu, 01 Sep 2022 13:47:00 +0700 Hong Kong court orders search of Jimmy Lai's phones https://www.ucanews.com/news/hong-kong-court-orders-search-of-jimmy-lais-phones/98588 UCA98588 The media tycoon is among dozens of activists behind bars over a strict national security law imposed by Beijing Tue, 30 Aug 2022 16:30:00 +0700 Hong Kong pro-democracy activists to plead not guilty https://www.ucanews.com/news/hong-kong-pro-democracy-activists-to-plead-not-guilty/98507 UCA98507 Trial date of 7 defendants accused of sedition and collusion with foreign forces yet to be set Wed, 24 Aug 2022 11:19:00 +0700 Hong Kong pro-democracy clothing stores to close https://www.ucanews.com/news/hong-kong-pro-democracy-clothing-stores-to-close/98444 UCA98444 Founded in 1990, Chickeeduck became very popular for its products with pro-democracy themes Fri, 19 Aug 2022 11:51:00 +0700 Ancient Indian sport helps build bridges in Hong Kong https://www.ucanews.com/news/ancient-indian-sport-helps-build-bridges-in-hong-kong/98434 UCA98434 Kabaddi is encouraging cultural integration in the city that, despite being an international hub, can be less than inclusive Thu, 18 Aug 2022 12:17:00 +0700 Hong Kong censors animated film over protest scene https://www.ucanews.com/news/hong-kong-censors-animated-film-over-protest-scene/98391 UCA98391 'Losing Sight of a Longed Place' has a one-second depiction of the city's 2014 democracy protests Sat, 13 Aug 2022 17:46:00 +0700 Hong Kong sees population drop as emigration rises https://www.ucanews.com/news/hong-kong-sees-population-drop-as-emigration-rises/98374 UCA98374 The city has witnessed a record decline over the past year with 113,200 residents leaving Fri, 12 Aug 2022 12:58:00 +0700 Hong Kong's Cardinal Joseph Zen to stand trial https://www.ucanews.com/news/hong-kongs-cardinal-joseph-zen-to-stand-trial/98369 UCA98369 The trial for the 90-year-old cardinal and four others detained under China's national security law will take place Sept. 19-23 Fri, 12 Aug 2022 12:22:00 +0700 Hong Kong civil servants arrested for sedition over social media posts https://www.ucanews.com/news/hong-kong-civil-servants-arrested-for-sedition-over-social-media-posts/98331 UCA98331 Police said five other men were also investigated in relation to the case Tue, 09 Aug 2022 23:29:00 +0700