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HONG KONG

Japanese imports of seafood are seen at a supermarket in Hong Kong on July 12.
ASIA PACIFIC
Jul 22, 2023
Hong Kong tightens radiation inspection of Japanese seafood imports
The tighter inspections started in mid-June and customs clearance of Japanese seafood was delayed by about three hours compared with earlier clearance times.
Demonstrators sing the "Glory To Be Thee, Hong Kong" protest song during a flash mob in 2019.
ASIA PACIFIC
Jul 21, 2023
Hong Kong court says protest song is matter of national security
The city’s High Court on Friday heard the government’s argument for why it should be illegal to perform or broadcast Glory to Hong Kong with criminal intent.
Dennis Kwok, then a pro-democracy lawmaker, answers questions from the media outside the High Court in Hong Kong on Oct. 31, 2019.
JAPAN
Jul 20, 2023
Hong Kong police target more family members of wanted democracy activists
The pair, former lawmaker Dennis Kwok and unionist Mung Siu-tat, are among eight exiled activists sought by authorities for alleged violations of the National Security Law.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Jul 19, 2023
China names ex-intelligence official as Hong Kong security chief
Dong Jingwei, 59, has been appointed as director of the Office for Safeguarding National Security of the Central People’s Government in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jul 14, 2023
Hong Kong ban sends restaurants scrambling to replace Japanese seafood
The move comes as Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings is preparing to release more than 1 million cubic meters of treated radioactive water into the Pacific Ocean off Japan's east coast.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jul 11, 2023
Hong Kong police question family members of self-exiled activist
Relatives of Nathan Law, who was among those targeted last week with an arrest warrant and bounty, were taken into custody but later released.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jul 11, 2023
Hong Kong plans widespread ban of Japanese sea products
Japan's plan to dump treated radioactive waste water into the ocean has faced opposition at home and abroad over food safety concerns.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jul 10, 2023
For Hong Kong's youth, government-backed hostels offer speck of housing hope
The hostel program is aimed at tackling youth frustration with housing — a factor Beijing believes contributed to the anti-government pro-democracy protests that rocked the city in 2019.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jul 5, 2023
Hong Kong’s reopening brings scant gains after pandemic and crackdown
Tens of thousands of high-skilled workers left to escape the city’s COVID-19 regime and limits imposed on freedoms after Beijing enacted a national security law in 2020.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jul 4, 2023
Targeting of self-exiled Hong Kong activists draws widespread condemnation
The move by Hong Kong authorities to issue arrest warrants and a bounty for eight pro-democracy activists comes a widening crackdown on dissent in the city.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Crime & Legal
Jul 3, 2023
Hong Kong police issue arrest warrants for eight overseas activists
Issuing wanted notices and rewards of 1 million Hong Kong dollars ($127,656) each, police said the assets of the accused would be frozen where possible.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jul 1, 2023
Members of Hong Kong diaspora gather in Taipei on anniversary of handover
The event, along with others set to take place in several cities around the world, represents one front in an evolving pro-democracy movement.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jun 30, 2023
Japanese journalist denied entry into Hong Kong
Freelance journalist Yoshiaki Ogawa, known for his Hong Kong coverage, had attempted to enter the city on Thursday evening.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jun 28, 2023
Hong Kong exiles in U.K. say they are 'living in fear' of Beijing
Following Beijing's crackdown on pro-democracy protests in 2019 and a sweeping security law imposed the following year, London has granted 166,000 visas to people from its former colony.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Jun 23, 2023
Hong Kong student’s indictment for online posts from Japan shows China's reach
Activists have condemned the extraterritorial application of Hong Kong’s laws and urged Tokyo to speak out. But any actions by Japan may have limited impact.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jun 20, 2023
Airlines in Hong Kong plan ticket giveaways to Japan in bid to boost tourism sector
The campaign will kick off on Monday, with the aim of enticing visitors from Japan to travel to the city.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Books
Jun 18, 2023
Hong Kong manga cafe offers safe haven to 'boys' love' fiction fans
Fu Court in Hong Kong becomes a place where manga fans can explore their favorite BL fiction in peace.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Crime & Legal
Jun 18, 2023
Hong Kong student indicted over social media posts made from Japan
The case adds to fears over a sweeping national security law that is being deployed beyond Hong Kong's borders.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jun 8, 2023
How Hong Kong is faring three years after China’s crackdown
The Lee administration’s policy toward its critics has led many to question whether freedom of speech is still a right in Hong Kong.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jun 7, 2023
ByteDance accused of helping China track Hong Kong activists
TikTok faces growing pressure in the U.S. following reports that the company has stored personal information of American users on servers in China.
Bloodied Trump survives assassination attempt at political rally
Former U.S. President Donald Trump is surrounded and evacuated by Secret Service agents at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, on Saturday. Trump was rushed off stage at the rally after shots rang out.
How to beat Japan’s summer heat in ways better for the planet
Tenugui towels hang up to dry at a dyeing company in Sakai, Osaka Prefecture, on May 8. The durable and versatile tenugui, which many people have in their homes, can be used in many ways to cool one’s body.
The neurological disorder that 'kills culture'
Akiko Trush says her experience with the neurological disorder dystonia left her feeling like she wanted to chop her own hand off.
Amid same-sex marriage ban, LGBTQ couples opt for 'photo weddings'
A lesbian couple, consisting of a 35-year-old woman (left) and 40-year-old woman, cover their faces with bouquets as they pose for wedding photos in Yokohama on Nov. 1.
China and Russia conduct joint Pacific military patrol
The Russian corvette Gromkiy enters the Chinese port of Zhanjiang as part of a joint China-Russia naval exercise on Saturday.
How to beat Japan’s summer heat in ways better for the planet
Tenugui towels hang up to dry at a dyeing company in Sakai, Osaka Prefecture, on May 8. The durable and versatile tenugui, which many people have in their homes, can be used in many ways to cool one’s body.
After Trump shooting, U.S. presidential race might take a violent turn
United States Secret Service Counter Snipers stand guard on a rooftop during a campaign rally for U.S. President Donald Trump in Avoca, Pennsylvania, in 2020.
No AC this summer? No problem (for me).
Think air conditioning is a requirement for a Tokyo summer? Think again.
She’s paying ¥1 million to help behind the scenes at the Paris Olympics
Mai Tarumi, who previously volunteered at the postponed Tokyo Olympics in 2021, has a travel budget of ¥1 million for her trip to volunteer at the Paris Games.
How to tweak your diet when temperatures spike
Most people think of hydration as a strictly liquid-based concept, but eating foods with high water content is an essential part of making it through a Japanese summer unscathed.

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Akiko Trush says her experience with the neurological disorder dystonia left her feeling like she wanted to chop her own hand off.
The neurological disorder that 'kills culture'
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