Jimmy Lai’s Sentence Is a Stark Symbol of Authoritarian Overreach
COMMENTARY: A 20-year prison sentence meant to silence one man now stands as a warning to the free world — especially America.
Results from Tag: 'hong kong'
Pro-Beijing Hong Kong Priest Cancels Vatican Trip After Media Leak
The canceled trip comes amid growing concerns that Beijing is tightening control over Hong Kong’s Catholics and pushing for pro-China appointments.
Critics Say Hong Kong Cardinal Is Whitewashing China’s Religious Persecution
Observers cite Cardinal Zen’s silencing, Jimmy Lai’s trial and the national security laws as evidence that contradicts the Hong Kong bishop’s assertions.
Hong Kong Activist: Proposed Law Could Worsen Religious Liberty, Persecute Catholics
If enacted, Article 23 would expand the law to bolster the government’s crackdown on political dissidents, which has been ongoing for more than three and a half years.
Congressional Commission Urges Sanctions if Hong Kong Won’t Release Jimmy Lai
Lai’s trial began this week and he could face life in prison if convicted.
Hong Kong Missionary Head Reportedly Warned Chinese Repression Could Worsen
The Vatican has not had a nunciature in mainland China since the 1950s, when the Chinese government expelled the Vatican’s representatives.
Cardinal Zen Appears in Court in Hong Kong
Cardinal Zen plans to offer a Mass to pray for China on the night of May 24, the feast of Our Lady Help of Christians.
The Arrest of Cardinal Joseph Zen (May 21)
When Cardinal Joseph Zen, the 90-year-old bishop emeritus of Hong Kong, was arrested and released on bail two weeks ago it sent a clear signal of just how far China will go in trespassing on religious freedom. What’s next for Cardinal Zen and for Catholic and other religious believers in Hong Kong? Register Rome correspondent Edward Pentin brings us that story and more, including how European pro-lifers are hailing the expected Dobbs decision.
Cardinal Zen’s Arrest: A Window Into Religious Persecution in China and Hong Kong (Season 4 — Ep. 2)
How has the Communist party “winnowed down” Christianity in China and Hong Kong and what does this mean for the future of the Catholic Church there? International Rights Lawyer Nina Shea of the Hudson Institute sheds light on the persecution of religious believers in China on Religious Freedom Matters.
