Hong Kong Pro-Democracy Activists Plead Guilty to Charge of ‘Unlawful Assembly’
“It has been obvious since the start that the charges. . . are a politically motivated attempt to silence the speech of some of Hong Kong’s leading pro-democracy activists.” More
Hong Kong Activist Arrested Hours After PEN America Event
Joshua has long stood as a symbol of the broad public movement for democracy and freedom in Hong Kong. Any time he is targeted, it is the authorities sending… More
PEN International: Serious Concerns Over Arrest of Media Publisher and Pro-Democracy Activist Jimmy Lai
A statement from PEN International calling for the release of Hong Kong pro-democracy activist and newspaper owner Jimmy Lai. More
Arrest of Hong Kong Pro-Democracy Leaders “Attempt to Punish Opponents for Dissent”
Hong Kong authorities are clearly attempting to exploit global focus on the coronavirus as cover to crack down on pro-democracy activists and advocates. More
Publisher Gui Minhai Issued Lengthy Prison Sentence by Chinese Court
“Gui Minhai’s 10-year prison sentence is a wildly unjust punishment, based on absurd and politically motivated charges.” More
Hong Kong Police Transforming Campuses Into “Militarized Citadels”
"By deploying riot police and rubber bullets and forcing students to flee for their safety, Hong Kong authorities are attacking the foundations of Hong Kong's civilization." More
PEN America Troubled by Trump’s Promise to Remain Silent on Hong Kong Protests
It is deeply troubling to hear that President Trump decided to sacrifice American leadership on human rights for the sake of a trade deal. To offer this kind of… More
Hong Kong Drops Extradition Bill But Must Now Investigate Alleged Abuses
"Hong Kongers should feel free to protest without the fear of police abuse or being tarred as criminals.”" More
Writers and Artists Speak Out in Solidarity with Hong Kong Protesters
Thousands of pro-democracy protesters forced a shutdown of Hong Kong’s airport. Writers and artists are bringing their powerful voices to the protests. More
PEN America Criticizes “Excessive and Aggressive” Police Response to Hong Kong Protests Over Extradition Bill
We are appalled to see that Hong Kong Police have responded to these historically significant and largely peaceful protests with the widespread use of tear gas, rubber bullets, and… More
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