But efforts to ‘wholly’ ban song online will be impossible, commentators say, especially as creators seek new distribution channels and partners.
‘Glory to Hong Kong’ no longer available on Apple Music or Spotify, even with use of VPN, indicating takedown not limited to Hong Kong.
Matthew Trickett, 37, had been set to appear in court but was found dead in a public park in Maidenhead, Berkshire, on Sunday.
Justice minister Paul Lam says US threats to impose new visa restrictions on Hong Kong officials go against ‘some very basic principles of international law’.
Algernon Yau meets senior British diplomat over spying row and death of Matthew Trickett.
Professor Simon Young says Matthew Trickett, who was found dead on Sunday, might have shed light on spying accusations if he had chosen to testify at trial.
Financial Secretary Paul Chan will first visit France then move on to US – his second trip there in six months – accompanied by delegates from Hong Kong, Macau and Guangdong province.
Chief Executive John Lee says there is no link shown on any local platform relating to the song ‘Glory to Hong Kong’.
Government calls Hong Kong Watch an ‘anti-China organisation’ bent on ‘destabilising’ city and urges public not to be misled by their ‘ulterior motives’.
Macau leader Ho Iat-seng says Xia Baolong did not talk about matters concerning coming chief executive election during seven-day visit.
First ex-Hong Kong district councillor to be elected to UK local authority hopes other new arrivals will also get involved in politics.
Cui Jianchun, commissioner of Beijing foreign ministry office in Hong Kong, meets UK Consul General Brian Davidson to discuss Sino-British ties amid heightened tension.
A foreign government may level accusations of espionage when it thinks its boundaries have been crossed, international relations expert Wilson Chan says.
Only those with bad intentions will pick quarrels rather than simply raise questions, John Lee says at reception for annual Hong Kong News Awards.
Hong Kong Chinese Civil Servants’ Association throws support behind proposed salary increases outlined in latest pay trend survey published on Thursday.
Lawmakers have questioned rising expenses of ex-leaders amid lack of clarity over roles after leaving office.
Ronny Tong, member of Executive Council, says dialogue more effective than legal disputes in addressing issue.
The UK says its national security legislation is designed to cover areas such as espionage, sabotage, working for foreign powers, and terrorism, and introduces new offences.
Secretary for Labour and Welfare Chris Sun says Social Workers Registration Board in urgent need of reform, with body already given chances to improve in recent years.
Video-streaming giant complies with injunction by blocking access to 32 clips featuring ‘Glory to Hong Kong’, but at least 20 new ones recently uploaded.
Hong Kong trade office in London was where former city leader Carrie Lam and ex-finance chief John Tsang nurtured their budding government careers.