hong kong protests

Jimmy Lai has long been a thorn in Beijing's side. The owner of Apple Daily, Lai has been at the forefront of Hong Kong's democracy movement for years. Two weeks before his arrest, VICE News met with Lai to discuss the future of the city.

Outgoing US President Donald Trump’s tough approach to China won him fans among Hong Kong’s pro-democracy activists. But Biden’s presidential win has left some of them wondering if they’ve lost an important ally.

The battle over the future of Hong Kong is playing out on a new front as police intensify a crackdown on the press. New rules allow the police to say who is, and who isn't, a journalist—a move that hits small media focused on the protests hardest.