danny vincent reports.ent four young pro—democracy protesters attempted to flee to the us consulate in hong kong. these scenes are rare in the territory. they said they were seeking asylum from political persecution. the us government says asylum can only be sought inside the country. they entered the building only to be turned away. a new national security law has led to a growing number of young people fleeing the city. they spoke to the bbc under the condition of anonymity. one is a us citizen facing protest—related charges. he showed us his birth certificate, a hong konger born in the usa. i feel helpless, hopeless and fear. i feel fear. i fear for my personal security and my life is under threat. there are agents around us, monitoring us. now every day our situation is getting worse and worse. activists say protesters are attempting to leave hong kong by land, by air, by sea. tony chung, a student leader, was the first political figure arrested under the national security law. he was detained outside t

danny vincent reports.he detained await news from a mainland chinese court with bated breath. they have hidden their identities in fear of reprisals. their demand is to bring back 12 protesters detained in mainland china attempting to flee to taiwan. it's unknown when they will hear a verdict. across the border in shenzhen, the trial of the young activists began today. critics say that the mainland chinese legal system is opaque, secretive and arbitrary. family members were not allowed to attend the hearing. neither were these foreign diplomats. the fate of the young protesters will be decided behind closed doors. beatrice lee's brother, andy lee, is one of the 12 detained. he could face life in prison for being in violation of the national security law. it's not about being fair and transparent, it's about silencing people the regime doesn't like. and we in hong kong, we know too many of such cases happening in china, so we don't really want our legal system to merge with them. the chinese government has s

that was jeff talking to danny vincent in hong kong.ady? i'm ready. fire away. ok — cyberspace, flying cars and dreaming sheep. well, it sounds like research for this show! chuckles. but i'm guessing it's not going to be, so enlighten me. no, they are all mainstays of or inspirations for the sci—fi genre known as cyberpunk. 0h, 0k! love a bit of cyberpunk! yes! now, one of the biggest video games of this year is cyberpunk 2077. and marc cieslak has been chatting to the brains behind the game. so let's find out if any of those things turn up in his film. a giant megalopolis to explore. cybernetic enhancements. futuristic hacking skills. and, to top it all, keanu reeves as a rock star who lives inside your head. maybe we'll fit together after all. welcome to one of the most anticipated video games of the year — cyberpunk 2077. cyberpunk for me, as a sci—fi genre, has always had something of an ‘80s vibe about it. instead of adventures taking place in outer space, cyberpunk is concerned with urban sprawls and cyberspace, dark futures bligh

danny vincent reports. the detained await news from the mainland chinese court with bated breath. they have hidden their identities in fear of reprisals. their demand is to bring back 12 protesters detained in mainland china attempting to flee to taiwan. it's unknown when they will hear a verdict. across the border in shenzhen, the trial of the young activists began today. critics say that the mainland chinese legal system is opaque, secretive and arbitrary. family members were not allowed to attend the hearing. neither were these foreign diplomats. the fate of the young protesters will be decided behind closed doors. beatrice lee's brother, andy lee, is one of the 12 detained. he could face life in prison for being in violation of the national security law. it's not about being fair and transparent, it's about silencing people the regime doesn't like. and we in hong kong, we know too many of such cases happening in china, so we don't want our legal system to merge with them. the chinese government has spok

danny vincent — bbc news — hong kong. has been working in the same post office in shropshire, england, for almost 80 years, and in that time, she's seen it all. from world war two, to the transformation of the postal service, she's been honoured by the queen as well. it all means that when she leaves, kay will leave a big hole in the local community as geeta pendse has been finding out. put your letter through. thank you. a life behind the counter. at 93, kay white is the oldest postmistress in the country, assisted by anne, her spritely 75—year—old niece. kay started working at her village post office in claverley at the age of 14. there we are. mrs drew, the postmistress, asked mother if i'd come and help in the office. and in those days, if your mother says you're going to do something, you do it. and so, that's how i came to be here. kay became postmistress in 1960, and whilst technology has changed, she still remembers doing the accounts by herself. mother used to say to me, "kay, isn't there anybody who could help y

that was geoff talking to danny vincent in hong kong.on. are you ready? far away. cyberspace, flying cars, and dreaming sheep. it sounds like research for the show. i'm guessing it's not going to be. so unlike me. they are all mainstays of all inspirations for the sci—fi genre known as cyberpunk. love a bit of cyberpunk! 0ne genre known as cyberpunk. love a bit of cyberpunk! one of the biggest videogames of this year is cyberpunk 2077. mark has been chatting to the games —— brains behind the game was up let's find out if any of those things turn up in the film. a giant megalopolis to explore. cybernetic enhancements, futuristic hacking skills, and, to top it all, keanu reeves as a rock star who lives inside your head. maybe we'll fit together after all. welcome to one of the most anticipated videogames of the year, cyberpunk 27. cyberpunk is or has had something of an 80s vibe about it. instead of adventure taking place in outer space cyberpunk is involved in urban sprawl‘s of cyberspace, dock futures blighted by environmental collapse a

danny vincent reports on the background to this case.r crimes relating to last yea r‘s sentencing for crimes relating to last year's protests sentencing for crimes relating to last yea r‘s protests stop the last four months the bbc spent time with joshua the last four months the bbc spent time withjoshua in the run—up to his court case stop we documented how life for young activists has changed. he says he is the victim of intense surveillance, are nine private cars, unidentified individuals, it has coincided with political —— politically sensitive days. it all began after the national security law, imposed by beijing, which criminalises a version or colluding with foreign forces was introduced. this is the daily pressures facing young activists. after the law is implemented, being an activist in hong kong, which is a normal daily life of being traced by an unknown private car, day by day, to guarantee our personal safety, when will be the day we will be extradited or physically kidnapped from hong kong to mainland china? joshua wong, ag

danny vincent reports.government say it's the latest example of political persecution in hong kong. hours before his detention, he spoke exclusively to the bbc. the 73—year—old is under investigation for violating the national security law. he sensed he may be living on borrowed time. if they can induce fear in you, that's the easiest way to control you. it's the cheapest way to control you and the most effective way. and they know it, and they are very good at it. jimmy lai's paper, apple daily, is hong kong's most critical but bestselling newspaper. he has long been a target of the authorities. in august, mr lai became one of the most high—profile arrests under a draconian national security law. more than 200 police raided his newspaper. they confiscated documents said to implicate mr lai in fraud. but national security charges mean he could face life in prison. activists say that hong kong is facing an unprecedented crackdown. yesterday, 24—year—old joshua wong was sentenced to 13 months in prison for in

danny vincent reports from hong kong.is under investigation for violating the national security law. he sensed he may be living on borrowed time. that is the easiest way to control you, that's the cheapest way to control your and the most effective way and they know it. they are very good at it. in august, he became one of the most high—profile arrests under a draconian national security law, more than 200 police raided his newspaper. they confiscated documents said to implicate him in fraud but national security charges means he could face life in prison. jimmy life has long been an outspoken critic and target of beijing. his paper has daily —— is the daily best selling paper in hong kong. he is seen as the face of descent. his detention is seen as a warning by pro—democracy campaigners. activists say hong kong is facing an unprecedented crackdown. yesterday 2a—year—old joshua wong was sentenced to 13 months in prison for taking part in protests last year. mr ley continued to campaign after his arrest. the power we have

danny vincent reports on the background to this case.ncing for crimes relating to last yea r‘s sentencing for crimes relating to last year's protests. the bbc spent time with joshua to last year's protests. the bbc spent time withjoshua in the run—up to his court case, and documented how life for young activists have changed. he says that is the victim of surveillance, unknown private calls, unidentified individuals. it has coincided with politically sensitive days. it all began after the national security board, imposed by beijing, which criminalises subversion and colluding with foreign forces was introduced to. after the national security law was implemented, being an activist in hong kong, which is a normal day in the life of being traced by unknown private cars, and is ha rd to by unknown private cars, and is hard to guarantee our personal safety. when will be the day until we are extradited or kidnapped to mainland china. they pleaded guilty and inciting organising and taking pa rt inciting organising and taking part in unlawful as

in his final interview before being jailed he told the bbc‘s danny vincent that the charges brought againsten into custody. critics say is the latest example of political persecution in hong kong. ijust finished. i was before his detention, he spoke exclusively to the bbc. the 73—year—old is under investigation for violating the national security law. he sensed he may be living on borrowed time. you have an induced fear in you. the easiest way to control you is the cheapest way to control you and the most effective way and they know it and they're very good at it. in august he became one of the most high—profile arrests on their age or colony and national security law. more than 200 police raided his newspaper. they confiscated documents and sent to implicate him in fraud but national security charges means he could face life in prison. he has long been an outspoken critic and targets of beijing. his paper apple daily is the most critical but best—selling newspaper. he is seen as a rebellious base of the fence. he's detention is seen by pro—democracy campaigners as a warning. activists say