Combative protesters are trying to break into the Hong Kong legislature as a crowd of thousands prepares to start a march in that direction. With a crowd of a hundred or more people around them, a ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong on edge as protests erupt ahead of handover rally
The pro-democracy rally is due to start at 0630 GMT in Victoria Park on Hong Kong island and end at government offices near the heart of the financial center. Story continues Activists raised a black ... ( read original story ...)
Thousands pour into the streets of Hong Kong to mark 22 years since its handover to China
I and the (Hong Kong) government will double our efforts to restore people's confidence and get Hong Kong off to a new start." Hong Kong has already lost much of its freedom to Beijing's encroachment. ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong braces for big crowds at annual rally to mark handover
Financial markets and most businesses will be closed. The rally is due to start at 0630 GMT in Victoria Park on Hong Kong island and end at government offices near the heart of the financial center. ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong police clash with protesters on anniversary of return to China
Work to make Hong Kong's governance "more open and accommodating" will start immediately, she added. Loading She has not indicated that she would step down or fully withdraw the extradition plans. ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong protesters take over roads on handover anniversary, police use pepper spray on crowds
HONG KONG: Thousands of demonstrators faced off with riot police ... Permission for a separate pro-Beijing rally has been granted to start at the same time in the same park - raising fears of ... ( read original story ...)
Why Many in China Oppose Hong Kong’s Protests
“We need to wake up.” That hard focus on economics is by no means unanimous among business types and academics. My colleagues wrote about how some mainlanders living in Hong Kong took part in the ... ( read original story ...)
13 Hong Kong police injured by protesters, officials say
Over the last month, critics have argued that the extradition bill could be used to send anyone on Hong Kong soil to mainland China for political or inadvertent business offences -- and encroach upon ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong marks handover to China anniversary as protests rage closeby
The Hong Kong government marked the 22nd anniversary of the former British colony’s return to China on Monday, as police faced off with protesters outside the venue. A flag-raising ceremony ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Protest Live Updates: Leader Pledges to Listen More
Thousands of protesters, dressed in black, with some wearing helmets and face masks, had occupied roads around Hong Kong’s legislature early Monday. They barricaded streets and marched as they sought ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam starts third year in office with city in crisis
Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam will today mark the start of her third year in office with a crisis, as her administration remains in a deadlock with protesters over a contentious extradition ... ( read original story ...)
If Hong Kong is to find a peaceful path to 2047, reform and reconciliation must begin now
This is an outcome that no one wants. Hong Kong’s world won’t stop in 2047, so we’d better start building bridges Hongkongers have always been pragmatic and practical, even as history has introduced ... ( read original story ...)
In space-starved Hong Kong, self-storage industry lags behind more tech-savvy mainland rivals
was among the first to start his storage business there two years ago. He now runs 10 branches in the city, offering 1,000 storage rooms. The company also has a strong IT support and all customers ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong protesters clash with police over China extradition bill
But critics warn it could leave anyone on Hong Kong soil vulnerable to being grabbed by Chinese authorities for political reasons or inadvertent business offenses, which could undermine rule of law in ... ( read original story ...)