The extradition legislation has drawn opposition from the legal profession, commercial groups and foreign nations, reflecting Hong Kong's status as an international business centre with a strong ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong protesters storm legislature on anniversary of China handover
The extradition legislation has drawn opposition from the legal profession, commercial groups and foreign nations, reflecting Hong Kong’s status as an international business centre with a strong ... ( read original story ...)
Why Hong Kong Is Protesting (and May Do So Again)
1. Isn’t Hong Kong part of China? Yes, but it’s a semi-autonomous region. The city was an outpost of the British Empire for 156 years, during which time it developed into a global business hub. In a ... ( read original story ...)
Protests escalate as Hong Kong marks handover to China
HONG KONG — Combative protesters tried to break into the Hong Kong legislature Monday as a crowd of thousands prepared to start a march in that direction on the 22nd anniversary of the former British ... ( read original story ...)
Renewed Hong Kong protests turn violent ahead of large march
Hong Kong – Combative protesters were trying to break into the Hong Kong legislature building Monday as a crowd of thousands prepared to start a march in that direction. With 100 or more people around ... ( read original story ...)
The Latest: Protesters try to break into Hong Kong building
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 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 ...)