Beijing's controversial proposal to introduce new veto powers on Hong Kong's legislative elections are "lawful, just and reasonable," China's foreign minister said Sunday, after the move was ... ( read original story ...)
China’s top diplomat says Hong Kong needs electoral reform for ‘brighter future’
The Chinese government's top diplomat State Councillor Wang Yi on Sunday said the electoral system in Hong Kong must be improved for long-term stability, saying reform would bring about a "brighter ... ( read original story ...)
Senior Chinese diplomat Wang Yi says Hong Kong electoral system must be improved for stability
The Chinese government's top diplomat, State Councillor Wang Yi, on Sunday said Hong Kong's electoral system must be improved for long-term stability. Speaking at his annual news conference, he said ... ( read original story ...)
Beijing prepared to accept the pain to ‘fix’ Hong Kong, observers say
Beijing is ready to face the short-term pain and possible backlash from the West to reform Hong Kong's political system, which it sees as a chink in China's national security armour, mainland ... ( read original story ...)
China’s military ‘resolutely supports’ reform of Hong Kong electoral system
The People's Liberation Army (PLA) has given its backing to Beijing's plan to overhaul Hong Kong's electoral system to ensure "patriots" govern the city. Xu Qiliang, a vice-chairman of the Central ... ( read original story ...)
China seeks Hong Kong election changes, tech preeminence as U.S. rivalry intensifies
Big increases in research and development spending, and purging opposition voices in Hong Kong are part of the latest plans. ( read original story ...)
China turns its back on Hong Kong loyalists
China’s most devoted supporters in Hong Kong are claiming that they have been cut out of decisions about changes to the territory’s electoral system. Analysts said this was because of Beijing’s ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong electoral reforms prevent ‘dictatorship of the majority’, says pro-Beijing lawmaker
Beijing's proposal for Hong Kong electoral reforms could prevent "dictatorship of the majority", a pro-Beijing Hong Kong lawmaker said, calling people who want one man one vote "politically immature". ( read original story ...)
In Hong Kong, Foreign Tourists Are Replaced by a Local Variety
Bored and trapped in an area one-third the size of Rhode Island, Hong Kongers have sought out the most far-flung corners of their city, mobbing parklands with crowds typically seen downtown. ( read original story ...)
China’s Media Repression Extends to Hong Kong, Report Finds
China is becoming an increasingly hostile environment for foreign media who are experiencing “tumultuous times” in the country, according to the Foreign Correspondents Club of China. Chinese ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong activists and plight of the Uighurs: human rights this week in photos
A roundup of the coverage on struggles for human rights and freedoms, from Colombia to the Sahara ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong court puts off release of pro-democracy activists
A group of 11 Hong Kong pro-democracy activists accused of subversion will stay in jail for at least another five days while judges consider whether to release them on bail, a court said Saturday. ( read original story ...)
Four Hong Kong democracy activists released after marathon bail hearings
Nam embrace his wife as he leave the West Kowloon Magistrates’ Courts on bail over national security law charge with his stepmother, in Hong Kong, China March 5, 2 ... ( read original story ...)
China NPC: US condemns ‘assault on Hong Kong democracy’
The United States has condemned China's "continuing assault on democratic institutions in Hong Kong", after Beijing announced plans to change the electoral system there. China's National People's ... ( read original story ...)