11 a.m. Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam says she has no plans to resign over the civil unrest targeting her administration. Lam said she took responsibility for problems as chief executive and was ... ( read original story ...)
Protests disrupt Hong Kong work day as leader vows to remain
She said current protests were operating with "ulterior motives" that threaten Hong Kong's prosperity and security. "I don't think at this point in time, resignation of myself or some of my colleagues ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong protests force airports to cancel more than 200 flights
On Chinese state broadcaster CCTV’s daily noon news report, an anchor read aloud from a strongly-worded editorial titled “The Chaos in Hong Kong Must Not Continue.” “We warn those maniacs ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong police fire tear gas as strikes paralyze city
Protesters gather in Mong Kok during a general strike in Hong Kong on Monday as simultaneous rallies were held across seven districts. (Isaac Lawrence/AFP/Getty Images) Hong Kong police fired tear gas ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam says she will not resign
On Chinese state broadcaster CCTV's daily noon news report, an anchor read aloud from a strongly-worded editorial titled "The Chaos in Hong Kong Must Not Continue." "We warn those maniacs and thugs ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Protests Updates: Chief Executive Pledges Return to ‘Law and Order’
At least 100 flights were canceled, most of them aboard Hong Kong’s flag carrier Cathay Pacific. Russell Goldman is a senior editor on the International Desk of The New York Times, focusing on digital ... ( read original story ...)
Dozens of protestors march in Calgary rally in support of Hong Kong demonstrations
Close to 200 people attended a rally in downtown Calgary on Sunday in support of protestors in Hong Kong. For many of the people at the protest who grew up in Hong Kong, the changes they’ve seen ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong protesters seek to shut down city with general strike
Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam said she would hold a news conference at 10 a.m. local time (0200 GMT) on Monday. Police said on Monday they arrested 44 people after sometimes violent clashes ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong protesters hurl objects at police station
HONG KONG -- Another police station in Hong Kong became the target of protesters' ire on Sunday as rallies in two different parts of the city converged into one, with participants gearing up for ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong protesters throw Chinese flag into iconic harbour
Hong Kong protesters removed a Chinese national flag from its pole and flung it into the city's iconic Victoria Harbour on Saturday after a pro-democracy rally once again continued into the evening ... ( read original story ...)
Civil servants join Hong Kong protests as Beijing accuses U.S.
Hong Kong civil servants joined in anti-government street protests ... Meanwhile, China's top diplomat told was quoted in an interview with the official Xinhua News Agency on Friday accusing the U.S. ... ( read original story ...)
Top China envoy: US ‘fanning flames’ of Hong Kong protests
Hong Kong civil servants and supporters crowded into ... Meanwhile, China's top diplomat was quoted in the state Xinhua News Agency on Friday accusing the U.S. and other Western nations of ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. ‘fanning flames’ of Hong Kong protests: Top China envoy
"It must be pointed out that the U.S. and some other Western governments .... are constantly fanning the flames of the situation in Hong Kong," Yang was quoted as saying by the official Xinhua News ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Follows Fed, Cuts Base Rate for First Time Since 2008
“It’s very unlikely for Hong Kong banks to cut their prime rates given the city’s high property prices and strong housing demand.” (Updates to add economist comments.) --With assistance from Alfred ... ( read original story ...)