President Trump has compounded the tragedy of China’s undercutting the “one country, two systems” framework established in the 1997 handover of Hong Kong from Britain. His unilateral move to change ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong marks Tiananmen anniversary, defying a police ban
Thousands of people in Hong Kong defied a police ban Thursday evening, breaking through barricades to hold a candlelight vigil on the 31st anniversary of China's crushing of a democracy movement ... ( read original story ...)
Defying Hong Kong authorities, large crowds gather for Tiananmen Square vigil
Protesters also made reference to the recent struggles in Hong Kong, as thousands of people came together in Victoria Park and other locations across the territory. ( read original story ...)
Thousands in Hong Kong defy ban to hold Tiananmen Square vigil – video
Protesters defy police ban to mark anniversary of 1989 Tiananmen Square crackdown ... ( read original story ...)
The world failed after Tiananmen Square. We must not fail Hong Kong now.
Today, this same regime is killing the freedom of 8 million people in Hong Kong. The survivors of the Tiananmen Square massacre are warning the world not to repeat the mistakes it made in 1989. On ... ( read original story ...)
What does Hong Kong’s future hold? Ask FT journalists
Questions over territory’s pro-democracy movement and status as a global financial hub after China passes security laws ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong passes anthem law on Tiananmen anniversary
On the 31st anniversary of Beijing's Tiananmen crackdown on the student-led pro-democracy movement, Hong Kong legislature approved a law that makes it illegal to insult or abuse the Chinese national ... ( read original story ...)
Two Major U.K.-Based Banks Express Support For China’s Security Law In Hong Kong
Two large U.K.-based banking groups with extensive operations in east Asia have expressed their support for the controversial security laws that China will impose on Hong Kong. HSBC ( HSBC) and ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong protesters hold banned Tiananmen vigil as anthem law is passed
Protesters defy police ban as legislation prohibits mockery of Chinese anthem ... ( read original story ...)
Defying Beijing, Thousands in Hong Kong Hold Tiananmen Vigil
Residents across the city gathered to commemorate the victims of China’s 1989 crackdown, despite a police ban. Hours earlier, the city made mocking China’s anthem a crime. ( read original story ...)
HSBC and StanChart’s support for Hong Kong law provokes ire
HSBC and Standard Chartered have drawn the ire of politicians and investors in the UK for their public support of a controversial national security law China plans to impose on Hong Kong. On Wednesday ... ( read original story ...)
Thousands in Hong Kong Defy Ban to Attend Tiananmen Vigil
Demonstrators in Hong Kong defied a ban to stage a mass vigil in memory of the victims of the 1989 Tiananmen Square massacre in Beijing. ( read original story ...)
Thousands Defy Beijing With Hong Kong Vigil Honoring Victims of 1989 Tiananmen Square Crackdown
Crowds congregated across Hong Kong on Thursday evening to light candles and remember victims of the 1989 Tiananmen Square massacre, defying a police ban to gather hours after the city’s legislature ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong legislature outlaws slander of Chinese national anthem
Hong Kong's Legislative Council passed a law Thursday that criminalizes insulting the Chinese national anthem, "March of the Volunteers," with a fine of up to $6,450 or a three-year jail term. ( read original story ...)