A look at key moments in the showdown between pro-democratic forces and the Beijing-backed authorities who have clamped down on Hong Kong’s freedoms. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Exchange CEO says he’s ‘disappointed’ but ‘relieved’ over suspension of Ant Group’s IPO
Given China's massive regulatory changes at the moment, it is probably a good idea to fully assess their impact on Ant Group's business model first, says Charles Li, CEO of Hong Kong Exchanges and ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Opposition Lawmakers Expected to Formally Tender Resignations in Protest Over Oustings
Hong Kong opposition lawmakers, seen as representatives of the moderate pro-democracy voices in the Chinese-ruled finance hub, are expected to formerly tender their resignation on Thursday in protest ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong pro-democracy lawmakers resign en masse
Hong Kong’s government has ousted four opposition lawmakers, prompting the resignation of most of the pro-democracy camp in the territory’s de facto parliament, in what critics say is part of a ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Pro-Democracy Lawmakers Vow to Resign
China ousted four Hong Kong pro-democracy lawmakers from the Legislature Wednesday, prompting the 15 others remaining in the opposition to vow to resign en masse in solidarity. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s pro-democracy lawmakers resign en masse as Beijing’s grip tightens
Hong Kong’s autonomy from Beijing suffered another major blow Wednesday after pro-democracy lawmakers said they would resign en masse to protest the disqualification of four fellow pro-democracy ... ( read original story ...)
China forces ouster of Hong Kong pro-democracy lawmakers, quashing opposition
For the first time since Britain returned the city to Chinese sovereignty in 1997, there is likely to be no political opposition in the legislature. ( read original story ...)
After Hong Kong ousts 4 pro-democracy lawmakers, the rest “will resign en masse”
The decreasingly autonomous city's leaders quickly seized upon new powers granted by Beijing to sack lawmakers deemed a security threat. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong pro-democracy lawmakers resign after China ruling
Four opposition pro-democracy lawmakers in Hong Kong have been disqualified with immediate effect. It came moments after China passed a resolution allowing for the disqualification of lawmakers found ... ( read original story ...)
China Targets Hong Kong’s Lawmakers as It Squelches Dissent
Four pro-democracy figures were ousted from the legislature, prompting another 15 to vow to resign in solidarity, as Beijing cracks down on one of the city’s few remaining venues for political ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s pro-democracy lawmakers to resign after 4 legislators disqualified for ‘endangering security’
Hong Kong disqualified four opposition lawmakers on Wednesday after China's top legislative body passed a resolution giving local authorities the power to expel legislators without having to go ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong ousts 4 pro-democracy lawmakers, so the rest vow to quit
The decreasingly autonomous city's leaders quickly seized upon new powers granted by Beijing to sack lawmakers deemed a security threat. ( read original story ...)
All opposition lawmakers resign in Hong Kong to protest Chinese law
All of Hong Kong's pro-democracy lawmakers resigned together Wednesday to protest a new law by China that allows for the removal of "unpatriotic" sitting legislators. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Ousts Lawmakers After Beijing Grants Sweeping New Powers
Members of the pro-democracy bloc in the territory’s legislature had earlier threatened to step down en masse if any of their group were ousted. ( read original story ...)