Hong Kong deployed thousands of riot police on Thursday to quell one of the territory’s first attempts at large co-ordinated protests since China imposed a tough national security law on the city in ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong: at least 60 people arrested on China’s national day
More than 60 people have been arrested in Hong Kong, after small crowds attending protests on China’s national day were met by thousands of police. Across central business and shopping districts ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Police Arrest 60 for Protesting on China Holiday
Hong Kong police have arrested at least 60 people on suspicion of unauthorized assembly on China’s National Day holiday after crowds gathered in a popular shopping district chanting pro-democracy ... ( read original story ...)
Give Hong Kong the Autonomy It Was Promised
Hong Kong’s opposition has proved that it does not lack the ability to rule — only the opportunity. This is an article from World Review: The State of Democracy, a special section that examines global ... ( read original story ...)
Heavy police presence on Hong Kong streets strangles pro-democracy protests set for China’s National Day
Thousands of police officers flooded onto Hong Kong's streets Thursday, stopping and searching people en masse, to thwart demonstrations planned for China's National Day over Beijing's tightening ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s Leader Says Stability Has Been Restored, With City Under Heavy Police Presence
The city’s opposition camp called for people to protest after police, citing public-health concerns, rejected an application for an organized rally on National Day, which marks the anniversary of ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Is China, Like It or Not
No amount of outcry, condemnation or sanctions about the Chinese government’s purported encroachment in Hong Kong’s affairs will alter the fact that Hong Kong is part of China and that its destiny is ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Police Patrol Against Protests on China Holiday
Hong Kong police came out in force at a popular shopping district on China’s National Day holiday after online calls urged people to join protests. ( read original story ...)
Letters to Hong Kong: ‘the final victory will belong to us’
Dissidents and exiles write to Hongkongers to express solidarity and offer hope for the future ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong leader hails ‘return to peace’
POOLRESTRICTIONS: NO RESALEEDITORIAL USE ONLY 1. Tilt up flag raising ceremony2. Mid shot officials including Chief Executive Carrie Lam, former chief executives Leung Chun-ying and Tung Chee-hwa at ... ( read original story ...)
Morning protest as Hong Kong marks China anniversary
AFPTV 1. Wide shot protesters marching towards the venue where the national day flag-raising ceremony is held2. Wide shot protesters marching towards the venue where the national day flag-raising ... ( read original story ...)
‘In my dreams I’m there’: the exodus from Hong Kong
Beijing’s national security law has prompted the exit of people from all walks of life in fear they or their children are at risk ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong police out in force to deter protests on China’s national day
Last year fierce clashes broke out between protesters and police on 1 October, but the introduction of harsh security laws has largely stifled dissent ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong marks China anniversary as Beijing tightens grip
Thousands of riot police were stationed across Hong Kong on Thursday to stamp out any large democracy rallies as the restless financial hub marked China's National Day under the shadow of a growing ... ( read original story ...)