Hong Kong was upended by months of often violent pro-democracy protests last year sparked by rising fears that Beijing is chipping away at the city's freedoms. Unrest has returned in recent days after ... ( read original story ...)
A history of resistance: key dates in Hong Kong’s battle with China
Beijing’s attempts to bring the territory to heel since handover have resulted in pushback and protest ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong: Hundreds arrested as proposed security law worsens tensions
Protesters in a downtown shopping mall chanted “Liberate Hong Kong! Revolution of our times” and “Hong Kong independence, the only way out." ... ( read original story ...)
Riot police take zero tolerance approach to Hong Kong protests as tensions build
Around 250 people were arrested across Hong Kong Wednesday, as sporadic protests were met by a massive police presence and zero tolerance approach, with pepper spray, kettling and searches used to ... ( read original story ...)
Protesters in Hong Kong Rally Against China’s Tightening Grip
Many sought to oppose a bill that would threaten prison for disrespecting the Chinese national anthem, the latest expression of public anger at Beijing’s encroachment. ( read original story ...)
Protesters mass in Hong Kong before anthem law is debated
HONG KONG (AP) — Thousands of protesters shouted pro-democracy slogans and insults at police in Hong Kong before lawmakers later Wednesday debate a bill criminalizing abuse of the Chinese national ... ( read original story ...)
AP EXPLAINS: Why is China pushing Hong Kong security law
China is taking matters into its own hands after last year's tumultuous anti-government protests in Hong Kong that often descended into tear gas-filled clashes. In a ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Police Clamp Down On National Anthem Law Protests
The latest unrest comes days after China announced separate plans to impose a sweeping national security law on Hong Kong following last year's huge and often violent pro-democracy rallies. That move ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong crisis: riot police flood city as China protests build
Pro-democracy groups gather to protest against national anthem bill as Donald Trump says he is ‘displeased’ with Beijing ... ( read original story ...)
Asian shares defy global rally as Hong Kong unrest rattles investors
Fresh political unrest in Hong Kong over Beijing's proposed national security laws in the city hit Asian share markets on Wednesday, even as optimism about the re-opening of the world economy ... ( read original story ...)
In Hong Kong and beyond, China moves to consolidate position of strength as pandemic fades
This is by no means the first time Beijing has flexed its muscles in the South China Sea, or engaged in border disputes with India. But with political leaders in Washington and Ne ... ( read original story ...)
Asia stocks mixed on uncertainty over Hong Kong security law
Chinese tension over Hong Kong competed with optimism about recovery from the coronavirus pandemic. Benchmarks in Shanghai and Hong ... ( read original story ...)
Trump to Announce Strong Hong Kong Response This Week
Kudlow said Washington would welcome back any American companies from Hong Kong or China's mainland. "We will do what we can for full expensing and pay the cost of moving if they ... ( read original story ...)
What is China’s proposed national security law for Hong Kong?
China has said it will impose national security legislation on Hong Kong, reigniting street protests and sparking international condemnation. If enacted, the legislation will mark the first time that ... ( read original story ...)