The local authorities have rejected demands for free elections and ousted opposition lawmakers, and critics say Beijing’s supporters are chipping away at the independence of the territory’s courts and ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong protesters demonstrate against extradition bill
"This is the end game for Hong Kong, it is a matter of life or death. That's why I come," Rocky Chang, a 59-year-old professor, told Reuters news agency. "This is an evil law." "The people's voices ... ( read original story ...)
Hundreds of thousands march in Hong Kong to protest China extradition bill
The concerns were highlighted on Saturday with news that a local high court judge had been reprimanded by the chief justice after his signature appeared on a public petition against the bill. Reuters ... ( read original story ...)
Factbox: What Hong Kong people are saying about controversial China extradition bill
(Reuters) - At least half a million people in Hong Kong are expected to brave sweltering heat on Sunday to press the government to scrap a proposed extradition law that would allow suspects to be ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong protests against extradition law spill into Sydney
SYDNEY (Reuters) - Anger in Hong Kong over a move to allow extraditions to mainland China spilled over into Sydney on Sunday, with migrants gathering for a protest and urging the Australian government ... ( read original story ...)
Mass protests in Hong Kong over extradition laws which could let China target political opponents
They believe the amendments spell the beginning of the end for Hong Kong. "If they pass this, Hong Kong will die," 17-year-old Kenny told SBS News. "We need to fight for our future so that doesn’t ... ( read original story ...)
Thousands begin gathering in Hong Kong for huge rally against extradition laws
The concerns were highlighted on Saturday with news that a local high court judge had been reprimanded by the chief justice after his signature appeared on a public petition against the bill. Reuters ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong sees new umbrella protest over China extradition bill
and noting that foreigners wanted in China risk getting ensnared in Hong Kong. The concerns were highlighted on Saturday with news that a local high court judge had been reprimanded by the chief ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong citizens stage huge rally against China extradition plan
International pressure against the plan is also mounting, with criticism coming from the EU and the US. Tens of thousand of Hong Kong residents are participating in a rally on Sunday against a ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong arrests 4 after bombs set off near police
HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong police announced Saturday they have arrested four men in connection with two apparent gasoline bomb attacks on law enforcement. The arson cases occurred Friday, first near a ... ( read original story ...)
Outrage in Hong Kong as Extradition Plan Exposes Deep Fears of China’s Rule
HONG KONG — Politicians have staged sit-ins and exchanged blows in the legislature. Lawyers, high-school teachers and even anime fans have organized petitions. And the authorities are bracing for ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong court issues landmark ruling on benefits for gay couples
Hong Kong's top court Thursday ordered the government to grant spousal rights and benefits to the husband of a gay civil servant who married overseas, in a ruling hailed as a "huge step forward for ... ( read original story ...)
Why Hong Kong’s extradition law changes are fuelling fears
HONG KONG (Reuters) - Tens of thousands of people are expected to take to the streets of Hong Kong on Sunday in a bid to block changes to the Chinese-ruled city’s extradition laws, which could ... ( read original story ...)
Extradition law is ‘final nail’ in Hong Kong’s coffin: activist
... two Hong Kong activists facing rioting charges in Hong Kong who have been granted refugee status by Germany. China’s Xinhua state news agency on May 25 said Beijing had made “solemn ... ( read original story ...)