In 2019, it was called "day of mourning" by Hong Kong protesters worried about China's growing control. This year, a Beijing-imposed security law and coronavirus have put a stop to most protests. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Police Arrest 86 for Protesting on China Holiday
Hong Kong police have arrested at least 86 people on suspicion of unauthorized assembly on China’s National Day holiday after crowds gathered in a popular shopping district and other areas chanting ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Ensures ‘Stable’ Holiday With Thousands of Riot Police
Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam relied on thousands of riot police to enforce what she declared was a return to stability, sweeping up scores of would-be protesters before they could mobilize another mass ... ( read original story ...)
Police throttle Hong Kong protests against Beijing, but anger still seethes on the streets
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 ...)
On China’s National Day, Hong Kong Police Quash Protests
One year ago, an important political anniversary in China was met with chaotic demonstrations in Hong Kong. This year, police quickly silenced expressions of dissent. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong police suppress protest march on China’s national day
Protesters demanding the repeal of controversial national security laws imposed by Beijing were thwarted from marching in the streets of Hong Kong. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong police arrest dozens in bid to prevent China national day protest
Hong Kong riot police patrolling the route of a banned anti-government march arrested dozens of people on Thursday, stopping crowds from gathering as Chief Executive Carrie Lam hailed the city's ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong deploys thousands of police against pro-democracy protests
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 ...)