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Thousands of protesters back on the streets of Hong Kong

Thousands of protesters gathered outside the Police Headquarters in Hong Kong on Friday. They are aiming to keep up the pressure on the government, over the controversial extradition bill.

21/06/2019

World

Pro-democracy leader Joshua Wong demands resignation of Carrie Lam

Joshua Wong has told Euronews that he will continue his protests against the "evil" planned extradition arrangement with mainland China. Wong has been at the forefront of Hong Kong's pro-democracy protests. He was one of the leading figures in 2014's so-called Umbrella Movement.

18/06/2019

China

Watch again: Hong Kong chief 'sincerely' sorry — but won't resign

Watch again: Hong Kong chief 'sincerely' sorry — but won't resign

18/06/2019

China

Watch: Hong Kong protesters 'Do you hear the people sing?'

Written in 1980 for the Les Miserables musical, "Do you hear the people sing?" has become a protest anthem.

17/06/2019

China

'Do you hear the people sing?': Hong Kong protesters find their voice

A song from Les Misérables was heard on the streets of Hong Kong as hundreds of thousands of protesters rallied against their Beijing-backed rulers.

17/06/2019

China

'Hello freedom': Activist leaves jail to join Hong Kong protests

Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong walked free from prison early Monday and called for the removal of “evil” leader Carrie Lam amid mass protests.

17/06/2019

China

Protesters flood streets despite controversial bill's suspension

As the Chief Executive of Hong Kong Carrie Lam issued a rare apology to the public and suspended the controversial bill to change Hong Kong's extradition law, protesters flooded the streets and demanded that she step down.

16/06/2019

China

Hong Kong 'will suspend' draft law on extradition to mainland China

A controversial draft law on extradition to mainland China will be suspended, says Hong Kong chief executive Carrie Lam, after widespread anger and protests.

15/06/2019

China

Huge landslide kills one man and buries several cars

A monster landslide in Wuping County located in east China's Fujian Province swallowed several cars on Thursday, killing one man.

14/06/2019

China

Watch: Chinese company designs wearable 'airbag' for the elderly

The belt works like an airbag in a car, which the company used to make. A micro gyroscope is used to detect the speed of the fall and angle of the wearer.

13/06/2019

China

Video explainer: Why are so many people protesting in Hong Kong?

Hong Kong is experiencing some of it's biggest protests, with tens of thousands of people taking to the streets, marching against a proposed extradition law.

12/06/2019

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Clashes in Hong Kong amid anger over proposed extradition bill

Protesters — some using umbrellas to fend off pepper spray, tear gas and high-pressure water — clashed with police in Hong Kong.

12/06/2019

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China’s Qingdao strengthens its blooming cultural and economic friendship with Germany

Partner content presented by Information Office of Qingdao Municipal Government

"China's open door will not be closed, but will only be opened wider and wider," said China’s President Xi Jinping. Central to China’s opening up to the world is Qingdao - the city whose name means “Green Island” is the main node in the New Asia Europe continental bridge and economic corridor.

12/06/2019

China

Hong Kong protests: 72 injured in violence, two in serious condition

At least 72 people were injured and taken to Hong Kong hospitals in the wake of massive protests Wednesday, with at least two of them in serious condition, according to the Hong Kong Hospital Authority.

12/06/2019

China

Watch: Hong Kong protest against China extradition bill

Protesters in Hong Kong have gathered outside the territory's Legislative Council building for another round of protesting against a controversial extradition bill.

11/06/2019

China

Hundreds of thousands march against extradition bill in Hong Kong

Hundreds of thousands of demonstrators took to the streets of Hong Kong on Sunday to protest the proposed extradition law that would allow suspects to be sent to mainland China to face trial.

09/06/2019

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Dragon boat racers battle it out in Hong Kong

Hundreds of people gathered at Hong Kong's Aberdeen Harbour on Friday for the annual dragon boat races.

07/06/2019

China

Tiananmen Square anniversary: Chinese social media censorship rises

More than 3,400 search terms have been restricted on some websites in China as the world marks the 30th anniversary of the massacre.

04/06/2019

China

Remembering Tiananmen, 30 years on

Rights groups and witnesses say the number of those killed in the violence could run into the thousands. Chinese authorities have never released a full death toll and have banned any public commemoration.

04/06/2019

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Spectacular aerobatics showcased at China extravaganza

The pilots from different countries conducted spectacular aerobatics at the 11th Air Sports Cultural Tourism Festival in Anyang City of central China's Henan Province on Monday, attracting numerous people to appreciate the thrilling and exciting performance

04/06/2019

China

Thirty years on: what led to the Tiananmen Square massacre?

June 4th marks 30 years since a pro-democracy protest in Beijing's Tiananmen Square ended in bloodshed.

03/06/2019

China

Watch: Galaxy of drones light up Guiyang night sky

3D designs of love hearts, butterflies and the human body can be spotted in a rainbow of colours.

28/05/2019

China

Watch: Furs aid for four-legged friends with Hong Kong pet ambulances

The ambulance is fully equipped with oxygen tanks, bandages and medical supplies. It's not yet legal for it to sound a siren but organisers are hoping to have this approved by city officials.

28/05/2019

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An ambulance service for pets for the first time in Hong Kong

An ambulance service for pets is now available in Hong Kong, China, to care for animals in emergency situations. The service started with a modified small bus and now has three ambulances equipped with oxygen, bandages and medical supplies.

27/05/2019

China

China responsible for surge in ozone-depleting emissions - study

China is to blame for much of the increase in illegal ozone-depleting substances (ODS) since 2013, according to a study published by the journal Nature on Thursday.

23/05/2019

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Young riders sprint on balance bike course in southwest China

More than 240 young riders took on each other in a balance bike race in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality over the weekend.

20/05/2019