China

Chinese app TikTok to quit Hong Kong amid new security law controversy

It is the latest social media platform to take action after China's crackdown on pro-independence activities.

07/07/2020

China

Hong Kong: China threatens to retaliate over UK citizenship plan

China's London embassy accuses the British of interfering over Hong Kong and warns "corresponding measures" may be taken if the UK presses ahead with its plan.

02/07/2020

World News

Euroviews. The EU must be prepared to be critical of China. It can start with Hong Kong’s security law ǀ View

China’s action toward's Hong Kong is part of a pattern of increasingly confrontational behaviour that Europe needs to be much more forthright in calling out and responding to.

24/06/2020

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Hong Kongers sing protest anthem one year after major clashes

Thousands sang and chanted as they marked the first anniversary of major clashes in Hong Kong between police and pro-democracy demonstrators.

12/06/2020

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Protesters in Hong Kong mark one year since millions marched

A few hundred demonstrators held flash-mob protests during lunchtime at multiple malls in Hong Kong on Tuesday.

09/06/2020

China

Euroviews. China is stamping its mark on the post-COVID-19 world as a new global order begins to emerge ǀ View

China's provocative moves in Hong Kong, and the ensuing US response, reinforce the bilateral US-China rupture and formalises the establishment of a new global order that will define the remainder of the 21st century.

04/06/2020

China

Hong Kong outlaws insulting China's national anthem

Hong Kong's legislature has outlawed insulting China's national anthem just as activists planned to commemorate Beijing's 1989 Tiananmen Square Massacre despite a ban.

04/06/2020

United Kingdom

UK to open 'path to citizenship' for Hong Kong's UK passport holders

An estimated 300,000 Hong Kong residents were granted British Nationals (overseas) passports before the territory was handed back to China in 1997.

29/05/2020

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Hong Kong protests over law to ban ridicule of China's national anthem

Demonstrators gathered at Hysan Place shopping mall on May 27.

27/05/2020

China

Hong Kong police fire tear gas on protesters

Pro-democracy supporters in Hong Kong have criticised the national security law and say it goes against the “one country, two systems” framework.

24/05/2020

China

Hong Kong protests resume as China attempts to curb opposition's power

A pro-Beijing politician had to be escorted out of the chamber of the Hong Kong Legislative council after a protest broke out over a new bill tabled by China to limit opposition powers in the semi-autonomous territory.

22/05/2020

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Police chase Hong Kong Mother's Day protesters

Small flashmob demonstrations broke out in at least eight malls throughout Sunday afternoon prompting riot police to rush in heckling crowds of activists

10/05/2020

China

Hong Kong police arrest democracy activists, including a media tycoon

Hong Kong police have arrested at least 14 veteran pro-democracy lawmakers, activists and a media tycoon on charges of joining unlawful protests last year.

18/04/2020

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Hong Kong: Clashes on anniversary of snack stand dispute

Back in 2016, government health workers followed by police tried to shut down informal food sellers in the densely-populated Mong Kok.

27/01/2020

World

Another weekend of unrest as violent scuffles break out in Hong Kong

The Hong Kong Government condemned the demonstrators after two plainclothes police officers were set up by some protest march participants.

20/01/2020

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Rally cut short in Hong Kong as police confront protesters

Violence erupted at a rally calling for greater democratic freedoms.

19/01/2020

China

Watch live: Hong Kong begins 2020 with massive pro-democracy protest

Thousands have taken to the streets on New Year's Day.

01/01/2020

World News

Review 2019: Protests break out across the globe

From Europe to Latin America, demonstrations against inequality and corruption garnered international headlines.

31/12/2019

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Hong Kong protesters demand Chinese traders leave

About 100 protesters marched through a Hong Kong mall shouting, “Liberate Hong Kong!” and “Return to the mainland!”

28/12/2019

China

Protesters in Hong Kong clash with police in shopping mall

Clashes between demonstrators and plain-clothes police took place at the Harbour City shopping mall in the Tsim Sha Tsui district of Hong Kong.

24/12/2019