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Hong Kong protests mark fifth anniversary of the Umbrella Movement

And a series of protests for and against Communist Party rulers in Beijing is also planned for the Chinese-ruled city ahead of the 70th anniversary of the People's Republic on Tuesday.

28/09/2019

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Police fire pepper spray in latest unrest in Hong Kong

Hong Kong police used pepper spray to disperse protesters on Sunday (September 22) as the Chinese-ruled city once again plunged into chaos over the weekend

23/09/2019

China

Watch: Eyeball drinks on the menu in Hong Kong in honour of protesters

This Hong Kong restaurant is paying tribute to a woman whose eye was injured during pro-democracy protests. The woman became a symbol of alleged police violence during demonstrations.

20/09/2019

China

Watch: Toymaker documents Hong Kong protests in miniature

With their gas masks and yellow raincoats they look like the average Hong Kong protester – just one-20th the size. The designer has also built miniature road blocks and tear gas canisters.

16/09/2019

China

Rival groups clash in Hong Kong protests

Pro-democracy and pro-Beijing groups clashed in a shopping mall in Hong Kong on Saturday as unrest over alleged Chinese interference in the territory continued.

14/09/2019

Germany

Hong Kong's pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong attends presser

Hong Kong's pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong attends a news conference in Berlin, Germany.

11/09/2019

China

Police step up presence after protesters target Hong Kong airport

Tight security has been implemented at Hong Kong International Airport in attempts to prevent another major disruption. Violent protests on Friday led to threats from protesters to block traffic at the transport-hub.

07/09/2019

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Hong Kong police fire tear gas to disperse protesters

Hundreds of protesters, many of them masked and dressed in black, took cover behind umbrellas and barricades made from street fencing.

06/09/2019

Living

Hong Kong Fashion Summit 2019: Sustainable fashion on the rise in Asia

A radical sustainable fashion fund launched at Hong Kong's fashion summit plans to revolutionise garment production in the Asian manufacturing industry.

06/09/2019

China

Watch: New protests in Hong Kong despite extradition bill withdrawal

Watch again: Fresh protests in Hong Kong despite extradition bill withdrawal

06/09/2019

China

Hong Kong: Carrie Lam withdraws controversial extradition bill

Chief executive had previously announced that the bill was "dead".

04/09/2019

China

Hong Kong leader says she would 'quit' if she could: leaked audio

Embattled Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam said she would quit if she had a choice, according to an audio recording of remarks she made last week to a group of businesspeople.

02/09/2019

China

Back to school: Hong Kong students boycott class

Hong Kong students staged a protest on Monday after weekend protests resulted in violence.

02/09/2019

World News

Hong Kong protests continue

Pro-democracy protesters show no signs of giving up despite continuing violent clashes with police over the weekend

01/09/2019

China

Watch: Petrol bombs and tear gas as Hong Kong protests turn violent

Police used tear gas and a water cannon during protests outside the local headquarters of the China People's Liberation Army in Hong Kong.

31/08/2019

China

Hong Kong pro-democracy activists arrested ahead of planned protests

Hong Kong pro-democracy activists were arrested ahead of planned protests over the weekend.

30/08/2019

China

Hong Kong protests: 12-year-old among dozens arrested after night of violence

Hong Kong protests: 12-year-old among dozens arrested after night of violence

26/08/2019

China

Latest Hong Kong protests end in clashes and tear gas being fired

Clashes marred largely peaceful protests in Hong Kong on Sunday as pro-democracy rallies took place across the city.

25/08/2019

China

Watch: Hong Kong protesters join hands in tribute to Baltic Way

Watch: Hong Kong protesters joined hands on 20th anniversary of the Baltic Way

23/08/2019

World News

YouTube shuts down 210 channels uploading videos on Hong Kong protests

Google announced on Thursday that it was shutting down 210 YouTube channels that were behaving in a "coordinated manner while uploading videos related to the ongoing protests in Hong Kong".

23/08/2019