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Hong Kong leader condemns violence after protesters storm legislature

Protesters in Hong Kong tried to storm the Legislative building amid marches to mark the anniversary of the handover to Chinese rule.

01/07/2019

China

Hong Kong braces itself for a third weekend of protests

Most of the thousands of demonstrators that had blockaded the police headquarters on Friday had mostly dispersed by Saturday morning, but it remained unclear whether further mass protests would take place.

22/06/2019

World

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

World

Raw Politics in full: Hong Kong protests and Italy migration crackdown

Hong Kong protesters blocked roads and erected barricades for a second day. Catch the latest details and more on this episode of Raw Politics.

12/06/2019

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

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

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

China

Scuffles in Hong Kong as tempers flare over new extradition law

Tensions are running high over a new law that would enable criminal suspects to be extradited to the Chinese mainland.

11/05/2019

China

Hong Kong protests against proposed new extradition laws

Hong Kong protests against proposed new extradition laws

28/04/2019

China

Instagram tourists test patience of Hong Kong locals

At one downtown mural, several tourists have been hit by cars as they spill into the road to get their shot.

13/02/2019

Spotlight

New transport links boost business and tourism for Hong Kong and Pearl River Delta

In partnership with Hong Kong Tourism Board

New transport links boost business and tourism for Hong Kong and Pearl River Delta

14/01/2019

Living

The ‘24-hour’ bespoke suit

A sartorial specialty from Hong Kong.

27/12/2018