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Protest disrupts Hong Kong legislative debate over China national anthem bill

Reuters
Posted at Jun 04 03:57 PM

Police and firefighters entered Hong Kong's legislature on Thursday after two pro-democracy lawmakers threw foul-smelling liquid to protest against China's "murderous" crackdown by Chinese troops in and around Tiananmen Square 31 years ago. Read more »

Hong Kong to lead Tiananmen mourning despite virus vigil ban

Su Xinqi and Jerome Taylor, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Jun 04 07:24 AM

Hong Kong will Thursday lead global remembrance of China's deadly Tiananmen crackdown, with people lighting candles in neighborhoods across the restless city after authorities banned a mass vigil because of the coronavirus.   Read more »

TIMELINE: Key dates in Hong Kong's anti-government protests

Reuters
Posted at Jun 03 03:11 PM

China's decision to impose national security laws on Hong Kong has exacerbated public and international concerns over the erosion of freedoms in the city and has rekindled anti-government protests in the financial center. Read more »

UK's Johnson offers visas for millions in Hong Kong

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Jun 03 07:34 AM

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said Tuesday he would offer millions of Hong Kongers visas and a possible route to UK citizenship if China persists with its national security law.   Read more »

Hong Kong bans Tiananmen vigil for first time, in new challenge to protests

Daniel Victor, The New York Times
Posted at Jun 02 07:30 AM

Hong Kong on Monday prohibited for the first time the annual June 4 vigil to honor victims of the pro-democracy Tiananmen Square protests in 1989, which the Chinese government crushed with deadly force. Read more »

What could losing US 'special status' mean for Hong Kong?

Jerome Taylor, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Jun 01 07:29 AM

Washington's declaration this week that Hong Kong is no longer sufficiently autonomous from China was a historic moment with potentially far-reaching consequences for the finance hub -- though much depends on President Donald Trump.   Read more »

China media, HK govt bristle at Trump's pledge of curbs, sanctions

James Pomfret and Stella Qiu, Reuters
Posted at May 31 05:01 PM

China's state media and the government of Hong Kong lashed out on Sunday at US President Donald Trump's vow to end Hong Kong's special status if Beijing imposes new national security laws on the city, which is bracing for fresh protests. Read more »

China approves plan to impose Hong Kong security law

Agence France-Presse
Posted at May 29 06:40 AM

China's parliament approved plans Thursday to impose a security law on Hong Kong that has ratcheted up tensions with the US and sparked new protests over fears the city is losing its special freedoms. Read more »

From settlement to counselling, Taiwan promises help for fleeing Hong Kongers

Yimou Lee, Reuters
Posted at May 28 03:40 PM

Taiwan on Thursday promised to settle Hong Kongers who flee the Chinese-ruled city due to political reasons, offering help from employment to counselling as China pushes new security legislation that has triggered fresh protests.   Read more »

Trump sounds warning over Hong Kong's future

Sebastian Smith and Jerome Taylor, Agence France-Presse
Posted at May 27 09:51 AM

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday warned that Hong Kong could lose its status as a global financial center if a proposed Chinese crackdown goes ahead, and promised a "very interesting" US response within days.   Read more »

Hong Kong security chief warns of growing 'terrorism' as govt backs Beijing's planned security laws

Reuters
Posted at May 25 11:42 AM

Hong Kong's security chief said "terrorism" was growing in the city, as government departments rallied on Monday behind Beijing's plans to introduce national security laws and after thousands took to the streets to protest against the move. Read more »

Taiwan promises 'necessary assistance' to Hong Kong's people

Reuters
Posted at May 25 09:30 AM

Taiwan will provide the people of Hong Kong with "necessary assistance", President Tsai Ing-wen said, after a resurgence in protests in the Chinese ruled territory against newly proposed national security legislation from Beijing. Read more »

Thousands protest in Hong Kong over China security law proposal

Yan Zhao and Xinqi Su, Agence France-Presse
Posted at May 25 08:05 AM

Police fired tear gas and water cannon at thousands of Hong Kong pro-democracy protesters who gathered Sunday against a controversial security law proposed by China, in the most intense clashes for months.   Read more »

China legislation on Hong Kong could lead to US sanctions -White House

Reuters
Posted at May 24 10:58 PM

China's proposed national security legislation for Hong Kong could lead to US sanctions and threaten the city's status as a financial hub, White House National Security Adviser Robert O'Brien said on Sunday. Read more »

Hong Kong police fire tear gas on biggest protests since COVID curbs

James Pomfret and Jessie Pang, Reuters
Posted at May 24 04:37 PM

Hong Kong police fired tear gas and pepper spray to disperse thousands protesting on Sunday against Beijing’s plan to directly impose national security laws on the city, the biggest flare-up in the city since COVID-19 lockdowns began. Read more »

Hong Kong braces for protests on heels of proposed national security laws

Reuters
Posted at May 24 10:17 AM

Hong Kong braced on Sunday for its first protests since Beijing’s controversial plan to directly impose national security laws on the city, in what could provide a litmus test of public opposition to China's tightening grip over the financial hub. Read more »

'This is the end of Hong Kong': China pushes security law after unrest

Jing Xuan Teng and Xinqi Su, Agence France-Presse
Posted at May 22 08:40 AM

China's parliament said it would introduce a proposal Friday for a national security law in Hong Kong at its annual session, in a move the US warned would be "highly destabilizing" for the financial hub. Read more »

Riot police chase Hong Kong Mother's Day protesters

Agence France-Presse
Posted at May 10 11:40 PM

Riot police chased protesters through Hong Kong shopping malls on Sunday as democracy activists launched Mother's Day flash mob rallies calling for independence and the city's unpopular leader to resign. Read more »

Hong Kong hotels on cliff edge from protest, pandemic pain

Clare Jim, Reuters
Posted at Apr 28 07:59 AM

HONG KONG - Hong Kong's distinction as a shopper's paradise used to draw tens of thousands of tourists to the China-ruled city every month, but a year of political unrest and the coronavirus crisis are driving some hotels to the brink of financial ruin. Read more »

Hong Kong political crisis deepens despite protest lull during virus

Jerome Taylor and Su Xinqi, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Apr 23 10:53 AM

A roundup of Hong Kong pro-democracy activists and a row over the powers of Beijing's office in the city have deepened the political crisis engulfing the financial hub even as a coronavirus lockdown prevents large-scale protests.  Read more »