Page 5 - Hong Kong Protesters

China 'supports' barring activist Joshua Wong from Hong Kong election

Wong, one of the most prominent figures in the otherwise leaderless movement, accused the Hong Kong government of 'political screening'

Hong Kong government to withdraw extradition bill that sparked protests

The crisis has snowballed into demands for universal suffrage and an investigation into police tactics

China plans to replace Hong Kong's Carrie Lam as protests drag on: Report

The pro-Beijing leader has faced sustained criticism from protesters in the semi-autonomous city

Suspect whose case led to Hong Kong protests walks free from prison

He was released after serving a separate sentence for money laundering offenses

Hong police fire tear gas and water cannon as crowds defy rally ban

Authorities had forbidden the march in Tsim Sha Tsui, a densely-packed shopping district filled with luxury boutiques and hotels, citing public safety and previous violence from hardcore protesters

Hong Kong protest leaders urge turnout, despite risk of arrest

Police declared the march illegal, citing concerns over public safety, and a court said the destination of the march - the main railway interchange with mainland China - could be attacked, vandalised

A long list of economic problems await Hong Kong. How they can be fixed

Many in the city question the political will of Hong Kong's government officials to take bold, aggressive action in a range of policy areas

US House passes Hong Kong 'Democracy Act'; move may infuriate China further

The US House of Representatives on Tuesday passed a bill sought by pro-democracy protesters in Hong Kong that aims to defend civil rights in the semi-autonomous territory. The Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act, which will now move to a similar vote in the Senate before it can become law, has drawn rare bipartisan support in a polarized Congress. Its passage is likely to further aggravate China which has accused "external forces" of fuelling weeks of unrest in the global financial hub. "Today we're simply urging the Chinese president and the Hong Kong Chief Executive, Carrie Lam, to faithfully honor the government's promises" that Hong Kong's rights and autonomy would be protected, Republican Representative Chris Smith, prime sponsor of the bill, said on the House floor. Millions have taken to the streets of Hong Kong, initially against a now-dropped bid by its leaders to allow extraditions to the authoritarian Chinese mainland. The months-long movement has expanded into a

Apple removes app used by Hong Kong protesters after China warning

It follows an accusation from China's state media that the app "obviously helps rioters"

Two protesters charged in first use of Hong Kong's new mask ban

A conviction for violating the mask ban carries a penalty of up to a year in jail and a fine

Hong Kong metro partially reopens after a weekend of violent protests

Violent protests had erupted across the city soon after embattled leader Carrie Lam invoked the colonial-era powers to order the ban in hopes of curbing months of un

Petrol bombs and tear gas rock Hong Kong as protesters clash with police

Police fired tear gas and baton charged protesters in several locations, while some protesters threw bricks and petrol bombs at police, as night began to fall

Hundreds return to Hong Kong streets as metro, shops shut after violence

The night's 'extreme violence' justified the use of the emergency law, Beijing-backed Lam said in a television address on Saturday

Hong Kong grinds to a halt as agitators stage march in defiance of mask ban

As the crowds were marching on Saturday, city leader Carrie Lam released a stony-faced video statement in which she condemned protesters for "a very dark night"

Hong Kong to ban face masks at protests in bid to quell months of unrest

The government will enact the Emergency Regulations Ordinance after a special meeting of the city's Executive Council on Friday

Hong Kong flash-mob rallies erupt as anger mounts over shot protester

Running battles raged for hours across multiple locations as hardcore protesters hurled rocks and petrol bombs

Hong Kong's retail woes deepen as violent protests deter Chinese shoppers

Retail sales forecast for Hong Kong have fallen 14 per cent in August from a year ago and hotel occupancy rates have slid to 66 per cent from 94 per cent in August 2018

Hong Kong protester shot in the chest as China marks its 70th anniversary

Tens of thousands joined anti-government demonstrations that spread across the semi-autonomous Chinese territory even as Communist leaders in Beijing celebrated 70 years in power

Hong Kong protesters mark five years since 'Umbrella' street movement

A series of protests for and against Communist Party rulers in Beijing is planned for the Chinese-ruled city ahead of the 70th anniversary of the People's Republic on Tuesday, including at the consula

Hong Kong braces for mass protests over weekend ahead of China National Day

A series of pro- and anti-Beijing protests is planned ahead of the 70th anniversary of the People's Republic of China on Tuesday