Hong Kong protest marks anniversary of violent police clash

Associated Press 06/12/2020

  HONG KONG — More than 100 protesters in Hong Kong marched and shouted slogans during a lunchtime protest Friday in a luxury shopping mall marking the one-year anniversary of a clash with police outside the semi-autonomous…

Chinese troops join Hong Kong cleanup as protesters retreat

Associated Press 11/17/2019

  HONG KONG — Chinese troops came out of the barracks in Hong Kong on Saturday — not to quell protests but to help clean up. It was a rare public appearance by the People’s Liberation Army…

Hong Kong protesters clamor for release of detained activist

Associated Press 10/09/2019

HONG KONG — Several hundred masked protesters chanting for revolution have gathered at Hong Kong’s High Court for the appeal hearing of an activist sentenced to six years in prison for his part in a violent nightlong…

Hong Kong police slammed as ‘trigger-happy’ after teen shot

10/02/2019

HONG KONG — Heads bowed and dressed in black, schoolmates of a teenage demonstrator shot at close range in the chest by a Hong Kong riot officer condemned police tactics and demanded accountability on Wednesday. Tuesday’s shooting…

Hong Kong withdraws extradition bill that sparked protests

Associated Press 09/05/2019

HONG KONG – Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam withdrew the extradition bill that sparked months of demonstrations, bowing to one of the protesters’ demands in the hope of ending the increasingly violent unrest. But activists rejected Wednesday’s…

Hong Kong police storm subway with batons as protests rage

09/01/2019

HONG KONG — Protesters in Hong Kong threw gasoline bombs at government headquarters and set fires in the streets on Saturday, while police stormed a subway car and hit passengers with batons and pepper spray in scenes…

Hundreds rally as 13th weekend of Hong Kong protests starts

08/31/2019

HONG KONG  — About 1,000 people were taking part in a Christian march through central Hong Kong on Saturday as a 13th straight weekend of pro-democracy protests got underway. After gathering at an athletic field, they marched…

Hong Kong activists freed on bail, protest march banned

08/31/2019

HONG KONG — Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong and another core member of a pro-democracy group were granted bail after being charged with inciting people to join a protest in June, while authorities denied permission for a…

LIST: Consulate urges Filipinos in Hong Kong to avoid protest areas

08/14/2019

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Consulate General in Hong Kong on Wednesday reminded Filipinos to avoid several areas amid a series of protests taking place there. Citing reports received by their office, the Consulate said protests would…

Palace to Filipinos amid Hong Kong protests: It’s not the right time to go there

08/13/2019

MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang urged Filipinos to postpone their planned travel to Hong Kong due to ongoing unrest and massive demonstrations there. Hong Kong has been gripped by raging protests for weeks now against an extradition bill…

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