Hong Kong
Hong Kong protest shoppers show their true colours
World
January 15, 2020
Hong Kong protest shoppers show their true colours
Seven months of unrest have taken a heavy toll on many Hong Kong businesses, but pro-democracy protesters are now seeking…
China defends barring Human Rights Watch head from Hong Kong
World
January 13, 2020
China defends barring Human Rights Watch head from Hong Kong
China on Monday defended barring the head of Human Rights Watch from entering Hong Kong, saying non-governmental organizations were responsible…
Taiwan leader gets election boost from unlikely place: China
World
January 9, 2020
Taiwan leader gets election boost from unlikely place: China
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — A year ago, Taiwan’s leader was on the ropes. Then she got a boost from an…
China believes new virus behind mystery pneumonia outbreak
World
January 9, 2020
China believes new virus behind mystery pneumonia outbreak
China believes a mysterious pneumonia outbreak that struck 59 people is caused by a new strain of virus from the…
‘Return to right path’ Beijing’s new envoy tells Hong Kong
World
January 6, 2020
‘Return to right path’ Beijing’s new envoy tells Hong Kong
Beijing’s new top envoy to Hong Kong said he hoped the protest ravaged city would “return to the right path”…
Thousands of protesters march in Hong Kong, taking aim at Chinese traders
World
January 5, 2020
Thousands of protesters march in Hong Kong, taking aim at Chinese traders
HONG KONG (Reuters) – Over a thousand protesters in Hong Kong gathered in a town near the border on Sunday,…
The beat goes on: fireworks, smoke and tear gas start new decade
World
January 1, 2020
The beat goes on: fireworks, smoke and tear gas start new decade
New York dropped its traditional crystal-encrusted ball to ring in 2020 in a packed Times Square, after crisis-marred celebrations in…
Hong Kong readies for New Year democracy rally
World
January 1, 2020
Hong Kong readies for New Year democracy rally
Hong Kong was readying for a massive pro-democracy rally Wednesday after seeing in the New Year with an evening of…
World rings in the new year amid wildfires, protests
World
December 31, 2019
World rings in the new year amid wildfires, protests
SYDNEY/HONG KONG (Reuters) – Millions of people began ringing in 2020 with fireworks, dancing and champagne on Wednesday, but Australia’s…
‘Persist in 2020’: Hong Kong New Year protests start
World
December 31, 2019
‘Persist in 2020’: Hong Kong New Year protests start
HONG KONG (Reuters) – Hong Kong pro-democracy protesters began staging New Year’s Eve rallies around the city on Tuesday, urging…