Hong Kong
Hong Kong protesters rally to show ‘peaceful’ credentials after chaos
World
August 18, 2019
Hong Kong protesters rally to show ‘peaceful’ credentials after chaos
Tens of thousands of Hong Kong democracy activists gathered Sunday for a major rally to show the city’s leaders their…
A bad year for Xi clouds Communist China’s 70th birthday celebrations
World
August 18, 2019
A bad year for Xi clouds Communist China’s 70th birthday celebrations
It was meant to be an unabashed celebration of the triumph of Communism in China, and of President Xi Jinping’s…
Rival rallies as Hong Kong’s divisions deepen
World
August 17, 2019
Rival rallies as Hong Kong’s divisions deepen
Hong Kong democracy activists kicked off a weekend of fresh rallies on Saturday in a major test for the movement…
Hong Kong protest tensions heat up in Australia
World
August 17, 2019
Hong Kong protest tensions heat up in Australia
Hundreds of pro-China demonstrators marched through Sydney Saturday in response to a growing number of rallies in support of the…
Hong Kong protesters face crucial weekend test after airport setback
World
August 16, 2019
Hong Kong protesters face crucial weekend test after airport setback
Hong Kong’s pro-democracy movement faces a major test this weekend as it tries to muster another huge crowd following criticism…
China slams HK airport protesters as ‘terrorist-like’
World
August 14, 2019
China slams HK airport protesters as ‘terrorist-like’
China reacted furiously Wednesday to “terrorist-like” attacks on its citizens by pro-democracy protesters during a second day of mass disruptions…
Trump assailed for hands-off stance on Hong Kong
World
August 14, 2019
Trump assailed for hands-off stance on Hong Kong
US President Donald Trump was assailed Tuesday for his hands-off approach to pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong, avoiding criticizing Beijing…
Blockade, beating, pepper spray on second day of Hong Kong airport chaos
World
August 14, 2019
Blockade, beating, pepper spray on second day of Hong Kong airport chaos
Chaos gripped Hong Kong’s airport for a second day Tuesday as pro-democracy protesters staged a disruptive sit-in that paralysed hundreds…
Stranded passengers voice support for Hong Kong protesters
World
August 13, 2019
Stranded passengers voice support for Hong Kong protesters
Travellers in Hong Kong’s airport voiced support for pro-democracy demonstrators on Tuesday, despite an overnight occupation of the international transit…
‘When will you die?’ Hong Kong leader grilled at press conference
World
August 13, 2019
‘When will you die?’ Hong Kong leader grilled at press conference
When Hong Kong’s leader Carrie Lam appeared before the press on Tuesday, she appeared to be expecting to deliver a…