Thousands of riot police were stationed across Hong Kong on Thursday to stamp out any large democracy rallies as the restless financial hub marked China’s National Day under the shadow of a growing …
Security tight in Hong Kong ahead of expected banned China national day protest
Security was tight in Hong Kong early on Thursday with police vans dotting the streets ahead of an expected China national day march by pro-democracy protesters, despite authorities banning the …
Families of 12 Hong Kong activists captured at sea by China look for answers
Last month, 12 activists from Hong Kong, aged 16-33, were intercepted by Chinese authorities at sea as they tried to flee to Taiwan. It was a rare and bold attempt at escaping a city that has been in …
China Signals It Will Put 12 Fleeing Hong Kong Residents on Trial
Chinese authorities said they have formally arrested 12 Hong Kong residents who were caught fleeing the city in an ill-fated effort to escape to Taiwan, paving the way for them to be tried on the …
Families plead for Hong Kong activists accused of trying to flee by speedboat
The ‘Hong Kong 12’ – arrested for allegedly trying to flee to Taiwan – have become the latest flashpoint for protesters …
12 Hong Kong fugitives caught at sea while fleeing to Taiwan officially accused by mainland Chinese authorities of illegal border crossing, organising act
Judicial authorities in mainland China have officially accused 12 Hong Kong fugitives captured at sea while fleeing to Taiwan of illegal border crossing or organising such an act. The People’s …
China Signals It Will Try 12 Hong Kong Residents Caught Fleeing to Taiwan
Chinese authorities said they have formally arrested 12 Hong Kong residents who were caught fleeing the city in an ill-fated escape to Taiwan, paving the way for them to be tried on the mainland.
Is Hong Kong becoming more like China?
Hong Kong marks this year’s Oct. 1—China’s national day—more tightly under Beijing’s rule than ever before in recent memory. Where last year’s Oct. 1 saw citywide protests in a fierce repudiation of …
Is Hong Kong becoming more like China?
Hong Kong marks this year’s Oct. 1—China’s national day—more tightly under Beijing’s rule than ever before in recent memory. Where last year’s Oct. 1 saw citywide protests in a fierce repudiation of …
The past, present, and future of the fight to control Hong Kong
Hong Kong marks this year’s Oct. 1—China’s national day—more tightly under Beijing’s rule than ever before in recent memory. Where last year’s Oct. 1 saw citywide protests in a fierce repudiation of …