China tightened controls over dissidents while pro-democracy activists in Hong Kong and elsewhere sought ways to mark the 31st anniversary Thursday of the crushing of the pro-democracy movement …
N.Korea says U.S. in no position to criticise China
North Korea on Thursday said the United States is in no position to criticise China over Hong Kong or human rights when Washington threatens to “unleash dogs” to suppress anti-racism protests at home.
Tiananmen Square anniversary marked by crackdown, Hong Kong vigil ban
China tightened controls over dissidents while pro-democracy activists in Hong Kong and elsewhere sought ways to mark the 31st anniversary Thursday of the crushing of the pro-democracy movement …
Hong Kong marks Tiananmen massacre for what many fear will be the last time
When protests broke out in Beijing and other cities across China in early 1989, many in Hong Kong were exhilarated.
Tiananmen Vigil Organizers Say They Will Defy Hong Kong Police Ban
The event was barred for the first time over coronavirus concerns, but participants fear a move to restrict speech.
HSBC, StanChart shares rise in Hong Kong after backing China security law
Hong Kong-listed shares of HSBC and Standard Chartered rose on Thursday after the banks backed China’s imposition of a national security law on the city, even as a pro-democracy and newly formed …
On Tiananmen Anniversary, Hong Kong Protesters Brace for Their Chinese Crackdown
China has gobbled up the territory’s freedom, undeterred by protests and international condemnation. Who’s next?
Hong Kong and the UK: What’s the history between the two?
There are a lot of reasons why the protests are going on – and it’s helpful to know about the history of Hong Kong to understand what’s happening. Britain has played a big role in the history Hong …
Hong Kong to light candles across the city to mark Tiananmen anniversary
The anniversary strikes an especially sensitive nerve in the semi-autonomous city this year after Beijing’s move last month to impose national security legislation in Hong Kong, which critics fear …
China Doesn’t Want a New World Order. It Wants This One.
China is in the midst of a fierce battle to salvage its reputation. Under fire for their part in the pandemic and reproached for their move to assert control over Hong Kong, the country’s officials …