Many sought to oppose a bill that would threaten prison for disrespecting the Chinese national anthem, the latest expression of public anger at Beijing’s encroachment.
Riot police take zero tolerance approach to Hong Kong protests as tensions build
Around 250 people were arrested across Hong Kong Wednesday, as sporadic protests were met by a massive police presence and zero tolerance approach, with pepper spray, kettling and searches used to …
Hong Kong protests erupt amid China law debate, hundreds arrested
Thousands of protesters shouted pro-democracy slogans and insults at police in Hong Kong on Wednesday as lawmakers debated a bill criminalizing abuse of the Chinese national anthem in the …
U.S. threats won’t stop China’s national security law in Hong Kong, analysts say
Several U.S. officials and Congress members criticized Beijing’s move to impose a national security law in Hong Kong, with some — such as Republican Senator Marco Rubio — threatening sanctions on …
Global stocks mixed on unease over Hong Kong security law
Chinese tension over Hong Kong competes with optimism about recovery from the coronavirus pandemic. Global stock markets were mixed Wednesday as U.S.-Chinese tensions over Hong Kong vied with optimism …
Taiwan Leader Vows ‘Action Plan’ For Hong Kong Protesters
Hong Kong was upended by months of often violent pro-democracy protests last year sparked by rising fears that Beijing is chipping away at the city’s freedoms. Unrest has returned in recent days after …
Taiwan president pledges humanitarian relief for Hong Kongers
Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen on Wednesday pledged to draw up a plan to give humanitarian relief to people involved in pro-democracy protests in Taiwan’s most concrete intervention since a renewal …
A history of resistance: key dates in Hong Kong’s battle with China
Beijing’s attempts to bring the territory to heel since handover have resulted in pushback and protest …
Hong Kong protesters arrested as Trump vows to act “powerfully” against China
Mounting anger over China’s plans to exert more power over Hong Kong spark clashes, with pepper pellets fired and almost 300 arrests.
Global Stocks Mixed As China-US Tensions Return To Fore
Global stock markets and the dollar diverged Wednesday as investors balanced deteriorating China-US relations and Hong Kong protests against the gradual reopening of virus-hit economies. Nearing the …