Many members of the Hong Kong pro-democracy movement have continued to stand firm on speaking of it that way, mostly just shrugging off the criticism.
Talking Horses: packed provisional schedule planned plus Hong Kong tips
A series of rearranged Classic trials and Pattern races have been scheduled for the last two weekends in May if racing is allowed to resume …
Foreign criticism of activists’ arrests ‘unfounded’: Hong Kong
Hong Kong hit back on Friday at Washington and London for condemning the arrests in April of 15 pro-democracy activists, saying that their criticism was “unfounded” and “grossly irresponsible.” …
Business booms for ‘yellow’ firms backing Hong Kong protest movement
Hong Kong anti-government protesters queued outside businesses that openly support the democracy movement on Friday, a show of support for “yellow” restaurants and cafes reeling from the twin impact …
Police on alert in Hong Kong ahead of planned democracy rallies
Riot police hit Hong Kong’s streets on Friday ahead of planned rallies by pro-democracy protesters who were looking to defy restrictions on gatherings during the coronavirus pandemic to voice anger …
How Beijing is cracking down on Hong Kong
Pro-democracy campaigners Jimmy Lai and Martin Lee talk to the FT’s Sue Lin Wong about Beijing’s attempts to override Hong Kong’s mini-constitution while the world is distracted by the coronavirus pan …
China Takes Harder Line on Hong Kong Amid Coronavirus Protest Lull
Tensions are expected to rise in Hong Kong as pro-democracy protesters attempt to return to the streets after a lengthy lull amid the coronavirus pandemic, which authorities have used to push hard …
Stocks in Australia and Japan set to slip, with major Asia markets out for holidays
Major markets across the region, including China, Hong Kong, South Korea, India and Singapore, are closed on Friday for holidays.
No New Coronavirus Cases in South Korea and Hong Kong, a Milestone: Live Coverage
Yet half a billion people around the world could be pushed into poverty because of the pandemic, the United Nations says.
The rise of bubble tea, one of Taiwan’s most beloved beverages
A sweet Taiwanese drink nicknamed in honor of a busty Hong Kong celebrity, bubble tea has become an unstoppable worldwide trend since it was invented in the 1980s. We look back at the history of this …