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Protesters who throw petrol bombs are known as “wizards” while teams who extinguish the fizzing tear gas canisters fired at them by police are dubbed “firefighters”. (Thomas Peter/Reuters)
AUTHORITARIANISM

Hong Kong protesters walk tightrope between peace and violence

While millions have hit the streets in remarkable scenes of peaceful people power, protests have also sunk into violence

  • Aidan Jones
  • Elaine Yu
4 min read
Anti-extradition bill protesters attend a mass demonstration after a woman was shot in the eye during a protest at Hong Kong International Airport. (Reuters/Tyrone Siu)
ELAINE YU

‘An eye for an eye’: Sea of black at Hong Kong airport protest

Passengers arriving at Hong Kong airport are greeted by black-clad pro-democracy activists chanting "fight with Hong Kong, fight for freedom!"

  • Elaine Yu
3 min read
A commuter argues with a protester as a train is stalled during disruption of the Mass Transit Railway (MTR) services by protesters, in Hong Kong, China. (Reuters/Kim Kyung-Hoon)
CARRIE LAM

Lam says Hong Kong is on the brink as protesters unleash travel chaos

More than 100 flights at the city’s airport — one of the world’s busiest — were also listed as cancelled on Monday morning

  • Jasmine Leung
  • Elaine Yu
4 min read
When brief clashes between police and protesters first erupted on June 9 after a huge, peaceful protest march, few could have predicted that a city renowned for safety and stability could unravel so quickly. (Tyrone Siu/Reuters)
CARRIE LAM

Protesters ransack Hong Kong parliament on China handover anniversary

Thousands of democracy activists staged a peaceful march in Hong Kong on Monday afternoon, calling for the city’s pro-Beijing leader to step down.

  • Esther Chan 1
  • Elaine Yu
4 min read