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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)
BEIJING

Hong Kong’s summer of rage now a war of attrition

What began as a mass display of focused opposition to a planned extradition bill has evolved into something deeper, wider and far angrier.

  • Jasmine Leung
  • Esther Chan 1
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
(Reuters/Joshua Roberts)
DONALD TRUMP

Trump and Kim raise summit hopes after days of brinkmanship

Trump rattled the region on Thursday by cancelling a planned June 12 meeting with Kim in Singapore, citing "open hostility" from Pyongyang

  • Esther Chan 1
  • Jung Hawon
5 min read