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‘Braves’ on the frontlines of Hong Kong’s protests
A culture has built up around Hong Kong’s "braves" who are hailed by supporters as heroes and reviled by their opponents as nihilists
Money, muscle, media: how China has handled Hong Kong protests
Beijing has tried to contain the protests so far. Here are the tactics it has used
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
‘One country, two systems’: Hong Kong’s special status
Hong Kong was ceded to Britain in perpetuity by China in the mid-1800s. But following an agreement in 1997, it would be handed back to China
Exhausted Hong Kong protesters mull next move
Civil servants in Hong Kong are returning to work as demonstrators debate their next move in a pro-democracy campaign that had paralysed the city.
Beijing warns protests will push Hong Kong into ‘chaos’
The government has pledged its support for leader CY Leung, accusing pro-democracy protesters of "selfishly" disrupting social order.
Diplomat puts adopted daughter up for adoption
A Dutch couple living in Hong Kong this week found themselves at the centre of an international controversy after they gave up their daughter for adoption seven years after they…
Australia bans toys that produce date-rape drug
Australia announced a nationwide ban on Wednesday on about one million Chinese-made toys after investigations showed they contained a chemical that metabolises when swallowed…