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Hong Kong

Hong Kong’s summer of rage now a war of attrition
Article
/ 7 August 2019

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.

By Esther Chan 1
Lam says Hong Kong is on the brink as protesters unleash travel chaos
Article
/ 5 August 2019

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

By Elaine Yu
‘One country, two systems’: Hong Kong’s special status
Article
/ 4 July 2019

‘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

By Agency
Three lessons from the Hong Kong protests
Article
/ 2 July 2019

Three lessons from the Hong Kong protests

If China’s leaders cannot endorse a genuine election of the chief executive, they should at least revert to their plan of holding a popular vote

By Steve Tsang
Hong Kong leader condemns ‘extremely violent’ protests
Article
/ 2 July 2019

Hong Kong leader condemns ‘extremely violent’ protests

The semi-autonomous financial hub has been thrown into crisis by weeks of massive demonstrations

By Yan Zhao
Protesters ransack Hong Kong parliament on China handover anniversary
Article
/ 1 July 2019

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.

By Elaine Yu
Telegram hit by cyber-attack, CEO points to HK protests, China
Article
/ 13 June 2019

Telegram hit by cyber-attack, CEO points to HK protests, China

Many protesters in the city have used Telegram to evade electronic surveillance and coordinate their demonstrations

By Agency
Stalwarts shop for education ideas
Article
/ 14 December 2018

Stalwarts shop for education ideas

Both Naledi Pandor and Graça Machel understand the challenges of the future and want to find ways of getting there

By Raeesa Pather
Hong Kong leader refuses to explain journalist visa denial
Article
/ 9 October 2018

Hong Kong leader refuses to explain journalist visa denial

Carrie Lam maintains the decision was handed down by immigration authorities

By Agency
FT journalist given seven days to leave Hong Kong
Article
/ 8 October 2018

FT journalist given seven days to leave Hong Kong

Victor Mallet, the FT’s Asia news editor and a British national, angered authorities in Beijing and Hong Kong by hosting a speech by Andy Chan

By Agency
China demands apology after ‘slap’ at UK Tory meeting
Article
/ 1 October 2018

China demands apology after ‘slap’ at UK Tory meeting

​Beijing has demanded an apology after a Chinese state TV journalist was removed from a fringe event at the ruling Conservative party’s conference

By Agency
Massive clean-up in Hong Kong after typhoon chaos
Article
/ 17 September 2018

Massive clean-up in Hong Kong after typhoon chaos

The storm, with gusts of more than 230 kilometres per hour, sent buildings swaying and waters surging into homes and shopping malls in Hong Kong

By Purple Romero and Laura Mannering
After a nearly a decade of house arrest, freedom for Chinese activist
Article
/ 11 July 2018

After a nearly a decade of house arrest, freedom for Chinese activist

Liu Xia, one of China’s most prominent activists for democracy, has arrived in Germany after a protracted campaign for her release

By Staff Reporter
Record turnout in Hong Kong legislative election as anti-Beijing sentiments increase
Article
/ 5 September 2016

Record turnout in Hong Kong legislative election as anti-Beijing sentiments increase

Record turnout in Hong Kong legislative election as anti-Beijing sentiments increase.

By Al Jazeera
SAA gets brief reprieve in its bid to avoid being deregistered in Hong Kong
Article
/ 31 August 2016

SAA gets brief reprieve in its bid to avoid being deregistered in Hong Kong

Failure to submit regulatory documents to authorities by September 30 will, however, see the airline’s flights to the Chinese territory halted.

By Carin Smith
Big Brother tactics on taboo books
Article
/ 21 May 2015

Big Brother tactics on taboo books

The mainland’s control of bookshops and media outlets has led to soft censorship and restrictions on what people can read in Hong Kong.

By Staff Reporter
Police arrest Hong Kong pro-democracy lawmakers
Article
/ 2 March 2015

Police arrest Hong Kong pro-democracy lawmakers

A number of protest leaders have been arrested, only to be released without charge, in a controversial procedure which some say is harassment.

By Staff Reporter
Hong Kong: Masked men descend on demonstrators
Article
/ 13 October 2014

Hong Kong: Masked men descend on demonstrators

Hong Kong authorities have been accused of hiring thugs to disperse pro-democracy demonstrators, after dozens of masked men rushed the protesters.

By Staff Reporter
Exhausted Hong Kong protesters mull next move
Article
/ 6 October 2014

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.

By Staff Reporter
Joshua Wong: The face of the Hong Kong protests for democracy in 5 pictures
Article
/ 2 October 2014

Joshua Wong: The face of the Hong Kong protests for democracy in 5 pictures

A 17-year-old student activist is leading the path of Hong Kong’s fight for democracy. Let’s take a look at Joshua Wong in five pictures.

By Staff Reporter
Young and old unite behind cause
Article
/ 2 October 2014

Young and old unite behind cause

Portraits of spiritual leaders of Hong Kong’s Umbrella Revolution.

By Staff Reporter
Knives out for wolf of Hong Kong
Article
/ 2 October 2014

Knives out for wolf of Hong Kong

The territory’s chief executive has become a focus for protests but would his removal change much?

By Emma Graham-Harrison
Tutu salutes Hong Kong, urges support for democracy
Article
/ 1 October 2014

Tutu salutes Hong Kong, urges support for democracy

Archbishop Desmond Tutu has asked that all who believe in democracy support the people of Hong Kong in their bid for elections.

By Sapa
China won’t give in to Hong Kong independence
Article
/ 30 September 2014

China won’t give in to Hong Kong independence

State media says China would not give in to Hong Kong protesters’ demands for full democracy and would wait for mass protests to fizzle out.

By Staff Reporter
Hong Kong withdraws riot police
Article
/ 29 September 2014

Hong Kong withdraws riot police

Hong Kong authorities announced a withdrawal of riot police from the streets in a major concession to pro-democracy demonstrators.

By Reuters
Thousands rally for Hong Kong democracy
Article
/ 1 January 2014

Thousands rally for Hong Kong democracy

Thousands have marched in Hong Kong to demand a greater say in how their future leaders are chosen.

By Sapa Afp
Spy agencies face political, legal battles
Article
/ 5 December 2013

Spy agencies face political, legal battles

Parliaments, tech leaders and privacy activists are working to bring the surveillance complex to heel.

By Guardian Writers
Noise and the city: Hong Kong’s struggle for quiet
Article
/ 13 July 2013

Noise and the city: Hong Kong’s struggle for quiet

Hong Kong is a cacophony of noise and experts and residents are calling on authorities to keep a lid on the din for the sake of public health.

By Laura Mannering
The Isle of Working Man
Article
/ 20 April 2012

The Isle of Working Man

South Africa should establish economic enclaves that are free from normal rules, similar to what Hong Kong is doing for China.

By Staff Reporter
Fiji too strong for Kiwis at Hong Kong Sevens
Article
/ 25 March 2012

Fiji too strong for Kiwis at Hong Kong Sevens

Fiji have won the Hong Kong Sevens in a tight match against New Zealand 35-28 that takes them just two points off top spot in the overall standings.

By Staff Reporter
Springbok Sevens team blitzed by NZ in Hong Kong
Article
/ 24 March 2012

Springbok Sevens team blitzed by NZ in Hong Kong

The Blitzbokke finished as runners-up in pool B heading into the quarterfinals after losing to NZat the Hong Kong Sevens tournament.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 26 February 2012

Hong Kong Airlines slated over dolphin cargo

Hong Kong Airlines was under pressure Sunday to stop its live dolphin cargo business after an internal memo was leaked to the media.

By Staff Reporter
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