A culture has built up around Hong Kong’s "braves" who are hailed by supporters as heroes and reviled by their opponents as nihilists

Beijing has tried to contain the protests so far. Here are the tactics it has used

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

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

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.

The government has pledged its support for leader CY Leung, accusing pro-democracy protesters of "selfishly" disrupting social order.

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 announced a nationwide ban on Wednesday on about one million Chinese-made toys after investigations showed they contained a chemical that metabolises when swallowed…