China says Hong Kong protests show ‘sprouts of terrorism’; airport reopens
Despite the airport reopening, Hong Kong flag carrier Cathay Pacific said it had cancelled over 200 flights to and out of the airport on Tuesday.
Aug 13, 2019, 07:01 AM IST
Protests pushing Hong Kong to ‘extremely dangerous edge’, says government
The Chinese-controlled city, an Asian financial hub, has been rocked by months of protests that began against a proposed bill to allow people to be extradited to stand trial in mainland China.
Aug 05, 2019, 08:25 AM IST
Hong Kong protests: China releases footage of 'anti-riot' exercises, says unrest won't be tolerated
HONG KONG (Reuters) - As Hong Kong's political crisis simmers amidst heated protests, China`s People`s Liberation Army in Hong Kong released a video showing footage of "anti-riot" exercises and its top brass warned violence is "absolutely impermissible".
Aug 01, 2019, 12:35 PM IST
Hong Kong protesters disrupt train services, cause commuter chaos
What started three months ago as rallies against an extradition bill that would have allowed people in Hong Kong to be sent to mainland China for trial, has now morphed into a wider backlash against the city`s government and its political masters in Beijing.
Jul 30, 2019, 10:29 AM IST
Hong Kong in security lockdown as it braces for latest mass protest
Tens of thousands are due to march from Victoria Park in the bustling shopping district of Causeway Bay to Wan Chai, just one metro station away, after police shortened the route, citing safety concerns.
Jul 21, 2019, 12:44 PM IST
Hong Kong extradition protesters escalate fight in suburbs
Millions have taken to the streets over the past month in some of the largest and most violent protests in decades over an extradition bill that would allow people to be sent to mainland China for trial in courts controlled by the Communist Party.
Jul 14, 2019, 20:29 PM IST
After a day of violent protests, Hong Kong starts to make arrests
In recent weeks, Hong Kong has been beset by public protests against the government`s handling of an extradition bill that would allow people in the city, to be sent to stand trial in China.
Jul 03, 2019, 22:37 PM IST
Britain tells China to honour Hong Kong freedoms
British Foreign Minister Jeremy Hunt condemned violence on both sides and warned of consequences if China neglects commitments made when it took back Hong Kong.
Jul 02, 2019, 20:27 PM IST
Hong Kong protesters smash up legislature in direct challenge to China
Hundreds of Hong Kong protesters stormed the legislature on the anniversary of the city`s 1997 return to China on Monday, destroying pictures and daubing walls with graffiti in a direct challenge to China as anger over an extradition bill spiralled out of control.
Jul 01, 2019, 20:56 PM IST
Fresh protests hit Hong Kong as activists seek voice at G 20 Summit
Millions have thronged the streets in the past three weeks to demand that the bill, which would allow criminal suspects to be sent to mainland China for trial in courts controlled by the Chinese Communist Party, be scrapped altogether.
Jun 27, 2019, 23:19 PM IST
China stands by Hong Kong leader after days of street protests
Lam`s attempts to pass a bill that would allow people in Hong Kong to be extradited to China for trial triggered the biggest and most violent protests in decades in the former British colony.
Jun 17, 2019, 20:43 PM IST
'Sea of black' Hong Kong protesters demand leader step down
The protesters formed a sea of black along roads, walkways and train stations across Hong Kong`s financial centre to vent their frustration and anger at Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam.
Jun 16, 2019, 19:09 PM IST
Hong Kong leader suspends controversial extradition bill after protests
The extradition bill, which would cover Hong Kong`s 7 million residents as well as foreign and Chinese nationals in the city, was seen by many as a threat to the rule of law in the former British colony.
Jun 15, 2019, 17:43 PM IST
Protesters scuffle with Hong Kong police, government offices shut
Hong Kong`s China-backed Chief Executive Carrie Lam condemned the violence and urged a swift restoration of order.
Jun 13, 2019, 21:54 PM IST
Hong Kong students skip classes to protest at `pro-Beijing` appointment
Around 100 protesters left classrooms to rally at the Hong Kong University campus following the appointment of Arthur Li as chairman of the university`s governing council.
Jan 20, 2016, 12:37 PM IST
Chinese tour groups to Hong Kong slide amid protests
The number of mainland Chinese tour groups visiting Hong Kong plunged about 80 percent in early March as rising anti-mainland sentiment and a series of protests deterred many from crossing the border, underscoring a deepening divide between both sides.
Mar 13, 2015, 15:02 PM IST
