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China's Xi Jinping sees "challenges" in Hong Kong autonomy as protests gather steam
Chinese President Xi Jinping`s visit comes amid heightened tension between China and the former British colony.
Jun 30, 2017, 16:46 PM IST
Hong Kong targets activists day after vote
Police cracked down on Hong Kong democracy activists Monday saying they would be charged over the Umbrella Movement mass protests, a day after a pro-Beijing candidate was chosen as the city's new leader.
Mar 27, 2017, 11:53 AM IST
Hong Kong leader Leung Chun-ying slams independence movement in final speech
Hong Kong`s unpopular pro-Beijing leader Leung Chun-ying faced protests Wednesday as he spoke out against the city`s independence movement in his final policy address.
Jan 18, 2017, 15:24 PM IST
Thousands march to protest bid to unseat Hong Kong lawmakers
Thousands of protesters, chanting "Sovereignty belongs to the people!" marched through Hong Kong on New Year's Day to protest at the government's legal bid to unseat some pro-democracy lawmakers.
Jan 01, 2017, 18:12 PM IST
No space for Hong Kong independence in 'one country two systems': China
There is no space for Hong Kong independence in the "one country, two systems" agreement under which Beijing governs the former British colony, but there can be tolerance for differences in their systems, a senior Chinese official said.
Dec 31, 2016, 07:45 AM IST
`Iron lady` Ip runs for Hong Kong leader
A former Hong Kong security chief who stepped down after mass protests and is loathed by the city`s pro-democracy camp said Thursday she will run for leader, as opponents warn she would be a Beijing puppet.
Dec 15, 2016, 16:29 PM IST
Hong Kong leader calls for unity with China as protesters gather
Hong Kong`s leader called on the city to unite behind its current political system Saturday in the face of increasing calls for independence from China, as protesters were bundled from the auditorium where he was speaking.
Oct 01, 2016, 07:34 AM IST
Hong Kong student leader pleads not guilty
A Hong Kong student protester pleaded not guilty Friday to multiple criminal charges over a demonstration against a pro-Beijing figure, a day after the conviction of an "Umbrella Revolution" leader was blasted by rights activists.
Jul 22, 2016, 12:12 PM IST
Hong Kong protests as top China official visits
China's Zhang Dejiang kicked off his Hong Kong visit Tuesday by promising to listen to political demands from across society.
May 18, 2016, 08:48 AM IST
Hong Kong leader warns independence calls threaten economy
Hong Kong`s Beijing-friendly leader warned Tuesday the city will lose investment and job opportunities if residents continue to seek independence, painting a bleak economic picture of the former British colony without Chinese support.
Apr 26, 2016, 10:54 AM IST
Hong Kong's Leung Chun-ying hits back at independence calls
Hong Kong`s leader hit back Tuesday at growing calls for independence from China, particularly among young activists, as he dismissed the need for any discussion on a breakaway.
Apr 05, 2016, 11:41 AM IST
`Missing` bookseller back in Hong Kong: government
One of five "missing" Hong Kong booksellers who was detained on the mainland returned to the city Friday and met police, the government said, in a case that has provoked fears of increasing Chinese interference in the semi-autonomous region.
Mar 04, 2016, 18:04 PM IST
Hong Kong leader plays down comments by top Beijing official
Hong Kong leader Leung Chun-ying said on Tuesday some people had misunderstood controversial comments by Beijing`s top representative in the Chinese-ruled city that the chief executive was above the law.
Sep 15, 2015, 11:56 AM IST
