Page 6 - Hong Kong Protesters

Hundreds return to Hong Kong streets as metro, shops shut after violence

The night's 'extreme violence' justified the use of the emergency law, Beijing-backed Lam said in a television address on Saturday

Hong Kong grinds to a halt as agitators stage march in defiance of mask ban

As the crowds were marching on Saturday, city leader Carrie Lam released a stony-faced video statement in which she condemned protesters for "a very dark night"

Hong Kong to ban face masks at protests in bid to quell months of unrest

The government will enact the Emergency Regulations Ordinance after a special meeting of the city's Executive Council on Friday

Hong Kong flash-mob rallies erupt as anger mounts over shot protester

Running battles raged for hours across multiple locations as hardcore protesters hurled rocks and petrol bombs

Hong Kong's retail woes deepen as violent protests deter Chinese shoppers

Retail sales forecast for Hong Kong have fallen 14 per cent in August from a year ago and hotel occupancy rates have slid to 66 per cent from 94 per cent in August 2018

Hong Kong protester shot in the chest as China marks its 70th anniversary

Tens of thousands joined anti-government demonstrations that spread across the semi-autonomous Chinese territory even as Communist leaders in Beijing celebrated 70 years in power

Hong Kong protesters mark five years since 'Umbrella' street movement

A series of protests for and against Communist Party rulers in Beijing is planned for the Chinese-ruled city ahead of the 70th anniversary of the People's Republic on Tuesday, including at the consula

Hong Kong braces for mass protests over weekend ahead of China National Day

A series of pro- and anti-Beijing protests is planned ahead of the 70th anniversary of the People's Republic of China on Tuesday

Murder suspect who sparked Hong Kong protests could soon walk free

When Chief Executive Carrie Lam proposed amending the extradition law in February, she cited the case of Chan Tong-kai, wanted in Taiwan in connection with the February 2018 slaying of his girlfriend

Prominent Hong Kong activist urges Starbucks to cancel local franchise

In a tweet early on Friday, Wong asked for the franchise of Maxim's Caterers, which runs the Starbucks outlets in the city, to be terminated "immediately"

Embattled Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam to hold town hall meeting today

Both Lam and Beijing have ruled out any further concessions to protesters

Protesters in Hong Kong trample a Chinese flag, set street fires

Some put a Chinese flag on the floor and took turns running over it, before defacing it and putting it in a dumpster outside, which they then pushed into a nearby river

Hong Kong protesters plan shopping mall sit-ins after hill-top human chains

Britain says it has a legal responsibility to ensure China abides by its obligations under the 1984 declaration

Hong Kong leader assures investors of rebound despite no let-up in protests

More protests are planned this weekend

In Hong Kong's leaderless protests, officials don't know who to talk to

The lack of a clear leader is one of the main reasons the protests have carried on this long and show no end in sight

UNHRC disturbed about violent protests in Hong Kong, calls for restraint

She also urged embattled Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam to hold a dialogue with the people of Hong Kong, who should take an opportunity in an effort to end to the crisis "peacefully and constructively"

Hong Kong tells US to stay out; students form human chains in support

Hong Kong's government expressed regret over the US bill, known as the Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act

Hong Kong protesters wave US flags, urge Trump to 'liberate' their city

Hong Kong has been rocked by a summer of unrest kicked off by a proposed law that would have allowed criminal suspects to be sent to mainland China for trial

HK police fire tear gas as clashes erupt after thousands appeal to Trump

Riot police dispersed demonstrators in parts of of Central only for them to regather in other districts.

Hong Kong police in position at airport ahead of protest; buses searched

Only passengers were being allowed into the airport building or to use the Airport Express, boarding in downtown Hong Kong