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Page 13 - Hong Kong Protests

Two countries, one system

China struggles with its own regional 'special status' issue

Two countries, one system
Updated On : 14 Aug 2019 | 12:07 AM IST

Hong Kong airport suspends check-ins, advises passengers to leave terminals

The statement walked back a previous announcement that said all departing flights had been cancelled

Hong Kong airport suspends check-ins, advises passengers to leave terminals
Updated On : 13 Aug 2019 | 4:52 PM IST

Here's how Hong Kong Airport disruption will impact your travel plans

The spillover from scrapped flights means delays and cancellations throughout the day. Here's how carriers worldwide, from Cathay Pacific to Air China are responding

Here's how Hong Kong Airport disruption will impact your travel plans
Updated On : 13 Aug 2019 | 2:44 PM IST

India issues travel advisory for citizens travelling to Hong Kong

The Hong Kong Airport on Monday cancelled flights after protesters stormed in the arrival halls wearing eye patches and bandages opposing a bill that allows extraditions to mainland China

India issues travel advisory for citizens travelling to Hong Kong
Updated On : 13 Aug 2019 | 2:40 PM IST

From Cathay Pacific to Givenchy: Airlines, brands bow to China on Hong Kong

As more than two months of mass protests have taken over the semi-autonomous Chinese city, companies have been under pressure to distance themselves from protesters

From Cathay Pacific to Givenchy: Airlines, brands bow to China on Hong Kong
Updated On : 13 Aug 2019 | 2:19 PM IST

Hong Kong billionaire breaks silence, urges protesters to ease off

His comments, published on Monday in the Hong Kong Econo­mic Journal, come as the city's airport canceled flights

Hong Kong billionaire breaks silence, urges protesters to ease off
Updated On : 13 Aug 2019 | 1:25 AM IST

Stranded, squeezed and seething as Hong Kong airport shuts down

Others were left confused or scrambling for alternative arrangements as airlines canceled flights for the rest of the evening

Stranded, squeezed and seething as Hong Kong airport shuts down
Updated On : 13 Aug 2019 | 1:20 AM IST

China slams Hong Kong violence as 'terrorism'; airport cancels operations

Hong Kong police fired volleys of tear gas Sunday at protestors after denying their requests for permits to stage a march

China slams Hong Kong violence as 'terrorism'; airport cancels operations
Updated On : 13 Aug 2019 | 1:14 AM IST

Hong Kong airport shuts down as 5000 pro-democracy activists hold protests

The abrupt shutdown at one of the world's busiest hubs came as the Beijing signalled its rising anger at the protesters denouncing violent demonstrations as 'terrorism'

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Updated On : 12 Aug 2019 | 10:23 PM IST

Cathay Pacific warns it could fire staff for supporting Hong Kong protests

The protests in Hong Kong have infuriated Beijing and left Cathay Pacific in a difficult position

Cathay Pacific warns it could fire staff for supporting Hong Kong protests
Updated On : 12 Aug 2019 | 3:02 PM IST

Cathay Pacific shares fall to decadal low on China snub over HK protests

The nosedive comes as the airline is caught up in pro-democracy protests that have rocked Hong Kong for more than two months

Cathay Pacific shares fall to decadal low on China snub over HK protests
Updated On : 12 Aug 2019 | 11:55 AM IST

As Hong Kong protests continue to grow, would China risk another Tiananmen?

China's brutal 1989 crackdown on pro-democracy protests in Beijing's Tiananmen Square resulted in two years of economic near-stagnation as the country became an international pariah

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Updated On : 12 Aug 2019 | 11:22 AM IST

Hong Kong protests enter 10th weekend, police fire tear gas to quell unrest

Protesters hurled bricks at officers and ignored warnings to leave the Sham Shui Po area before tear gas was deployed, police said, calling the march an "unauthorized assembly."

Hong Kong protests enter 10th weekend, police fire tear gas to quell unrest
Updated On : 11 Aug 2019 | 11:04 PM IST

Stop 'dangerous' media reports on diplomat in Hong Kong: US to China

On Thursday, China demanded that US diplomats based in Hong Kong 'stop interfering' in the city's affairs

Stop 'dangerous' media reports on diplomat in Hong Kong: US to China
Updated On : 10 Aug 2019 | 7:41 PM IST

Hong Kong activists keep up pressure with rallies despite police objections

The fresh demonstrations came after the financial hub's chief executive ruled out concessions

Hong Kong activists keep up pressure with rallies despite police objections
Updated On : 10 Aug 2019 | 7:36 PM IST

Hong Kong airport on alert as anti-govt activist gear up for 3-day rally

The move comes as officials confirmed on Friday that a police commander who oversaw pro-democracy demonstrations was recalled to deal with protests

Hong Kong airport on alert as anti-govt activist gear up for 3-day rally
Updated On : 09 Aug 2019 | 9:57 AM IST

Hong Kong lawyers hold silent march in solidarity with anti-govt protesters

Hong Kong police have arrested more than 500 protesters and charged dozens with rioting -- which carries a maximum 10 years in jail

Hong Kong lawyers hold silent march in solidarity with anti-govt protesters
Updated On : 07 Aug 2019 | 4:08 PM IST

'Prepared to die': Hong Kong protesters embrace hard-core tactics

Hong Kong's protests against the mainland government's increasing reach are emerging as bigger, more frequent and more violent than previous pro-democracy movements

'Prepared to die': Hong Kong protesters embrace hard-core tactics
Updated On : 06 Aug 2019 | 9:16 AM IST

Hong Kong brought to a standstill as anti-extradition protests intensify

The protests began in June against a proposed bill allowing extraditions to mainland China, but have since morphed into a broader challenge to China

Hong Kong brought to a standstill as anti-extradition protests intensify
Updated On : 05 Aug 2019 | 7:50 AM IST

China will not 'sit idly' and allow Hong Kong unrest to go on: State media

The Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office of the State Council said on Sunday that the central government supports the Hong Kong police and judicial system

China will not 'sit idly' and allow Hong Kong unrest to go on: State media
Updated On : 04 Aug 2019 | 3:02 PM IST