World Jun 30 China approves contentious Hong Kong national security law HONG KONG (AP) — China approved a contentious national security law that will allow authorities to crack down on subversive and secessionist activity in Hong Kong, a move many see as Beijing’s boldest yet to erase the legal firewall between…
World Jun 09 Hundreds march in Hong Kong as leader urges stability Hundreds of people marched in Hong Kong's streets on Tuesday to mark a year since the start of anti-government protests, as the leader of the semi-autonomous city called for peace and stability.
World Jun 04 On Tiananmen anniversary, Hong Kong bans insults to Chinese anthem Hong Kong's legislature approved a contentious bill Thursday that makes it illegal to insult the Chinese national anthem.
World Jun 01 Hong Kong blocks Tiananmen Square vigil amid rush for UK passports Hong Kong police rejected an application for an annual candlelight vigil marking the anniversary this week of the 1989 Tiananmen Square crackdown, as residents rushed to apply for passports that could allow them to move to the United Kingdom.
World May 27 Protesters mass in Hong Kong as anthem law is debated Thousands of protesters are shouting pro-democracy slogans and insults at police in Hong Kong as lawmakers debate a bill that would criminalize abuse of the Chinese anthem.
World May 26 Hong Kong leader says security law not a threat to freedoms Hong Kong’s leader says national security legislation proposed by China’s legislature will not threaten the semi-autonomous territory’s civil rights.
World May 24 Hong Kong police fire tear gas, water cannon at protesters Hong Kong police fired tear gas and a water cannon at protesters in a popular shopping district Sunday, as thousands took to the streets to march against China's move to impose national security legislation on the city.
World Apr 19 US, UK condemn Hong Kong arrests of democracy advocates The United States condemned the arrests of at least 14 veteran pro-democracy activists in Hong Kong on charges of joining massive anti-government protests last year, saying the police action jeopardizes a high degree of autonomy guaranteed the southern Chinese city.
World Apr 18 Hong Kong police arrest democracy activists, media tycoon Hong Kong police have arrested at least 14 pro-democracy lawmakers, activists and a media tycoon on charges of joining unlawful protests last year calling for reforms.