Hong Kong pro-democracy rally cut short by police tear gas
In the largest of three rallies, demonstrators chanted “Five demands, not one less” and “Disband the police force” as they marched.
Hong Kong elders, youths vow to keep up pro-democracy fight
Hundreds of silver-haired activists joined young Hong Kong protesters for a unity rally Saturday, vowing that their monthslong movement will not fade away until there is greater democracy in the Chinese territory.
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China calls U.S. support of Hong Kong protests ‘a serious violation of international law’
Thousands of pro-democracy activists crowded a public square in downtown Hong Kong on Thursday night for a “Thanksgiving Day” rally to thank the United States for passing the laws and vowed to “march on” in their fight.
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“We are with them," President Donald Trump said in response to a reporter's question about pro-democracy protesters in Hong Kong.
A search of the Hong Kong Polytechnic campus Tuesday found just one woman, in weak condition, and a senior university official said it’s unlikely anyone else remains.
Sunday’s Hong Kong election proved grassroots protesters there have overwhelming support. Although the positions pro-democracy forces won have little power, Chief Executive Carrie Lam vowed to “seriously reflect” on the results. Meanwhile, leaked Communist Party documents shed new light on…
The result of Sunday’s elections could force the central government in Beijing to rethink how to handle the unrest, which is now in its sixth month.
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