Chaos as Hong Kong lawmakers thwart leader’s annual address
Calling her "the mother of the mafia police," yelling pro-democracy lawmakers twice forced Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam to stop delivering a speech laying out her policy objectives Wednesday.
LeBron James angers Hong Kong protesters with ‘free speech’ comments
"Yes, we do have freedom of speech," James said. "But at times, there are ramifications for the negative that can happen when you're not thinking about others, when you only think about yourself."…
China cancels media events for NBA preseason game
It's the latest salvo in the rift between the league and China stemming from a since-deleted tweet posted last week by Daryl Morey.
NBA says it supports freedom of speech after Hong Kong tweet
The league is not apologizing for Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey's since-deleted tweet showing support for anti-government protesters in Hong Kong.
Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey tweeted a now-deleted image that read "Fight for Freedom. Stand with Hong Kong."…
Hong Kong residents protested for months this year against an extradition bill that would have allowed criminal suspects to be sent to mainland China. And while the bill was withdrawn, demonstrators are continuing to fight for reforms as leaders in…
Even as Carrie Lam wrapped up her announcement, protesters in masks and concealing themselves under umbrellas gathered in central Hong Kong.
The shooting happened during widespread clashes marred China’s National Day celebration and marked an alarming escalation in violence in the unrest.
The celebratory displays highlight Beijing's ambition for strategic influence to match its status as the second-largest global economy.
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