Dec 22 Clashes erupt at Hong Kong rally to support China’s Uighurs By Associated Press Clashes broke out Sunday between Hong Kong police and protesters at a rally in support of China’s Uighur minority. China has been accused of a mass crackdown against Uighurs and other predominantly Muslim minorities in Xinjiang, with reports of millions… Continue reading
Dec 02 Watch 5:45 News Wrap: China bars U.S. military from Hong Kong In our news wrap Monday, China has indefinitely suspended U.S. military ships and aircraft from visiting Hong Kong, after President Trump signed legislation supporting anti-government protests in the Chinese territory. Also, demonstrations continued in Iraq, despite the prime minister’s resignation. Continue watching
Dec 01 Hong Kong pro-democracy rally cut short by police tear gas By Eileen Ng, Associated Press In the largest of three rallies, demonstrators chanted “Five demands, not one less” and “Disband the police force” as they marched. Continue reading
Nov 30 Hong Kong elders, youths vow to keep up pro-democracy fight By Eileen Ng, Associated Press 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. Continue reading
Nov 28 Watch 4:44 News Wrap: Dozens more protesters killed in Iraqi violence In our news wrap Thursday, violence surged higher in Iraq, with security forces killing at least 40 people in a day. Crowds joined funeral processions as protesters denounced government corruption and economic mismanagement. Also, fires are still burning at a… Continue watching
Nov 28 China calls U.S. support of Hong Kong protests ‘a serious violation of international law’ By Yanan Wang, Associated Press 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. Continue reading
Nov 27 Trump signs bills in support of Hong Kong protesters By Aamer Madhani, Associated Press Still, Trump is expressing some concerns about complicating the effort to work out a trade deal with China’s President Xi Jinping. Continue reading
Nov 26 WATCH: Trump says he stands with Hong Kong protesters By Associated Press “We are with them," President Donald Trump said in response to a reporter's question about pro-democracy protesters in Hong Kong. Continue reading
Nov 26 Weeklong siege of Hong Kong campus comes to an end By Eileen Ng, Ken Moritsugu, Associated Press 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. Continue reading
Nov 25 Watch 10:43 How will Beijing respond to Hong Kong election results and leaked Uighur documents? 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… Continue watching