Jun 12 Hong Kong police fire tear gas at extradition bill protesters By Christopher Bodeen, Associated Press Protesters had massed outside government headquarters in opposition to a proposed extradition bill that has become a lightning rod for concerns over greater Chinese control and erosion of civil liberties in the territory. Continue reading
Jun 10 Hong Kong pushes ahead with bill allowing extradition to mainland China By Christopher Bodeen, Yanan Wang, Associated Press The extradition law amendments would allow Hong Kong to send people to mainland China to face charges, spurring criticism that defendants won't have the same rights as they would in Hong Kong. Continue reading
Jun 04 Photos: Hong Kong activists mark 30-year anniversary of Tiananmen Square massacre By Violet Law, Alice Fung, Associated Press Hong Kong is the only region under Beijing's jurisdiction that holds significant public commemorations of the 1989 crackdown and memorials for its victims. Continue reading
May 17 Watch 8:18 If bill allowing extradition to China passes, 'nobody is safe' in Hong Kong, says critic In Hong Kong, crowds are taking to the streets to protest a new law that allows extradition of suspected criminals to China. The city has long valued its independence, and opponents of the policy fear it will enable China to… Continue watching
May 11 Chaotic scenes at Hong Kong legislature over extradition law By Alice Fung, Associated Press Hong Kong’s legislative assembly descended into chaos Saturday as lawmakers for and against controversial amendments to the territory’s extradition law clashed over access to the chamber. Continue reading
Apr 28 Thousands march in Hong Kong against extradition law By Associated Press Hong Kong police said around 22,800 protesters marched through downtown on Sunday in opposition to changes to an extradition law widely seen as eroding the territory’s independent legal system. Continue reading
Apr 24 Watch 7:39 News Wrap: Trump vows to resist congressional investigation 'nonsense' In our news wrap Wednesday, President Trump vowed to fight congressional Democrats all the way over the series of investigations and subpoenas targeting those in his close circle. He called the investigation efforts “nonsense.” Also, the UN reports that Afghan… Continue watching
Apr 24 Hong Kong sentences leaders of 2014 democracy protests By Katie Tam, Veta Chan, Associated Press A court handed down prison sentences of up to 16 months to leaders of the massive pro-democracy protests on public nuisance offenses. Continue reading
Sep 28 The world's rich are parking their money in cities. Where to next? By Paul Solman Data showing apartment costs compared to the average income suggests investors are causing housing prices to spike in cities like Hong Kong and London. Continue reading
Sep 16 Typhoon pounds south China after killing 64 in Philippines By Jim Gomez, Vincent Yu, Associated Press Typhoon Mangkhut barreled into southern China on Sunday after lashing the northern Philippines with strong winds and heavy rain that left at least 64 people dead. Continue reading