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Hong Kong’s local polls test support for ongoing protests

Hong Kong saw a high voter turnout in the local district council polls on Sunday in which 452 seats were at stake. The election, which was peaceful, is being seen as a referendum on the conflict between the city’s administration…

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Hong Kong protesters rally in support of Catalan movement

By Kelvin Chan, Associated Press

A few hundred Hong Kong pro-democracy protesters rallied Thursday in a show of solidarity for the Catalan movement, which was sparked by fury over lengthy prison sentences for leaders of the region's separatist movement.

Hong Kong leader bans protesters from wearing masks

By John Leicester, Eileen Ng, Associated Press

Even as Carrie Lam wrapped up her announcement, protesters in masks and concealing themselves under umbrellas gathered in central Hong Kong.

Thousands protest in Hong Kong as China marks 70 years of Communist rule

By Eileen Ng, John Leicester, Associated Press

A shooting of a protester on Tuesday marked a dramatic escalation in violence that spread chaos to multiple areas of China's freest and most international city.

China’s president renews commitment not to interfere in Hong Kong

By Christopher Bodeen, Associated Press

President Xi Jinping promised to let Hong Kong to manage its own affairs amid continuing anti-government protests.

Hong Kong protestors hold march seeking U.S. support

By Eileen Ng, Associated Press

The Hong Kong government has condemned the "illegal behavior of radical protesters" and warned the U.S. to stay out of its affairs.

Hong Kong students form human chain, continuing protests

By Kin Cheung, Associated Press

The continuing defiance came two days after Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam announced that her government will formally withdraw an extradition bill that sparked the demonstrations in June.

Hong Kong’s Lam says resigning would be the easy way out

By Katie Tam, Associated Press

Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam said Tuesday she has never tendered her resignation to China over the anti-government protests that have roiled the city for three months.

Hong Kong democracy activists get bail, protest march banned

By Ken Moritsugu, Associated Press

Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong and another core member of a pro-democracy group were granted bail Friday after being charged with inciting people to join a protest in June.