Earlier, fellow Republican senator Ted Cruz had accused the Chinese government of trying to impose 'dictatorship' on Hong Kong.
15 Oct 2019 12:51 PM
The unprecedented political crisis was sparked by opposition to a plan to allow extraditions to the Chinese mainland.
19 Aug 2019 8:17 AM
Hong Kong's Chief Executive Carrie Lam made a reversal on Saturday and halted the extradition law, only days after voicing strong support.
16 Jun 2019 4:34 PM
The violence left 79 people injured, Hong Kong's Hospital Authority said. Police said 22 officers were among the injured.
13 Jun 2019 5:58 PM
Hong Kong's China-backed Chief Executive Carrie Lam condemned the violence late on Wednesday and urged a swift restoration of order.
13 Jun 2019 1:46 PM
Thousands of people filled streets in Hong Kong in recent days to oppose proposed legislation.
13 Jun 2019 1:25 PM
Police used tear gas, pepper spray and batons to disperse crowds of black-clad demonstrators, most of them young people and students.
12 Jun 2019 2:54 PM
Peaceful demonstration by hundreds of thousands of citizens a day earlier clearly shows public's opposition to proposed amendments.
11 Jun 2019 1:35 PM
Crowds listed to speeches and chanted slogans outside the city's legislature where the march ended.
10 Jun 2019 10:27 AM
‘This bill will not just affect Hong Kong's reputation as an international finance centre, but also our judicial system,’ a student said.
09 Jun 2019 3:22 PM