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Hong Kongs Chief Executive Carrie Lam earlier on Thursday (local time) said that the decision to withdraw the extradition bill was taken by the Hong Kong government and not Beijing, South China Morning Post reported. (Photo: File)

Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam slams US Senator for police state' remark

Earlier, fellow Republican senator Ted Cruz had accused the Chinese government of trying to impose 'dictatorship' on...

15 Oct 2019 12:51 PM IST

We want the government to condemn this police violence. We dont want Hong Kong to be ruled by fear, activist Lee Cheuk Yan was quoted as saying. (Photo: AP)

Protests still underway despite suspension of controversial bill in...

Hong Kong's Chief Executive Carrie Lam made a reversal on Saturday and halted the extradition law, only days after...

16 Jun 2019 4:34 PM IST

Police fired rubber bullets and beanbag rounds at the crowds, weapons that have not been widely used in recent history. Human rights groups criticised the tough tactics, while police said they were necessary against crowds of people who broke through barriers outside government headquarters and the legislature on Wednesday. (Photo: AP)

Hong Kong police use tougher tactics against protesters

The violence left 79 people injured, Hong Kong's Hospital Authority said. Police said 22 officers were among the...

13 Jun 2019 5:58 PM IST

A protester reacts as she tackled by riot police during a massive demonstration outside the Legislative Council in Hong Kong, Wednesday, June 12, 2019. Hong Kong police have used tear gas and high-pressure hoses against thousands of protesters opposing a highly controversial extradition bill outside government headquarters. (Photo: AP)

Hong Kong shuts govt offices after violence ensues in protests over...

Hong Kong's China-backed Chief Executive Carrie Lam condemned the violence late on Wednesday and urged a swift...

13 Jun 2019 1:46 PM IST

The announcement on Thursday from council official Cicely Wong appeared to show the impact of Wednesdays street demonstrations, along with statements of concern from foreign governments, business associations and the legal profession. (Photo: AP)

Hong Kong Legislative Council has 'no time set aside' for debate on...

Thousands of people filled streets in Hong Kong in recent days to oppose proposed legislation.

13 Jun 2019 1:25 PM IST

Protests that sparked off on Sunday after a proposed amendment to the extradition law that involves extraditions to any jurisdiction with which it does not already have a treaty, including mainland China for the first time. (Photo: AFP)

Protests grow fierce in Hong Kong over extradition law, attempt to...

Police used tear gas, pepper spray and batons to disperse crowds of black-clad demonstrators, most of them young people...

12 Jun 2019 2:54 PM IST

Supporters say the amendments are key to ensuring the city does not become a criminal refuge, but critics worry Beijing will use the law to extradite political opponents and others to China where their legal protections cannot be guaranteed. (Photo: AP)

US expresses concern about Hong Kong proposed amendments to...

Peaceful demonstration by hundreds of thousands of citizens a day earlier clearly shows public's opposition to proposed...

11 Jun 2019 1:35 PM IST

It began with crowds of peaceful marchers stretching out for miles families with flag waving toddlers, grandparents in wheelchairs, expats and business types, musicians banging drums, artists, activists and more. (Photo: File)

United by fear of China, Hong Kongers staged record march

Crowds listed to speeches and chanted slogans outside the city's legislature where the march ended.

10 Jun 2019 10:27 AM IST

Huge Hong Kong protest against China extradition law

Huge Hong Kong protest against China extradition law

This bill will not just affect Hong Kong's reputation as an international finance centre, but also our judicial system,'...

9 Jun 2019 3:22 PM IST

Hundreds of thousands of protesters carrying umbrellas poured across the heart of Hong Kong island defying torrential rain and a police order not to march from a park where they had gathered earlier for a rally. (Photo: AFP/ video screengrab)

Watch: Largest rally in weeks, 1.7 million protesters throng Hong Kong...

The unprecedented political crisis was sparked by opposition to a plan to allow extraditions to the Chinese mainland.

19 Aug 2019 8:17 AM IST