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Democrats enjoy majority with 233 seats in the House of Representatives while the ruling Republican, from which Trump comes, has 197 elected representatives. (Photo: File)

Hong Kong: Protesters thank Trump over support to anti-govt protests

The protestors showed 'gratitude' for US support of anti-government protests that have roiled the financial hub for...

1 Dec 2019 3:36 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)

China to not allow Hong Kong protests to be brought up at G20

'Hong Kong affairs are Chinese domestic affairs, any foreign force has no right to interfere,' Minister of Foreign...

24 Jun 2019 7:36 PM IST

China has suffered a spate of industrial accidents in recent months. (Photo:AP)

'Won't allow discussion on Hong Kong at G-20 summit,' says China

Xi and Trump have agreed to hold bilateral talks focusing on the US-China trade war during the summit.

24 Jun 2019 11:30 AM IST

Various protests have been launched in Hong Kong by the general public and legal communities. (Photo: AP)

Everything you need to know about the on-going Hong Kong protests

These protests are the largest in Hong Kong since the Umbrella Movement in 2014.

17 Jun 2019 2:23 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

The financial hubs roiling unrest took a dark turn late Sunday when gangs of men -- most wearing white T-shirts and carrying bats, sticks and metal poles -- set upon anti-government demonstrators as they returned from another huge march earlier that day. (Photo: AFP)

45 injured as Hong Kong protest escalates, triad gangs seen on streets

Hospital authorities said 45 people were wounded in the attack, with one man in critical condition and five others with...

22 July 2019 1:19 PM IST

A small group, mostly students wearing hard hats and masks, used a metal trolley, poles and pieces of scaffolding to hack through reinforced glass and charge at the government compound. (Photo: AP)

Violence grips Hong Kong on anniversary of 1997 handover to China

Hong Kong returned to China under a "one country, two systems" formula that allows freedoms not enjoyed in mainland...

1 July 2019 5:49 PM IST

Demonstrators stand outside the Yuen Long MTR station during a protest in Hong Kong.(Photo: AP)

Love in a time of tear gas: Politics and romance on Hong Kong's...

Like Abby and Nick - whose real names have been not been used - many are young, bookish and should be on fast-track to...

30 Aug 2019 5:49 PM IST

The protests have a common refrain: Hong Kongs government, led by a non-democratically elected chief executive, is not addressing the peoples concerns. (Photo: AP)

'All forces': China's global social media push over Hong Kong protests

China denounced the moves by Twitter and Facebook on Tuesday, saying it had a right to put out its own views.

22 Aug 2019 2:55 PM IST

Twitter said it did not have data on how much revenue it generates from state-controlled media advertising. (Photo: AP)

Twitter, FB accuse China of using fake accounts to undermine Hong Kong...

Twitter said it suspended 936 accounts and the operations appeared to be a coordinated state-backed effort originating...

20 Aug 2019 10:32 AM IST

A screengrab from the rap video being shared by Chinese media. (Photo: Twitter | @PDChina)

'Hey Democracy!' China releases rap song in retort to Hong Kong...

11 weeks of demonstrations have seen millions of people take to Hong Kong's streets in the biggest challenge to China's...

19 Aug 2019 1:38 PM IST

India on Tuesday issued an advisory to its citizens for travelling to Hong Kong, a day after flight operations were severely disrupted at the citys international airport due to public demonstrations on August 12. (Photo: AP)

Hong Kong airport cancels all departures after blockade by protesters

'Airport ops at Hong Kong International Airport have been seriously disrupted, all departure flights have been...

13 Aug 2019 4:56 PM IST