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The auxiliary bishop of Hong Kongs Catholic Diocese, the Rev. Joseph Ha, appealed to the protesters to avoid violence. (Photo: Representational)

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Hong Kong braces for fresh clashes ahead of China's 70th anniversary

School and university students also took part in a one-day class boycott on Monday.

30 Sept 2019 1:27 PM IST

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

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Hong Kong braces for airport protest after violent clashes

Anti-government protesters have targeted the airport before, occupying the arrivals hall.

22 Sept 2019 3:31 PM IST

Protesters use umbrellas to shield themselves from teargas fired by policemen as they face off on a street in Hong Kong. (Photo: AP)

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Hong Kong braces for protests as leader fails to appease activists

In pre-recorded televised address on Wednesday, Lam said extradition bill had been withdrawn, conceding to one of...

6 Sept 2019 10:24 AM IST

Opposition to the extradition bill has united an unusually wide cross section of Hong Kong. (Photo: AFP)

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How important is Hong Kong to the rest Of China? An explainer

An intervention by Chinese troops could seriously damage Hong Kong's standing as a stable international financial...

5 Sept 2019 1:28 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)

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Hong Kong leader to announce withdrawal of controversial extradition...

It was not immediately clear if the announcement, due later on Wednesday, would help end the unrest.

4 Sept 2019 1:03 PM IST

Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen delivers a speech during National Day celebrations in front of the Presidential Building in Taipei, Taiwan, Saturday, Oct. 10, 2020. Tsai said Saturday she has hopes for less tensions with China and in the region if Beijing will listen to Taipeis concerns, alter its approach and restart dialogue with the self-ruled island democracy. (AP)

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Taiwan claims entrapment after China shows spy 'confession'

China, which claims Taiwan as its own territory, has repeatedly denounced Taipei for offering support to Hong Kong's...

12 Oct 2020 10:51 AM IST

Pro-China supporters hold the effigy of U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese national flag outside the U.S. Consulate during a protest, in Hong Kong, Saturday, May 30, 2020.(AP)

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China says US action on Hong Kong doomed to fail'

Small groups of Beijing supporters marched to the U.S. Consulate in Hong Kong on Saturday carrying Chinese flags and...

31 May 2020 11:08 AM IST

$Hong Kong students and Taiwanese supporters hold slogan reading \ Evil Law Under the Pressure of the Border, Work Hand in Hand \ and The asylum mechanism is clearly in place during a protest against Beijings national security legislation in Taipei, Taiwan. (AP)$ World

China looks at Taiwan after Hong Kong

Top China general says China will attack Taiwan if there is no other way of stopping it from becoming independent

29 May 2020 12:30 PM IST

Chinese President Xi Jinping votes on a proposal to draft a security law on Hong Kong during the closing session of the National Peoples Congress at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on May 28, 2020. (AFP)

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China's parliament approves Hong Kong national security bill

According to a draft released last week, the law would allow Chinese mainland security agencies to operate openly in...

28 May 2020 1:28 PM IST

$Students from Hong Kong and Taiwan display placards reading Bad laws of Chinas national security\ during a protest outside the Hong Kongs Taipei office on May 28, 2020. (AFP)$ World

China refuses UN Security Council meeting on Hong Kong issue

The Beijing legislature is expected on Thursday to move forward on the law, bypassing Hong Kong's own lawmaking body

28 May 2020 10:43 AM IST

Police guard an MTR station exit near the Legislative Council in Hong Kong on May 27, 2020, ahead of a debate over a law that bans insulting Chinas national anthem. (AFP)

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Why is China pushing the Hong Kong security law?

The protests in Hong Kong and the reaction in Beijing illustrate a fundamental divide that has once again bubbled to the...

27 May 2020 2:24 PM IST

Riot police stand guard outside the Legislative Council building in Hong Kong, Wednesday, May 27, 2020. (AP)

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Security tight as Hong Kong set to debate China national anthem bill

The anthem bill is set for a second reading today and is expected to be turned into law next month

27 May 2020 9:34 AM IST