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Hong Kong under scrutiny for forbidden gender testing

Hong Kong under scrutiny for forbidden gender testing

Boy or girl? Hong Kong at centre of banned China gender test.

22 May 2019 11:11 AM IST

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

Hong Kong prepared for more protests on handover anniversary

Activists have also said they will try to disrupt an annual flag-raising ceremony attended by senior officials.

30 Jun 2019 7:47 PM IST

Carrie Lam (Photo: PTI)

No lessons learnt: China mishandles HK dissent

Hong Kong citizens believe that their chief executive's obduracy reflects the views of her mentors in Beijing.

27 Jun 2019 2:12 AM IST

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

Protestors end 15-hour long siege of police headquarters in Hong Kong

People in Hong Kong are increasingly fearful of Beijing's tightening grip over the city and what they see as an erosion...

22 Jun 2019 10:41 AM IST

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

Hong Kong protesters threaten more demos if demands not met

The protesters have also demanded release of those detained during sporadic clashes with police last week.

20 Jun 2019 1:06 PM IST

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

Hong Kong's 'leaderless' protesters mull next move

'Bottom line is that people are trying to figure things out as they go," said one of the protesters camped outside Hong...

19 Jun 2019 2:12 PM IST

As soon as the ambulance came, thousands of protestors waited patiently and moved aside in an orderly manner to let it pass, before regrouping again. (Photo: Twitter | @MuhammadLila)

Watch: 2 mn strong Hong Kong protestors let ambulance pass, garners...

A protestor who had collapsed during the massive protests on Sunday, was being taken to a hospital.

19 Jun 2019 1:36 PM IST

Protesters raise placards as they march on the streets against an extradition bill in Hong Kong on Sunday, June 16, 2019. (Photo: AP)

Hong Kong protests marked by demonstrators' coordinated efforts to...

The extent of the opposition to the bill is such that business groups in Hong Kong, who generally are neutral, have also...

18 Jun 2019 1:51 PM 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

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

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

Hong Kong govt to 'pause' divisive extradition bill: Reports

Tensions are running high with protest organisers planning another mass rally on Sunday.

15 Jun 2019 11:53 AM 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)

Pressure mounts on Hong Kong leader over extradition plan

Opposition to the extradition bill has united an unusually wide cross section of Hong Kong against the proposal and...

14 Jun 2019 6:53 PM IST