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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)

Clashes erupt as Hong Kong protest targets Chinese traders

After issuing warning, police moved forward to disperse crowd of young protesters who say peaceful demonstrations failed...

14 July 2019 1:39 PM IST

Wah Yee Tang, a family owned bakery in the district of Sai Ying Pun, offers the traditional cakes with messages stamped on top such as Hong Kong People and Lets Fight Together . (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Hong Kong bakery sells cakes with messages on them

Customers over the moon with messages on Hong Kong cakes.

13 July 2019 10:52 AM IST

Opponents of the extradition bill, which would allow people to be sent to mainland China for trial in courts controlled by the Communist Party, fear it is a threat to Hong Kongs much-cherished rule of law. (Photo: AP)

China calls for 'zero tolerance' post violent Hong Kong protests

Chinese society is all too aware that zero-tolerance policy is only remedy for such destructive behaviour,' a Chinese...

2 July 2019 9:13 PM IST

Opponents of the extradition bill, which would allow people to be sent to mainland China for trial in courts controlled by the Communist Party, fear it is a threat to Hong Kongs much-cherished rule of law. (Photo: AP)

Hong Kong: State controlled Chinese paper calls for 'zero tolerance'...

Hong Kong police fired tear gas to disperse hundreds of defiant protesters who had occupied the city's legislature.

2 July 2019 5:44 PM IST

In return, the United States would suspend tariffs on Chinese goods due to go into effect on Sunday and reduce others, US officials said. (Photo: Representational)

China slams Trump's 'gross interference' in Hong Kong

US was warned 'to speak and act cautiously and stop interfering in Hong Kong's internal affairs in any form'.

2 July 2019 5:39 PM IST

Ive rarely seen a protest like that, its very sad to see, Trump told reporters in the Oval Office, adding that he hoped the matter gets solved. (Photo ANI)

Discussed Hong Kong protests with Xi Jinping, hope it 'gets solved':...

n recent weeks, Hong Kong has been shaken by huge demonstrations against a controversial extradition bill.

2 July 2019 12:11 PM IST

Leading pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong was arrested by Hong Kong police on Friday morning, his political organisation Demosisto said, ahead of another week of planned protests in the semi-autonomous region. (Photo: ANI)

Hong Kong police arrest leading democracy activist Joshua Wong

While the activist has not played a central role in the recent weeks of protests, he is still an important figurehead in...

30 Aug 2019 9:23 AM IST

Protesters turned Hong Kong streets into rivers of umbrellas Sunday as they marched from a packed park and filled a major road in Hong Kong, where mass pro-democracy demonstrations have become a regular weekend activity over the summer. (Photo: AP)

'Now or never, will defend freedom at any cost': Hong Kong protesters...

The territory is grappling with this crisis since its handover to Beijing, many residents fret over what they see as...

28 Aug 2019 8:03 PM IST

The officers involved are from the Emergency Unit of New Territories South and were deployed to contain extremely violent protesters who had vandalised shops and entertainment venues in Yi Pei Square in Tsuen Wan at about 8 pm (local time). (Photo: ANI)

Hong Kong police blames protestors possession of weapons, assaulting...

Later, water cannons were used against a makeshift barricade, marking the first time water cannon vans had ever been...

27 Aug 2019 10:02 AM IST

Officers pulled their guns after a group of remaining protesters chased them down a street with sticks and rods, calling them gangsters. The officers held up their shields to defend themselves as they retreated. (Photo: AP)

Hong Kong police draw guns, arrest 36 as protest enters 12th week

Asked about the protests in Hong Kong, the 62-year-old Ho said they would end eventually, like a major typhoon.

26 Aug 2019 8:53 AM IST

Hong Kongs pro-democracy demonstrators on Friday night (local time) formed human chains across large parts of the city in a call for direct elections in a display that recalled a major anti-Soviet demonstration from 30 years ago. (Photo: ANI)

Hong Kong protesters form human chain across city 30 years after...

Avoiding the fate of the Soviet Union has been a preoccupation of the Chinese leader, Xi Jinping, and other Chinese...

24 Aug 2019 10:40 AM IST

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

Hong Kong protests: YouTube shuts down more than 200 channels

Twitter and Facebook announced this week that they suspended nearly 1,000 active accounts linked to a coordinated...

23 Aug 2019 3:31 PM IST