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The semi-autonomous region has seen eight consecutive weeks of anti-government protests that began against a now-suspended extradition bill, that have since broadened to include calls for democracy and police accountability. (Photo: ANI)

China urges Britain to stop interfering in its internal matters

'Long gone are the days when it was under British colonial rule,' Foreign Ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying said.

11 Aug 2019 3:06 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)

China demands Britain to stop 'meddling' in Hong Kong

A total of 420 people have been arrested since rallies began on June 9, according to Hong Kong police in early August.

11 Aug 2019 10:50 AM 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)

'Thuggish regime': US slams China for targeting diplomat who met Hong...

Ortagus did not name the diplomat, or elaborate further on what kinds of private information or children's details were...

9 Aug 2019 11:09 AM IST

Carrie Lam (Photo: PTI)

Violent protests pushed Hong Kong to dangerous situation: Carrie Lam

Demonstrators have put forth five demands, including calls for greater democracy in the region.

5 Aug 2019 2:31 PM IST

More than 100 flights were cancelled in Hong Kong on Monday morning with airport authorities warning passengers of potential disruption, as pro-democracy protesters kick off a city-wide strike. (Photo: AFP)

Amid protests, more than 100 flights cancelled in Hong Kong

At least 105 flights were listed as cancelled on the airport's departure page on Monday morning.

5 Aug 2019 8:30 AM IST

Thousands of civil servants on Friday gathered in Hong Kongs central district to demonstrate support for the anti-government protests that have gripped the semi-autonomous Chinese territory from the past few weeks. (Photo: ANI)

Hong Kong civil servants join anti-government protests

Organisers of the protest estimated the turnout to be around 40,000 while police put the figure at 13,000.

3 Aug 2019 11:59 AM IST

President of the United States Donald Trump

It's up to China to deal with Hong Kong Riots': Donald Trump

The protests are the most serious political crisis in Hong Kong since it returned to China 22 years ago.

2 Aug 2019 5:17 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)

HK: A thorn in the flesh for China's czars

It was sparked early last month by a proposed piece of legislation intended to decree routine extradition to China for...

1 Aug 2019 12:05 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 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

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)

Pro-China supporters in Hong Kong rally ahead of anniversary

Pro-democracy advocates have called for a major rally to coincide with the celebrations in Beijing.

29 Sept 2019 8:45 PM IST

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)

20,000 apply for chance to 'vent anger' at Hong Kong leader

Police have repeatedly denied using excessive force and Lam insisted they had exercised restraint.

24 Sept 2019 2:05 PM 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)

Hong Kong protesters rally for support at British Consulate

Police also banned the group's August 31 march but protesters turned up anyway.

15 Sept 2019 2:49 PM IST