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Fights erupted in Hong Kong on Saturday with political rivals trading blows in a mall and Beijing supporters using Chinese flags to assault opponents on a street, deepening the citys polarisation after months of pro-democracy protests. (Photo: AFP)

Fights break out as Hong Kong's polarisation deepens

Fights later broke out between pro-China and pro-democracy supporters in Amoy Plaza, a shopping centre on the other side...

14 Sept 2019 2:37 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)

Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam renews appeal for dialogue with protesters

Beijing has slammed the protests as effort by criminals to split the territory from China, backed by what it said were...

10 Sept 2019 12:31 PM IST

Protesters surround banners that read: Those charge to the street on today is brave!, center top, and Release all the detainees! during a sit-in rally at the arrival hall of the Hong Kong International airport on Monday. (Photo: AP)

Hong Kong protesters aim to 'stress test' airport

The withdrawal was one of the protesters' key demands and both she and Beijing had previously refused to budge on the...

7 Sept 2019 12:30 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)

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In pre-recorded televised address on Wednesday, Lam said extradition bill had been withdrawn, conceding to one of...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

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)

Carrie Lam says, 'Decision to withdraw extradition bill taken by Hong...

Lam made the statement while responding to a question about Beijing's role in the withdrawal of the controversial bill.

5 Sept 2019 3:13 PM IST

Carrie Lam (Photo: PTI)

Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam formally withdraws controversial...

Lam also announced the addition of a former education bureau chief and former judge to the IPCC, according to CNN.

5 Sept 2019 9:08 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)

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

Carrie Lam (Photo: PTI)

China says it 'firmly' supports Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam

The demonstrations have evolved into a wider democracy campaign involving clashes between protesters and police.

3 Sept 2019 3:49 PM IST

Carrie Lam (Photo: PTI)

My choice is to not resign': Hong Kong's Carrie Lam after audio leak

In addition, Lam said that the primary goal for the city's government is to stop the violence.

3 Sept 2019 1:11 PM IST

Protesters surround banners that read: Those charge to the street on today is brave!, center top, and Release all the detainees! during a sit-in rally at the arrival hall of the Hong Kong International airport on Monday. (Photo: AP)

Hong Kong protesters choke travel routes to airport after night of...

Police said they arrested 40 people inside Prince Edward metro station on suspicion of obstructing officers, and...

1 Sept 2019 1:15 PM IST

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Hong Kong stocks finish with more losses

The Hang Seng Index slipped 2.61 percent, or 582.69 points, to 21,709.13

19 March 2020 2:14 PM IST

US firms in Hong Kong awake to sad day as Trump vows to curb economic ties. (AP Photo)

US firms in Hong Kong awake to 'sad day' as Trump vows to curb...

Trump said Beijing had broken its word over Hong Kong's high degree of autonomy by proposing new national security...

30 May 2020 8:32 AM IST