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HONG KONG PROTEST NEWS IN ENGLISH

  • Hong Kong protesters display India's national flag on Chinese National Day

    Because India is fighting China. So India is my friend: Pro-democracy protester in Hong Kong

    World | October 02, 2020 19:46 IST

    A pro-democracy protester was seen wearing an Indian flag on China's National Day in Causeway Bay in Hong Kong on Thursday. The photos were shared by a journalist on Twitter. On being further asked by the journo Laurel Chor (@laurelchor) the reason for wearing the Indian flag, he said, "Because India is fighting China. So India is my friend!"

  • Tourist among 4 charged for Hong Kong anti-govt protest

    Tourist among 4 charged for Hong Kong anti-government protest

    World | March 03, 2020 13:55 IST

    A Dutch tourist was among four defendants charged in a Hong Kong court in connection with an anti-government protest which led to the arrest of 115 people, a media report said on Tuesday.

  • China barres Human Rights Chief from entering Hong Kong; Kenneth Roth explains in video | Watch

    China barres Human Rights Chief from entering Hong Kong; Kenneth Roth explains in video | Watch

    World | January 13, 2020 7:34 IST

    Kenneth Roth, the Chief of the Human Rights Watch based in New York, said on Sunday that he was denied entry into Hong Kong. Roth was in Hong Kong to launch the watchdog's annual report after a long spell of civil unrest in the city.

  • Dozens injured in Hong Kong Xmas Eve clashes

    Dozens injured in Hong Kong Xmas Eve clashes

    World | December 25, 2019 14:50 IST

    Christmas Eve here was marked by fresh clashes between police and protesters, with at least 25 injured as the country once again witnessed an exchange of Molotov cocktails and tear gas. During the early hours of Tuesday night, hundreds of protesters and numerous riot control officers gathered at several shopping centres, Efe news reported.

  • China accuses UN rights chief of inflaming Hong Kong unrest

    China accuses UN rights chief of inflaming Hong Kong unrest

    World | December 01, 2019 11:34 IST

    The U.N. commissioner, Michelle Bachelet, wrote in an opinion piece Saturday in the South China Morning Post that Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam’s government must prioritize “meaningful, inclusive” dialogue to resolve the crisis.

  • Furious China threatens 'countermeasures' after Trump signs Hong Kong legislation

    Furious China threatens 'countermeasures' after Trump signs bills in support of Hong Kong

    World | November 28, 2019 10:44 IST

    Reacting to Trump’s move, the Chinese Foreign Ministry said: "This is a severe interference in Hong Kong's affairs, which are China’s internal affairs". "It is also in serious violation of international law and basic norms governing international relations. The Chinese government and people firmly oppose such stark hegemonic acts," the statement said.

  • Hong Kong protesters attempt to flee university campus

    Hong Kong protesters attempt flee university campus

    World | November 18, 2019 17:10 IST

    Protesters cornered on the campus emerged in force. They were seen walking through barricades and running towards the Cross Harbour Tunnel exit to escape. They were greeted by tear gas from police who had blocked all ways out of the area

  • A protestor prepares to fire a bow and arrow during a confrontation with police at the Hong Kong Pol

    Hong Kong police officer hit by arrow during faceoff with protesters outside university

    World | November 17, 2019 13:53 IST

    Water cannon trucks drove over bricks and nails strewn by protesters and sprayed them at close range in a bid to drive away protesters on the streets outside Hong Kong Polytechnic University.

  • China deploys PLA troops in Hong Kong for 1st time since pro-democracy protests began

    China deploys Army troops in Hong Kong for 1st time since protests began

    World | November 16, 2019 16:30 IST

    Soldiers from the Hong Kong Garrison of People's Liberation Army (PLA) -- the world's largest military -- have been deployed for the first time in more than five months of civil unrest in Hong Kong, as dozens marched from their Kowloon garrison to help clear roadblocks, Hong Kong-based South China Morning Post reported

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    More clashes erupt in Hong Kong

    World | November 12, 2019 12:19 IST

    Clashes erupted once again on Tuesday on the streets of Hong Kong as protesters and security forces locked horns, a day after a strike in the former British colony was marred by violence that left a total 128 people injured and led to more than 260 being arrested.

  • Two protesters in critical condition amid chaos in Hong Kong

    Two protesters in critical condition amid chaos in Hong Kong

    India | November 11, 2019 19:10 IST

    Later in the course of the day, another man was doused in flammable liquid and set alight after arguing with protesters, reported BBC. Shortly before 8 a.m., videos emerged of a traffic police officer firing three shots at close range at two black-clad men in the middle-class residential area of Sai Wan Ho, where a group of protesters were blocking traffic

  • Hong Kong recession protests slam retailers tourism

    Hong Kong in recession as protests slam retailers, tourism

    World | October 31, 2019 18:51 IST

      Steps from Hong Kong’s main tourist strip, Ashfaqur Rahman’s tailor shop usually is a mainstay for tourists dropping in to peruse neatly stacked rolls of fabric and get measured for custom-made suits. Not anymore. The business has dried up since anti-government protests began in early June in the Asian financial center.

  • Xi was re-elected for a second five-year tenure last year

    China's Communist Party to meet to review key polices, HK protest

    World | October 24, 2019 18:10 IST

    The meeting was presided over by President Xi Jinping who continues to retain a firm grip on power, holding the key posts of the General Secretary of the CPC, head of the military besides the Presidency, becoming the most powerful leader after party's founder Mao Zedong.

  • Hong Kong protest leader Jimmy Sham 'attacked with hammers'

    Hong Kong protest leader Jimmy Sham 'attacked with hammers'

    World | October 17, 2019 9:44 IST

    The leader of one of Hong Kong's largest pro-democracy groups, Jimmy Sham was attacked with hammers. Photographs on social media showed Jimmy Sham of the Civil Human Rights Front (CHRF) lying in the street, covered in blood, the BBC reported on Thursday.

  • Apple CEO has defended the move to remove Hkmap.live from

    Apple CEO Tim Cook defends removal of an app used by Hong Kong protest

    Technology | October 11, 2019 11:58 IST

    In a leaked e-mail to Apple employees, CEO Tim Cook has defended the decision to remove the Hkmap.live from its app store

  • Apple

    Apple removes Quartz's app for Hong Kong protest coverage

    Technology | October 11, 2019 11:09 IST

    Quartz received a notice from Apple saying the app was being removed "because it includes content that is illegal in China."

  • Thousands protest as bid to block Hong Kong mask ban fails

    Thousands protest as bid to block Hong Kong mask ban fails

    World | October 06, 2019 17:44 IST

    Police fired tear gas in several areas amid confrontations between officers and protesters that have become a regular occurrence during the 4-month-old protest movement.

  • Violence grips Hong Kong ahead of National Day

    Violence grips Hong Kong ahead of National Day

    News | September 30, 2019 15:02 IST

    Protesters and police clashed in Hong Kong for a second straight day on Sunday, throwing the territory's business and shopping belt into chaos and sparking fears of more ugly scenes leading up to China's National Day holiday this week.

  • Hong Kong horse races cancelled amid protest threat

    Hong Kong horse races cancelled amid protest threat

    World | September 18, 2019 17:30 IST

    Pro-democracy protesters had earlier threatened to target the Happy Valley race event as it was supposed to feature a horse belonging to pro-Beijing lawmaker Junius Ho.  

  • Hong Kong Airlines to reduce flights over protests

    Hong Kong Airlines to reduce flights over protests

    World | September 17, 2019 11:26 IST

    "Travel demand has declined sharply due to recurring issues in Hong Kong. In response to the current market conditions, we have temporarily reduced our capacity," a spokeswoman for Hong Kong Airlines said.  

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