Thousands Flee Hong Kong for U.K., Fearing China Crackdown
Britain announced in July that it would open a special immigration pathway for up to 5 million eligible Hong Kongers to live, work and eventually settle in the U.K.
Hong Kong protests
Hong Kong Police Arrest 60 for Protesting on China’s National Day Holiday
Two district councilors among those arrested on National Day, marking the founding of the People’s Republic of China and a holiday that has become a day of protest in Hong Kong
Hong Kong Media Tycoon Arrested Under Security Law, Bearing Out 'Worst Fears'
Jimmy Lai's arrest comes amid crackdown of pro-democracy opposition and further stokes concerns about Beijing's influence
Hong Kong Disqualifies 12 Pro-democracy Nominees From September Legislative Election
'Clearly, Beijing shows a total disregard for the will of the Hongkongers and tramples upon the city’s last pillar of vanishing autonomy,' prominent activist Joshua Wong says
Human Rights Activists Urge Israel to Stop Spy Tool Exports to Hong Kong Police
Petitioners say Israel's Cellebrite phone-cracking product is a 'dual-use' technology attacking pro-democracy protesters in Hong Kong
Pro-democracy Activist Joshua Wong Launches Bid for Hong Kong Legislature
The prominent 23-year-old was disqualified from running in district council elections in 2019 on the grounds that advocating for Hong Kong's self-determination violated electoral law
Trump Issues Tough Response to China's Treatment of Hong Kong
U.S. president okays sanctions on Chinese officials, cancels Hong Kong special trade status
Over 200,000 Line Up to Vote in Hong Kong Pro-democracy Primaries Despite Security Law
Parties from the pro-democracy camp are attempting to join forces and use the primaries as a guide to field the best candidates in the official legislative election in September
Facebook, WhatsApp and Telegram Block Gov't Requests on Hong Kong User Data
Though social platforms have yet to be blocked in Hong Kong, users have begun scrubbing their accounts and deleting pro-democracy posts as the National Security Law goes into effect
Hong Kong Police Make First Arrests Under New Security Law
The arrests came as thousands took to the streets on the 23rd anniversary of Britain's handover of Hong Kong to China, an annual march that was banned for the first time this year
Police Fire Pepper Spray During Hong Kong Tiananmen Massacre Memorials
The demonstrators gathered to mark the 31st anniversary despite a ban on the event as China tightens control over dissidents and moves to impose national security legislation
Hong Kong Police Bar Request to Hold Annual Tiananmen Massacre Vigil
Residents rush to apply for U.K. passports as China looks to enact contentious national security legislation
WATCH Pro-democracy Lawmakers Ejected in Hong Kong Debate on Chinese Anthem Bill
Taiwan pledges help for fleeing Hong Kongers as Beijing pushes contentious national security bill that would criminalize Chinese ridicule
Pompeo: Hong Kong Is No Longer Autonomous From China
The secretary of state tells Congress that Hong Kong does not continue to warrant special treatment under U.S. laws, which could effect special trade and economic relations with the territory
Explained Why China Is Pushing Its Hong Kong Security Law
A new round of anti-mainland protests erupt after Beijing announces plans to impose national security legislation which seeks to criminalize Chinese ridicule
Opinion 'China, the New Nazis': Hong Kong Protesters' Troubling Fixation With Swastikas
Hong Kong protestors are 'repurposing' Third Reich symbols to express their fear of China's repressive rule. As a Holocaust educator living there, their blanket use of swastikas is jarring, ignorant – and unnecessary
Hong Kong Votes in Local Elections Seen as 'Referendum' on Anti-government Protests
Many queue up early over fears of later clashes, as the Chinese-controlled city grapples with its biggest political crisis in decades
From Iran to Hong Kong, the World Is Becoming Ungovernable
The dominant political trend of the past year has been popular uprisings that are jolting the ruling institutions. But anarchy isn't the worst that could happen
Hong Kong Protesters Trash China's Xinhua Agency Office in Night of Violence
Some shops and businesses were also vandalised including an outlet of American coffee chain Starbucks
Hong Kong Leader Invokes Colonial-era Emergency Powers to Quell Protests
Dramatic move to ban face masks would also allow authorities to 'make any regulations whatsoever,' embattled chief executive announces
Hong Kong Teen Shot by Officers Charged With Rioting, Attacking Police
The 18-year-old is the first demonstrator to be shot, marking an escalation in violence since mass demonstrations began in June
Hong Kong Police Shoot Teen Protester on China’s National Day
Tuesday’s violence was the most widespread since the unrest erupted in June, plunging Hong Kong into its biggest political crisis in decades
Why Most Jews in Hong Kong Are Not Involved With the Protests
'That’s the crazy thing about the situation, there is a revolution taking place but actually our lives have continued as normal,' says Jewish expat living in Hong Kong
Trump Says China Moving Troops to Hong Kong Border as Police Clash With Protesters at Airport
Riot police enter Hong Kong airport, where thousands of protesters have led to flights being disrupted for second straight day
Hong Kong Activist Leader Freed From Jail, Joins Mass Protests for Leader to Step Down
Joshua Wong was jailed for five weeks as protests against extradition bill escalated into the most significant challenge to China's relationship with the territory since the end of British rule 22 years ago
Hong Kong Police Fire Rubber Bullets as Extradition Bill Protests Turn to Chaos
Demonstrations against bill to extradite citizens to China for trial turn violent as protesters clash with police, reminiscent of 2014
China Moves to Bar Hong Kong Pro-independence Politicians From Office as Crisis Escalates
The promotion of independence has long been taboo in Hong Kong amid fears in Beijing it could spread among other activists and challenge the central government's rule.
El Al Wields Unlikely Political Clout In, of All Places, Hong Kong
Israel's national airline joins two dozen or so businesses in eligibility to vote in Sunday's legislative poll in the former British colony now controlled by China.
China Will Not Budge on Democracy in Hong Kong, Says Leader
Despite protests and unrest, China will not allow for a more autonomous democracy in Hong Kong, according to former leader Tung Chee-hwa.
Violent Clashes Erupt in Hong Kong Despite Promise of Talks
Dozens of people injured as protests enter fourth week.