Tag: Hong Kong
Hong Kong records first death from new coronavirus; overall toll more...
Medical workers in the former British colony are striking to force the govt to completely close the city's borders with mainland China
China virus deaths rise to 80 as Hong Kong bans visitors...
Total number of confirmed cases in China had risen about 30 percent to 2,744
Arrested Hong Kong protesters stuck in limbo as cases grind forward
More than 7,000 protesters have been arrested amid seven months of unrest
Hong Kong protest medic organizer reportedly arrested in China
Similar charges of ‘soliciting prostitutes’ were levied at a Hong Kong employee of the British consulate detained while visiting the mainland last August
Freedom House calls for oversight on China’s efforts to influence media...
Chinese state media have invested heavily overseas, prompting concern that Beijing could remotely curtail criticism and expand its sphere of influence
Hong Kong protesters fete landslide election win for Taiwan’s Tsai
The slogan ‘Today Taiwan, Tomorrow Hong Kong’ has sprung up after the landslide win, to express the hope that Hong Kong too will one day have full democracy
Rights group urges investigation into Hong Kong police
Human Rights Watch pushes for ‘independent, impartial, and effective investigation’ into allegations
Taiwan election is make or break for fleeing Hong Kong protesters
Some protesters fear support will vanish if election is won by presidential candidate for Taiwan's Kuomintang opposition party, which favours close ties with China
Hong Kong leader pressed to end police brutality against protesters
Catholic leaders join international figures urging Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam to establish independent inquiry into police conduct
Hong Kong to end year with multiple protests, kick off 2020...
Demonstrations planned for New Year follow a pick up in clashes since Christmas Eve