Hong Kong
Hong Kong police arrest over 200 people, seize 188 petrol bombs in Saturday's violence
The Hong Kong police said on Sunday that they have arrested over 200 people involved in the unlawful assemblies and violence on Saturday, and seized offensive weapons including 188 petrol bombs.
Tear gas engulfs Hong Kong as protesters trash China agency
Anti-government protesters attacked the Hong Kong office of China's official news agency in a show of anger against Beijing after chaos broke out downtown on Saturday, with police firing tear gas to repel gasoline bombs.
Hong Kong protesters vandalize Xinhua office
Protesters have vandalized the Hong Kong office of China's official Xinhua News Agency for the first time during the months-long anti-government demonstrations, smashing windows and doors.
Tear gas clouds downtown Hong Kong as protesters defy ban
Hong Kong riot police fired multiple rounds of tear gas and used a water cannon Saturday to break up a rally by thousands of masked protesters demanding meaningful autonomy after Beijing indicated it could tighten its grip on the Chinese territory.
Hong Kong Halloween protest rally aims to test mask ban
Hong Kong authorities are bracing as pro-democracy protesters urged people on Thursday to celebrate Halloween by wearing masks on a march in defiance of a government ban on face coverings.
Hong Kong in recession as protests slam retailers, tourism
Steps from Hong Kong's main tourist strip, Ashfaqur Rahman's tailor shop usually is a mainstay for tourists dropping in to peruse neatly arranged rolls of fabric and get measured for custom-made suits.
China backs decision to exclude Hong Kong candidate Wong
China on Wednesday strongly backed Hong Kong's move to exclude pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong from elections for local councilors, a decision seen as likely to fuel further public anger in the semi-autonomous Chinese city.
Joshua Wong barred from election, Hong Kong nears recession
Hong Kong, Oct 29 (AP/UNB) — Hong Kong authorities barred high-profile pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong from an election, and the city's leader ruled out political solutions before the end of the violent protests gripping the semi-autonomous Chinese territory.
Hong Kong protesters use skin and ink to support movement
Hong Kong, Oct 29 (AP/UNB) — Mike Chan's tattoo needle buzzes gently as he draws a design on his customer's thigh — a figure wearing a helmet, goggles and mask.
Continued violence condemned by Hong Kong people
Hong Kong, Oct 28 (Xinhua/UNB) -- Unrest broke out again in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) over the weekend as rioters committed arson and vandalism, and assaulted police and bystanders. The violent acts were unanimously denounced by various sectors of Hong Kong.