Hong Kong’s first female leader has opened the door to a new era of political repression in China’s freest city. Al Jazeera, August 4, 2021
The party has made much of championing women but they must battle a ‘pro-male bias’ to get to the top of China’s political tree. Al Jazeera, June 30, 2021
Beijing’s rubber-stamp legislature expected to tighten rules on who can run for office in Hong Kong. Al Jazeera, March 3, 2021
Experts are preparing to travel to Wuhan to investigate how COVID-19 emerged as China questions origins and spread. Al Jazeera, December 28, 2020
The controversial agreement allows Chinese authorities to enter Switzerland and bring back to China illegal residents. Al Jazeera, December 11, 2020
Former legislator Ted Hui the latest to go into exile, as cases mount against those who took part in 2019 protests. Al Jazeera, December 4, 2020
Vocal pro-democracy supporter will be in jail until April, in a move condemned as an attempt to silence critics. Al Jazeera, December 3, 2020
Beijing says China advocates for global peace and security, not intimidation or coercion. Al Jazeera, December 1, 2020
New curbs come after Hong Kong records biggest jump in daily cases since August, most linked to ballroom-dancing venues. Al Jazeera, November 30, 2020
Economy may have taken a turn for the worse, but it has also given a boost to local, often family run, protest-aligned businesses. The Independent, November 3, 2019
Amid increasingly violent unrest in Hong Kong, experts say trust in force is being undermined and will be hard to rebuild. Al Jazeera, November 1, 2019
At the forefront of the pro-democracy protests against Hong Kong’s government – and China – are the “frontliners” engaged in an increasingly violent struggle with a repressive state. The New Statesman, October 22, 2019
Hong Kong entered its 20th straight week of protests on Sunday, which show no sign of stopping despite a heavy police presence. October 21, 2019
‘Blossom everywhere’ tactic is a reaction to politicisation of MTR subway system. The Guardian, October 13, 2019
Creators of HKmap.Live accused Apple of ‘political decision to suppress freedom’ in Hong Kong. The Guardian, October 10, 2019
Hong Kong protesters were warned against targeting army barracks on Sunday, with a yellow flag flown over the building in a message to protesters to disperse. Dpa, October 6, 2019
White residents may have disproportionate privilege, but their participation in the protests is not without its complications. The Independent, October 5, 2019
Hong Kong police says they have made 269 arrests at huge anti-government demonstrations a day earlier, as the force defended the conduct of anti-riot officers in their clashes with protesters. Dpa, October 2, 2019
Police fired tear gas on anti-government protesters in Hong Kong on Tuesday afternoon as the city saw protests in multiple districts while the rest of China celebrated its national holiday. Dpa, October 1, 2019
Campaigns to expose personal details of those on both sides of protests skyrocket, with nearly 1,000 cases being investigated. The Guardian, September 20, 2019
Amnesty International report cites beatings, arbitrary arrests and ‘thirst for retaliation.’ The Guardian, September 19, 2019
Anti-government protesters struggled to stage demonstrations on Saturday as they were pushed back by a heavy police presence and pro-China groups. Dpa, September 14, 2019
Reporters covering protests say officers using pepper spray and teargas, among other abuses. The Guardian, September 9, 2019
Unrest deepens on anniversary of Beijing’s move to limit democratic reforms in territory. The Guardian, September 1, 2019
Former student leaders among dozens detained in move critics say is attempt to deter protesters from planned rally. The Guardian, August 30, 2019
Wong and fellow activist Agnes Chow subsequently released. The Guardian, August 30, 2019
Movements, which have been portrayed as a scheduled troop rotation, come days ahead of anti-government protests. The Guardian, August 29, 2019
Organisers claim more than one million people attend pro-democracy demonstration. The Independent, August 18, 2019
Once-respected law enforcement teams ‘have used obvious excessive force and inhumane actions’, say activists. The Independent, August 17, 2019
Beijing steps up war of words and airport obtains injunction against protesters to prevent further disruption of flights. The Guardian, August 14, 2019
Protest group asks for understanding after clashes in which a reporter and policeman were attacked. The Guardian, August 14, 2019
Batons and pepper spray used on demonstrators as flights suspended for second day. The Guardian, August 13, 2019
Hundreds left without support as some flights resume but many still support protest. The Guardian, August 13, 2019
Tourists remain in airport during demonstration, with flights to resume on Tuesday. The Guardian, August 12, 2019
Footage of helmeted protesters suddenly making arrests causes concern after weekend of intense clashes. The Guardian, August 12, 2019
Police fire teargas and beat demonstrators during fierce clashes across city. The Guardian, August 11, 2019
Demonstrators break into multiple fronts in attempt to outrun police across city. The Guardian, August 10, 2019
Thousands occupy Hong Kong International Airport to raise international support against the city’s controversial extradition bill and police brutality. Voice of America, August 9, 2019
Pro-democracy demonstrators aim for amorphous approach to respond to authorities. The Independent, August 7, 2019
Hundreds of flights cancelled and train services suspended as multiple districts paralysed. The Independent, August 5, 2019
Police brutality and government inaction continue to fuel protest movement. Voice of America, August 3, 2019
Another weekend of demonstrations expected, as China and authorities seek to ‘psychologically impact’ morale. The Independent, August 2, 2019
Denise Ho, a Cantopop star, says most people benefit from the China market 'so they will just say silent'. Al Jazeera, July 25, 2019
The ‘Lantau Tomorrow’ plan would expand small islands for much-needed new housing, but not without risks to the environment. CityLab, July 24, 2019
Defiant Carrie Lam condemns ‘heartbreaking’ violence. The Independent, July 1, 2019
Pepper spray and batons fail to keep back protesters, who rammed doors and windows to break into complex. Voice of America, July 1, 2019
Pepper spray and batons used to push protesters back from early morning flag raising on anniversary of Hong Kong’s handover to China. Voice of America, July 1, 2019
Carrie Lam signaled no imminent move to reintroduce an extradition bill, but also showed no sign of giving in to demands that she leave office. Voice of America, June 18, 2019
As calls for her resignation become louder, analysts say Carrie Lam pays the price for political miscalculations. Al Jazeera, June 17, 2019
Protests against a controversial extradition bill and leader Carrie Lam again bring Hong Kong to a standstill. Voice of America, June 16, 2019
Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam says the bill is suspended until further notice, but protesters say they want it fully revoked before demonstrations end. Voice of America, June 15, 2019
Demonstrations forces legislature to postpone Wednesday's session where lawmakers were scheduled to debate proposed legislation. Voice of America, June 12, 2019
Many fear that a legislative bill to allow extradition to China is a sign that the region has lost its autonomy. The Independent, June 12, 2019
More protests planned as Hong Kong leader faces political crisis over extradition law. Voice of America, June 10, 2019
Hundreds of thousands of Hong Kongers march against legislative bill that would allow people to be extradited to mainland China to face charges, in the largest demonstration city has seen in years. Voice of America, June 9, 2019
Hong Kong's largest protest in decades ended with clashes late Sunday as hundreds of protesters attempted to break through police barricades to enter government headquarters. Dpa, June 9, 2019
As a record 180,000 Hong Kong residents commemorated the 30th anniversary of the 1989 Tiananmen Square democracy protests with a candlelight vigil. Voice of America, June 4, 2019
‘We will not have this freedom anymore in 10 or 20 years,’ says vigil attendee. The Independent, June 4, 2019
The International Chamber of Commerce, the world’s largest business organization, has become the latest group to criticize a proposed change to Hong Kong law. Voice of America, May 10, 2019
Eight of the top leaders of Hong Kong’s 2014 Umbrella Movement democracy protests were sentenced to up to sixteen months in prison on Wednesday. Voice of America, April 24, 2019
Hong Kong took its first steps this week toward allowing extraditions to China. Voice of America, April 5, 2019
After six months hiding in Hong Kong, two sisters from Saudi Arabia have been granted asylum in an unknown country. Voice of America, March 25, 2019
At Damon Huang’s family home in Shakou, a small town in southern China, it’s not uncommon to hear three varieties of Chinese spoken throughout the day. Voice of America, March 19, 2019
Hong Kong has taken the first steps in criminalizing disrespect of China’s national anthem. Voice of America, February 7, 2019
Developers are profiting off of illegal land rights sales through the Small House Policy, a 1970s rule that lets villagers build small houses with few restrictions. CityLab, February 8, 2019
Hong Kong’s pro-democracy camp is hoping to infiltrate one of the city’s most opaque yet powerful institutions, its rural governance committees. Voice of America, November 17, 2018
The founding leaders of Hong Kong’s 2014 democracy protests will stand trial this Monday, nearly four years after the protests came to an end. Voice of America, November 16, 2018
Over coffee, Baggio Leung, the new spokesman for pro-independence party Hong Kong National Front, talks with a quiet determination about the need for political change. Voice of America, November 2, 2018
As the first high speed train pulls out of Hong Kong's West Kowloon Station early Sunday morning to mainland China, it will cement a major change. Voice of America, September 21, 2018
The Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge is little more than propaganda announcing the unity of China and her former colonies, despite their very different historic, legal, and even transportation backgrounds. CityLab, August 15, 2018
The sentencing of Joshua Wong and 15 other democracy activists for their role in a November 2014 democracy protest in Hong Kong was adjourned on Thursday. Dpa, December 7, 2017