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Hong Kong’s Protests Have Become About a Lot More Than an Extradition Bill
Beijing is about to intervene in the situation, as tensions have reached an all-time high in the string of protests across the island with protesters seeking autonomy from China.
Hong Kong Protests Turn Violent as Police Deploy Tear Gas and Rubber Bullets
Clashes between police and pro-democracy demonstrators continue to escalate, eight weeks since the protests began.
Hong Kong Protesters Seeking Asylum Find a Helping Hand in Taiwan
Taiwan’s President has promised that they will provide what is necessary to Hong Kong’s protesters "on humanitarian grounds."
Hong Kong Police Make ‘Largest Ever’ Seizure of Explosives in Lead Up to Protests
Three men have been arrested over the haul, which included the same "extremely powerful" explosive used in the Sri Lanka Easter bombings.
Hong Kong’s Protesters Turn Their Anger Towards Expat Police Officers
Western officers are perceived as both legacies of colonial power and representatives of China.
Thousands of Elderly Hong Kongers Join the Protests in a 'March for the Silver-Haired'
An estimated 9,000 senior citizens took to the streets to support the youth, saying "we are proud of them".
Carrie Lam Reportedly Resigned After Protests but Beijing Refuses to Let Her Go
Beijing insists the Hong Kong Chief Executive “stay to clean up the mess she created.”
Hong Kong’s Leader Says the Extradition Bill is “Dead.” Protesters Don’t Believe Her.
Embattled chief executive Carrie Lam called the bill a "complete failure" and promised it won't be re-introduced. Protesters aren't buying it.
Hong Kong Leader Carrie Lam says the Extradition Bill is ‘Dead’
The Chief Executive stopped short of officially withdrawing the bill, however.
Hong Kong Is Bracing for a Brutal Crackdown from Beijing
“People are waiting with bated breath to see what Beijing will do”
Pro-Democracy Protesters Smashed Their Way Into Hong Kong's Parliament
As the city marked the anniversary of its handover to Chinese rule, protesters smashed windows and clashed with riot police.