The escalation in police tactics came amid violent demonstrations on National Day, a holiday commemorating Communist Party rule in China.
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National Day Demonstrations in Hong Kong Turn Violent, as Police Shoot Protester
The Hong Kong police used a live round against a protester for the first time in months of protests, as Beijing celebrated 70 years of Communist Party rule.
Parades and Protests on China’s 70th Anniversary
As the Communist Party celebrates 70 years in power, protests in Hong Kong threaten to overshadow the festivities.
Xi Extols China’s ‘Red’ Heritage in a Land Haunted by Famine Under Mao
Seventy years after Mao founded the People’s Republic, Xi Jinping visited Xinyang to rekindle revolutionary traditions. Its survivors of mass starvation went unmentioned.
Hong Kong’s Status as Neutral Ground at Risk as China Asserts Power
The island’s traditional role as a gateway is under assault from President Trump’s trade war and a crackdown on pro-democracy demonstrators.
Tanks, Missiles and No Pigeons: China to Celebrate 70th Birthday of the People’s Republic
China’s leader, Xi Jinping, will use a military parade commemorating the 70th anniversary of Communist rule to highlight his power in the face of rising challenges.
Tens of Thousands Rally in Hong Kong Before China’s National Holiday
The police used water cannons and tear gas as protesters commemorated the fifth anniversary of the pro-democracy Umbrella Movement, days before a major anniversary in China.
A Father-Son Split on Hong Kong Protests Shows City’s Generational Divide
As China celebrates the 70th anniversary of Communist rule, a father who fled the country wonders if he made the right decision, and why his son is protesting.
Barred From Owning Land, Rural Chinese Miss Spoils of Country’s Success
A region that is the cradle of China’s economic overhauls shows how decisions made four decades ago are hobbling China’s farmers and hampering economic growth.
China Wants the World to Stay Silent on Muslim Camps. It’s Succeeding.
Beijing is using economic and diplomatic pressure to quash any outcry, while governments are reluctant to risk financial ties and trade deals.