Denise Ho, a Cantopop singer, has championed the protesters. But she is blacklisted in mainland China, and few Hong Kong stars have been willing to follow her lead.
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Protests Over Incinerator Rattle Officials in Chinese City
Riot police were deployed in the city of Wuhan after days of street protests. But officials are also promising that residents’ concerns will be heard.
What Denise Ho, Jackie Chan and Others Think About the Hong Kong Protests
For many stars whose careers depend on mainland China, the blacklisting of a Cantopop singer served as a warning that the Communist Party has a low tolerance for political dissent.
Sudan Power-Sharing Deal Reached by Military and Civilian Leaders
The agreement promises an end to the standoff that has paralyzed the African country since the ouster of President Omar Hassan al-Bashir in April.
Mexico’s Federal Police Rebel Against New Security Plan
Mexico’s president created a new force to combat rising crime. The federal police are an important part of it. But officers are fighting the plan.
The Peacemaker at the Center of Hong Kong’s Turbulent Protests
Roy Kwong, a 36-year-old legislator, has emerged as a hero for the city’s youth and a leading voice for moderation during the political crisis there.
Hong Kong Police Announce First Arrest in Storming of Legislature
Protesters girded themselves for the possibility of more detentions and what they feared would be a citywide dragnet.
Ethiopian-Israelis Protest for 3rd Day After Fatal Police Shooting
The killing of an 18-year-old black man set off demonstrations that have paralyzed main roads and turned violent. Israeli leaders called for calm.
As Protests Rock Hong Kong, Xi Jinping’s View of History Shows He Will Dig In
There are increasing signs that China’s patience toward the protests in Hong Kong is wearing thin.
Who’s Attacking Thailand’s Democracy Activists? The Authorities Aren’t Saying
As the country recovers from a flawed election, unidentified assailants are targeting political campaigners in a troubling echo of past crackdowns.