The panel’s withdrawal is a blow to the government’s effort to meet public demands for an independent investigation into allegations of police brutality.
Tag: Hong Kong Protests (2019)
Hong Kong Protests: Tens of Thousands Turn Out for Largest March in Weeks
Large crowds poured into Hong Kong’s major thoroughfares for a march organized by the Civil Human Rights Front, which in recent months has led large, peaceful protests.
‘We Are Fleeing the Law’: Hong Kong Protesters Escape to Taiwan
Worried they won’t be treated fairly in court, some demonstrators are seeking refuge on the self-ruled island, where they live in a legal limbo.
China Hits Back at U.S. Over Hong Kong Bill in a Mostly Symbolic Move
Beijing said it would suspend visits to Hong Kong by American warships and impose sanctions on several nongovernmental groups. The measures suggest China is wary of upsetting trade negotiations.
Hong Kong Police Fire Tear Gas as Protesters Return in Force
After a week of relative calm and a vote that boosted protesters’ cause, officers fired tear gas and rubber bullets, and demonstrators attacked shops.
Hong Kong Police End 2-Week Campus Siege
The police found no protesters during a final search of Polytechnic University, the site of some of the most violent clashes the city has seen this year.
China Condemns U.S. Over Hong Kong. That Won’t Stop Trade Talks.
Legislation signed by Trump poses a direct challenge to Beijing’s rule, but trade and the softening Chinese economy present bigger problems.
Pompeo Warns China to Honor ‘Human Rights Standards’ in Hong Kong
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo did not explicitly endorse legislation to support pro-democracy activists from Chinese-backed crackdowns, but noted standards that Beijing should heed.
Beijing Was Confident Its Hong Kong Allies Would Win. After the Election, It Went Silent.
Since the big loss for the pro-Beijing camp, Chinese state media has resorted to a favorite tactic by blaming the United States, a nationalistic message that plays well to the masses at home.
Alibaba’s Hong Kong Shares Rise, Despite Protests
The Chinese e-commerce giant raised $11.2 billion, the territory’s biggest tally since 2010, showing investor enthusiasm despite worsening demonstrations.