The Sunday demonstration, which followed 20 weeks of antigovernment protests, is a test of the movement’s strength amid increasing violence
Tag: Hong Kong Protests (2019)
In Hong Kong, Gasoline Bombs, Masks and … Goodbye Letters
Preparing for the worst, protesters have started writing “last letters” to their loved ones.
‘I’m Worried That I Will Die:’ Hong Kong Protesters Write Final Goodbyes
As violence escalates between demonstrators and the police in Hong Kong, protesters have started writing “last letters” to their loved ones, in case they don’t return. These notes chronicle the mental and emotional state of frontliners coming to terms …
Why the Protests in Hong Kong May Have No End in Sight
Influential local allies of Beijing, the group most likely to be able to resolve the impasse, are divided on a range of issues, including the protesters’ demand for full democracy.
Hong Kong Leader, Carrie Lam, Gets Jeered, Tainting Annual Address
The chief executive retreated twice from the Legislative Council lectern as pro-democracy lawmakers shouted and demanded her resignation.
What’s Happening With the Hong Kong Protests?
The demonstrations created the Chinese territory’s worst political crisis in years, ensnaring Beijing, Washington and foreign businesses, including the N.B.A. Here’s a guide to what’s happening.
DreamWorks Film ‘Abominable’ Is Pulled by Vietnam Over Chinese Map Scene
The animated movie briefly shows China’s disputed “nine-dash line” in the South China Sea, which includes territory claimed by Vietnam and other countries.
Homemade Bomb Detonated for First Time in Hong Kong Protests
The explosive device, set off with a mobile phone, indicated an escalation in the street-level arms race between police officers and the protesters.
With No End to Unrest in Sight, Hong Kong’s Economic Pain Deepens
An unmistakable sense of alarm is spreading among both small business owners and corporate executives who see no way out of the impasse.
Police Officer Is Stabbed in Hong Kong During Flash-Mob Protests
The rallies were spread across much of the city and reflected continuing anger over a ban on wearing face masks at public gatherings.