The shooting of a teenage protester has amplified anger at a police force that some see as a symbol of Beijing’s unchecked power.
Tag: Hong Kong Protests (2019)
Hong Kong Protests Led a Student to Activism, Then to the Point of a Gun
Tsang Chi-kin, 18, showed no interest in politics until this year. After being shot by the police, he could become a potent symbol of the protests.
Hong Kong Police Shot a Protester at Point-Blank Range. We Break Down What Happened.
In a major escalation of violence since protests began four months ago, the Hong Kong police fired a live round at a protester from point-blank range. We analyzed the footage to create a comprehensive picture of what exactly happened.
Protests Erupt in Hong Kong, Overshadowing China’s National Day Parade
The contrast of National Day pageantry in Beijing versus anti-government mayhem in Hong Kong was almost certainly infuriating to President Xi Jinping.
Hong Kong Police Shoot a Protester, 18, With a Live Bullet for the First Time
The escalation in police tactics came amid violent demonstrations on National Day, a holiday commemorating Communist Party rule in China.
Hong Kong Police Shoot a Protester With a Live Bullet for the First Time
The escalation in police tactics came amid violent demonstrations on National Day, a holiday commemorating Communist Party rule in China.
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.
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.
Major Clashes Erupt in Hong Kong Ahead of China’s National Day
The demonstrations openly defy Beijing’s rule just two days before the central government celebrates 70 years of Communist rule.