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.
Tag: Hong Kong Protests (2019)
‘One Country, Two Nationalisms’: The Identity Crisis Behind Hong Kong’s Turmoil
How economic dislocation and immigration set the stage for wider backlash against Beijing’s overreach — and for emerging divisions within Hong Kong.
In Hong Kong, Unity Between Peaceful and Radical Protesters. For Now.
Five years ago, protesters were critical of even breaking windows. Now, some are throwing firebombs.
Carrie Lam Comes Face to Face With Angry Hong Kong Residents at Town Hall
Mrs. Lam met with 150 people on Thursday inside a heavily guarded stadium. She said she wanted to heal divisions and hear “constructive suggestions.”
‘I Was Begging for Mercy’: How Undercover Officers in Hong Kong Launched a Bloody Crackdown
On Aug. 11, undercover officers in Hong Kong infiltrated crowds and severely beat protesters. We examined footage from that night and, for the first time, three men injured by the police told us their stories, painting a vivid picture of what happened.
Police Dressed as Protesters: How Undercover Police in Hong Kong Severely Injured People
Officers dressed like demonstrators launched a bloody crackdown. Now, the men they targeted are telling their stories.
Two 13-Year-Olds Are Arrested Over Hong Kong Protests
One of the minors, a girl, was arrested on charges of burning a Chinese national flag. She was held overnight in police detention.
Clashes Erupt in Hong Kong After Dueling Demonstrations
The violence near Hong Kong’s border with the Chinese mainland came less than two weeks before a sensitive political anniversary.
Hong Kong Unrest Leads to Cancellation of Horse Races at Iconic Track
The popular horse races — which draw a mix of Cantonese bettors and beer-swilling expats — had until now been largely unhurt by the unrest roiling the city.
In 1967, Hong Kong’s Protesters Were Communist Sympathizers
When deadly riots rocked the city more than half a century ago, the Chinese Communist Party — which denounces today’s unrest — was quietly supporting them.