As the Communist Party celebrates 70 years in power, protests in Hong Kong threaten to overshadow the festivities.
Tag: Hong Kong Protests (2019)
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.
Tens of Thousands Rally in Hong Kong Before China’s National Holiday
The police used water cannons and tear gas as protesters commemorated the fifth anniversary of the pro-democracy Umbrella Movement, days before a major anniversary in China.
A Father-Son Split on Hong Kong Protests Shows City’s Generational Divide
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.
‘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.