One of the minors, a girl, was arrested on charges of burning a Chinese national flag. She was held overnight in police detention.
Tag: Hong Kong Protests (2019)
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.
Student Arrested During Hong Kong Protests Had a Butter Knife, University Says
Classmates marched through campus and broke doors to protest the detention. His school said he had been carrying the implement to cut cake for a festival.
What Chinese Students Abroad Really Think About Hong Kong’s Protests
While the battle lines seem clearly drawn, views are often less absolute and loyalties not so predictable. On Australian campuses, this uncertainty is producing a deepening anxiety.
Hong Kong Protesters Hurl Gasoline Bombs at Government Offices
A day that began with a peaceful, if unauthorized, march by tens of thousands of pro-democracy demonstrators quickly descended into pitched street battles.
Hong Kong Protesters, Without an Anthem to Sing, Create One Online
“Glory to Hong Kong,” created less than three weeks ago, has rapidly been adopted as a symbol of the pro-democracy movement.
Taiwanese Man Who Disappeared in China Is Under Investigation, Beijing Says
The man’s disappearance last month may dovetail with months of pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong — and speculation about Beijing’s designs on the territory.
‘Big Brother’ in the Sky: Cathay Pacific Workers Feel China’s Pressure
Calling it “the white terror,” employees describe a culture of fear as managers fire some who have made social media posts supporting Hong Kong’s protests.