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.
Tag: Hong Kong Protests (2019)
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.
She’s a Hong Kong Protester. Her Husband Is a Cop. It’s Complicated.
The Hong Kong protests have driven a wedge into the homes of some families of police officers and into the ranks of the force, where some feel their loyalties torn.
Protesters Besiege Hong Kong After Rally Near U.S. Consulate
Protesters carrying American flags sought support for a bill in Congress that would punish Chinese officials who suppress freedoms in the city.
Is Xi Mishandling Hong Kong Crisis? Hints of Unease in China’s Leadership
Beijing’s halting response to the protests in Hong Kong has raised questions about President Xi Jinping’s imperious style and authoritarian policies.
Hong Kong Protests Resume After Carrie Lam Offers Olive Branch
The protests on Friday were an early test of public reaction to Mrs. Lam’s four-point plan to ease the tensions that have plunged Hong Kong into crisis.