Carrie Lam said she would withdraw the extradition bill that set off demonstrations in the city. But protesters are now seeking bigger changes.
Tag: Hong Kong Protests (2019)
Cathay Pacific’s Chairman Resigns as China Pressures Hong Kong Business
The exit of John Slosar would be the second high-profile departure from the carrier, which has been rocked by protests in its home city, since last month.
Hong Kong’s Leader, Carrie Lam, to Withdraw Extradition Bill That Ignited Protests
The move eliminates a major objection among protesters, but it was unclear if it would be enough to bring an end to intensifying demonstrations.
She’s a Protester, He’s a Police Officer: In Hong Kong, Spouses Spar Too
What happens when families find themselves divided across police barricades? As protests continue in Hong Kong, and distrust between the public and the police grows, the tension continues at home.
Hong Kong’s Chief Executive Is Disheartened, but No Successor Is in Sight
Carrie Lam acknowledged that the protests had left her in turmoil, but vowed not to resign. Those close to Beijing say it would not let her even if she wanted to.
Riot Police Officers Spread Across Hong Kong in Wake of Violence
Riot police took positions around schools and subway stations as Hong Kong students, many of whom participated in this summer’s demonstrations, returned to school.
Hong Kong Students Begin School Year With Gas Masks, Class Boycotts and Protests
After a summer of demonstrating in the streets to demand greater rights, students brought their activism to school.
Hong Kong Protesters Squeeze Access to the Airport
A day after clashes between the police and protesters, including inside a subway car, demonstrators tried to disrupt service at a critical Asian travel hub.
Hong Kong Protesters Clash With Police After Defying Ban
In the most intense day of clashes since June, the police unleashed tear gas, pepper spray and blue dye against demonstrators who ignored warnings to stay home.
Beijing’s Hong Kong Strategy: More Arrests, No Concessions
Officials say that many more demonstrators will face charges, and that none of their movement’s demands will be met.