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.
Tag: Hong Kong Protests (2019)
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.
Hong Kong’s Leader Partly Relents. Will the Protests Continue?
Carrie Lam said she would withdraw the extradition bill that set off demonstrations in the city. But protesters are now seeking bigger changes.
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.