The police drew their pistols and unleashed rounds of tear gas at protesters, who threw bricks and firebombs, as a weekend of violence followed nearly two weeks of relatively peaceful rallies.
Tag: Hong Kong Protests (2019)
In Hong Kong Protests, Tear Gas and Violence End a Period of Calm
Officers charged at demonstrators in Kwun Tong, and protesters threw gasoline bombs at the police, a marked departure from recent gatherings.
Hong Kong Protesters Join Hands to Form Human Chains Across the City
Inspired by a similar demonstration in the Baltic States 30 years ago, protesters formed human chains across many parts of the city on Friday.
As Hong Kong Firms Fall in Line Over Protests, Some Workers Push Back
China is putting pressure on businesses to denounce the demonstrations. “They are trying to silence everyone,” an accountant said.
A Hong Kong ‘Troublemaker’ With a Clean Conscience
Jimmy Lai, alone among the territory’s elite, supports the protests and refuses to pay even token obeisance to Beijing, which calls him a “black hand” and a C.I.A. agent.
As Clashes Over Hong Kong Reach Australia, Speaking Up Brings Death Threats
Fear of attacks — and of the consequences of speaking out for family members who remain in China — is keeping many in the Chinese community here quiet.
Hong Kong Charges 2 Men Over Mob Attack on Protesters
Dozens of people were injured in the assault, and the police were widely criticized for failing to halt the violence.
Pakistan, Rohingya, Hong Kong: Your Friday Briefing
Myanmar’s broken promises.
Alibaba Postpones Hong Kong Listing as Protests Roil Markets
The Chinese e-commerce giant delayed plans to sell potentially billions of dollars worth of shares in the market, which has fallen as tensions have worsened.
China’s Soft-Power Failure: Condemning Hong Kong’s Protests
Beijing wants greater sway over global public opinion. Instead, its propaganda outlets make Chinese leaders look like bullies.