To much of the world, the cartoon frog is a hate symbol. To Hong Kong protesters, he’s something entirely different: one of them.
Tag: Hong Kong Protests (2019)
Hong Kong Protesters Love Pepe the Frog. No, They’re Not Alt-Right.
To much of the world, the cartoon frog is a hate symbol. To Hong Kong protesters, he’s something entirely different: one of them.
With Troop Buildup, China Sends a Stark Warning to Hong Kong
An exercise by the People’s Armed Police on Hong Kong’s border signaled Beijing’s willingness to intervene to end any serious threat to sovereignty.
China Pressures Business Over Hong Kong. Workers Get Caught in the Middle.
Beijing wants global companies to back its power over the city, even as their workers join protests calling for greater say in the fate of their home.
Hong Kong Protesters Defy Police Ban in Show of Strength After Tumult
After days of violence and warnings from the Chinese government, organizers estimated at least 1.7 million people had turned out, making it the second- largest march of the protests.
Hong Kong Protests Stay Peaceful After a Week of Unrest
A face-off between demonstrators and the police ended without violence on Saturday, days after concerns were raised about spiraling mayhem.
Calls to Boycott ‘Mulan’ Erupt After Star Voices Support for Hong Kong Police
The actress Liu Yifei said on social media that she backed the Hong Kong police, who have been criticized for their use of force against protesters.
‘Mulan’ Star’s Support for Hong Kong Police Prompts Call for Boycott
The actress Liu Yifei said on social media that she backed the police, who have been criticized for their use of force against protesters.
Trump Says ‘Hong Kong Is Not Helping’ in Trade War With China
President Trump made his most extensive comments yet on Hong Kong’s protest movement, and suggested that its fate be tied to a trade deal.
Going From Hong Kong to Mainland China? Your Phone Is Subject to Search
The searches are raising concerns that Beijing is trying to identify travelers sympathetic to the territory’s protest movement and further control what its people see about the unrest.