China is putting pressure on businesses to denounce the demonstrations. “They are trying to silence everyone,” an accountant said.
Tag: Hong Kong Protests (2019)
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.
Hong Kong Police Officers Arrested Over Beating of Man in Hospital
A video appeared to show two officers punching an immobilized 62-year-old man, adding fuel to the recent anger over police conduct.
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.
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.