Xi Jinping celebrated the 20th anniversary of the return of Macau to Chinese rule and said Beijing would brook no challenges to its sovereignty.
Tag: Hong Kong
In Macau, China Sees a Model for a Rebellious Hong Kong
The former Portuguese colony, now a global gambling hub, has been more willing than its neighbor to accept Beijing’s authority.
Beijing Backs Hong Kong Leader Despite Election Setback
China’s president endorses Hong Kong’s embattled leader, Carrie Lam, despite the rout of her political allies in local elections three weeks ago.
Soccer Broadcast Pulled After Arsenal Star Mesut Özil Criticized China
A state-run television network pre-empted an English Premier League match between Manchester City and Arsenal after Mesut Özil denounced the mass detention of Uighurs.
Foreign Experts Quit Inquiry of Hong Kong Police Over Lack of Powers
The panel’s withdrawal is a blow to the government’s effort to meet public demands for an independent investigation into allegations of police brutality.
Sweden Charges Ex-Ambassador to China Over Secret Meetings
The diplomat, Anna Lindstedt, is accused of arranging unauthorized talks between the daughter of a detained bookseller and two men representing Chinese interests.
Hong Kong Protests: Tens of Thousands Turn Out for Largest March in Weeks
Large crowds poured into Hong Kong’s major thoroughfares for a march organized by the Civil Human Rights Front, which in recent months has led large, peaceful protests.
‘We Are Fleeing the Law’: Hong Kong Protesters Escape to Taiwan
Worried they won’t be treated fairly in court, some demonstrators are seeking refuge on the self-ruled island, where they live in a legal limbo.
China Hits Back at U.S. Over Hong Kong Bill in a Mostly Symbolic Move
Beijing said it would suspend visits to Hong Kong by American warships and impose sanctions on several nongovernmental groups. The measures suggest China is wary of upsetting trade negotiations.
Hong Kong Police Fire Tear Gas as Protesters Return in Force
After a week of relative calm and a vote that boosted protesters’ cause, officers fired tear gas and rubber bullets, and demonstrators attacked shops.