The release of Mr. Wong, who became the face of Hong Kong’s pro-democracy movement in 2014, comes as the city is once again gripped by protest.
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Hong Kong Protesters Return to the Streets, Rejecting Leader’s Apology
Protesters dismissed the apology by Carrie Lam as insincere and called for her resignation among a growing list of demands.
Protesters Return to Hong Kong’s Streets, Rejecting Leader’s Apology
Protesters dismissed the apology by Carrie Lam as insincere and called for her resignation among a growing list of demands.
Hong Kong’s Retreat Chips Away at Xi Jinping’s Iron Image
The suspension of legislation to extradite suspects to China was the biggest political reversal of Xi Jinping’s years in power. Will it undermine his rule?
Huge Turnout by Protesters Keeps Heat on Hong Kong’s Leader
A protest attended by a surprisingly large number of people culminated with demonstrators converging on the streets and grounds of Hong Kong’s Legislative Council.
Photos From the Hong Kong Extradition Protests
Opponents of a government plan to allow extraditions to mainland China were undeterred by the suspension of the legislation, protesting by the hundreds of thousands for the second consecutive weekend.
The Murder Case That Lit the Fuse in Hong Kong
The government said it needed an extradition bill to punish a killer. Hundreds of thousands of protesters didn’t buy it.
How Hong Kong’s Leader Made the Biggest Political Retreat by China Under Xi
Limited consultation within the Hong Kong government, and none with the public, led to an unexpected setback for local authorities and China’s government.
How Hong Kong’s Leader Makes the Biggest Political Retreat by China Under Xi
Limited consultation within the Hong Kong government, and none with the public, led to an unexpected setback for local authorities and China’s government.
Carrie Lam, Hong Kong’s Leader, Retreats, but Her Critics Want More
The extradition bill has been suspended, but calls for new protests foreshadow more upheaval in Hong Kong and signal that Mrs. Lam’s troubles are not over.