Hong Kong’s chief executive is known for being a workaholic and for practically never backing down in a fight.
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After Protests, Hong Kong’s Leader Faces More Calls to Delay Bill
A top adviser to Hong Kong’s leader said it would be impossible to rush through an extradition bill in the wake of clashes between the police and protesters.
Hong Kong Protests Raise Stakes for Xi’s Hard-Line Agenda
The battle in Hong Kong over a bill that would allow extraditions to mainland China reflects the risks of Mr. Xi’s domineering approach to rule.
Hong Kong Police Face Criticism Over Force Used at Protests
Videos of the protests in which officers appear to be using excessive force circulated widely across social media, drawing condemnation from activists and opposition lawmakers.
Chinese Cyberattack Hits Telegram, App Used by Hong Kong Protesters
An attack against the messaging app Telegram and the arrest of a user show how the Hong Kong clash is unfolding digitally, with growing sophistication on both sides.
Police Violence Puts Hong Kong Government on Defensive
The clashes between the police and protesters have put the government on the defensive and pushed debate over the extradition law back at least two days.
In Battle for Hong Kong, the Field Has Tilted Toward Beijing
Unlike China’s retreat after big protests in 2003, this time it is not likely to back down.
Extradition Protesters in Hong Kong Face Tear Gas and Rubber Bullets
The demonstrators were mostly peaceful, but some hurled bricks and bottles as they charged officers guarding the Legislative Council.
Photos From the Hong Kong Extradition Protests
Demonstrations this week over a proposed law that would allow extraditions to mainland China have produced some of the city’s biggest shows of dissent in years.
As Protesters Fill Hong Kong’s Streets, Businesses Are Alarmed, Too
A wave of concern has spread through a community of foreign consultants, investors and executives who have made the territory their home and regional headquarters.