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On Hong Kong Handover Anniversary, Many Fear Loss of Freedoms

July 1, 2019AUSTIN RAMZYComments Off on On Hong Kong Handover Anniversary, Many Fear Loss of Freedoms

‘One country, two systems’ was Beijing’s pledge when it took back a former British colony. But concerns over civil liberties are mounting.

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Carrie Lam, Hong Kong Leader, Condemns Violence

July 1, 2019July 1, 2019THE NEW YORK TIMESComments Off on Carrie Lam, Hong Kong Leader, Condemns Violence

Protesters had mostly cleared out of the Legislative Council building after three hours of occupation. Then a cordon of riot police used tear gas and charged to scatter the crowd.

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Why Hong Kong’s Protesters Are Turning to G-20 Leaders for Help

June 26, 2019June 26, 2019Keith Bradsher, Daniel Victor and Mike IvesComments Off on Why Hong Kong’s Protesters Are Turning to G-20 Leaders for Help

Beijing has said that its leaders will not discuss Hong Kong at the Group of 20 summit meeting. But Hong Kong protesters still hope for global backing.

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Hong Kong Protests Resume as Police Headquarters Is Surrounded

June 21, 2019June 21, 2019DANIEL VICTORComments Off on Hong Kong Protests Resume as Police Headquarters Is Surrounded

Thousands of demonstrators returned to Hong Kong’s streets on Friday, putting new pressure on the government over an unpopular extradition bill.

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As Hong Kong Erupted Over Extradition Bill, City’s Tycoons Waited and Worried

June 20, 2019June 21, 2019Keith Bradsher and Alexandra StevensonComments Off on As Hong Kong Erupted Over Extradition Bill, City’s Tycoons Waited and Worried

Business titans who have prospered in the global financial center feared the wrath of China. They spoke out only after Beijing wavered. China’s rise has enriched, and intimidated, them.

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With Hymns and Prayers, Christians Help Drive Hong Kong’s Protests

June 19, 2019June 20, 2019JAVIER C. HERNÁNDEZComments Off on With Hymns and Prayers, Christians Help Drive Hong Kong’s Protests

Christianity has had a striking influence in demonstrations against a proposed law that would allow extraditions to mainland China.

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Hong Kong Official Defends Police’s Use of Force Against Protesters

June 19, 2019June 19, 2019MIKE IVES and KATHERINE LIComments Off on Hong Kong Official Defends Police’s Use of Force Against Protesters

Officers who used tear gas and pepper spray last week had been in a “life-threatening situation,” the city’s security secretary said.

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Hong Kong Official Defends Police’s Use of Force Against Protesters

June 19, 2019MIKE IVES and KATHERINE LIComments Off on Hong Kong Official Defends Police’s Use of Force Against Protesters

Officers who used tear gas and pepper spray last week had been in a “life-threatening situation,” the city’s security secretary said.

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Hong Kong’s Leader Publicly Apologizes for Extradition Bill

June 18, 2019June 19, 2019KEITH BRADSHERComments Off on Hong Kong’s Leader Publicly Apologizes for Extradition Bill

Carrie Lam, the chief executive of Hong Kong, said that she was personally responsible for introducing legislation that set off huge protest marches.

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China Backs Hong Kong’s Leader Despite Huge Protests

June 17, 2019June 18, 2019Keith Bradsher and Amy QinComments Off on China Backs Hong Kong’s Leader Despite Huge Protests

Yet it is unclear how long Carrie Lam can continue to govern the territory after her retreat on a contentious extradition proposal.

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