Hong Kong closed its schools for several weeks, Beijing began limiting bus travel in and out of the capital and China’s travel association suspended tour groups of citizens heading overseas.
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China Replaces Its Top Representative in Hong Kong With an Enforcer
After months of protests and an electoral defeat for pro-Beijing political parties, an official with a record of difficult assignments is on the way.
Hong Kong Protesters Return to Streets as New Year Begins
Weeks of relative calm ended on Wednesday, as people marched in large numbers and the police deployed tear gas and pepper spray.
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.
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.
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.
Hong Kong Election Landslide Signals More Frictions With Beijing
Democracy supporters were emboldened by capturing most of the seats in local elections, but Beijing and its allies are reluctant to compromise.
Hong Kong Election Results Give Democracy Backers Big Win
A surge in voting, especially by young people, allowed democracy advocates to win many more seats on local councils.
In Warning to Hong Kong’s Courts, China Shows Who Is Boss
China’s legislative body criticized a court ruling overturning a ban on wearing masks, signaling that it was the final arbiter of law in Hong Kong.
Pompeo Calls for Restraint in Hong Kong, and McConnell Asks Trump to Speak Up
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said the police and protesters should refrain from violence. Senator Mitch McConnell said President Trump should make forceful statements on Hong Kong.