Beijing’s August 2014 offer to allow general elections — if it chose the candidates — ignited the Umbrella Movement. Protesters were hoping to mark the anniversary on Saturday.
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Hong Kong Officer Fires Shot, and Police Use Water Cannons at Protest
The police drew their pistols and unleashed rounds of tear gas at protesters, who threw bricks and firebombs, as a weekend of violence followed nearly two weeks of relatively peaceful rallies.
Hong Kong Airport, a City’s Symbol of Pride, Is Now Its Hub of Unrest
Hong Kong Airport, the site of two straight days of protests, is more than just a transit hub. It’s at the center of the city’s identity.
Chaos Grips Hong Kong’s Airport as Police Clash With Protesters
Protesters stopped some travelers from reaching their departure gates, hours after the city’s leader pleaded for order amid escalating unrest.
Hong Kong Airport Suspends Check-Ins in 2nd Day of Disruptive Protests
Protesters stopped some travelers from reaching their departure gates, hours after the city’s leader pleaded for order amid escalating unrest.
Protests Put Hong Kong on Collision Course With China’s Communist Party
The grand political experiment to marry Beijing’s brand of authoritarianism with a bastion of civil liberties appears to be facing a moment of reckoning.
Hong Kong Protesters Descend on Airport, With Plans to Stay for Days
Thousands of demonstrators filled the arrivals hall at the airport, one of the world’s busiest, chanting and handing out pamphlets to travelers.
What’s Going On in Hong Kong? What to Know About the Protests
The demonstrations in Hong Kong have evolved, marked by changing tactics and goals — and more frequent violence. We explain why.
What’s Going On in Hong Kong? A Guide to the Protests
The demonstrations in Hong Kong have evolved, marked by changing tactics and goals — and more frequent violence. We explain why.
Chinese Official Warns Hong Kong Protesters Against ‘Color Revolution’
“The violence is getting more and more intense” in Hong Kong, the mainland official said just days after protests and a citywide strike resulted in clashes with the police.