Hundreds of pages of internal papers offer new insight into how the program began, how it was justified even as the damage it caused was clear, and how some officials resisted it.
Author: AUSTIN RAMZY
Hong Kong Frees Murder Suspect Whose Case Led to Protests
The extradition bill that ignited Hong Kong’s protests was meant to address the case of Chan Tong-kai, who is wanted in Taiwan. Here’s why he’s been released.
Taiwan Urges Hong Kong to Investigate Killing That Helped Stir Protests
A suspect in a Taiwan murder could be released in days. The case led to the extradition bill that set off Hong Kong’s protest movement.
In Hong Kong, Unity Between Peaceful and Radical Protesters. For Now.
Five years ago, protesters were critical of even breaking windows. Now, some are throwing firebombs.
Riot Police Officers Spread Across Hong Kong in Wake of Violence
Riot police took positions around schools and subway stations as Hong Kong students, many of whom participated in this summer’s demonstrations, returned to school.
Hong Kong Arrests Joshua Wong and Other Activists Before Anniversary
Plans for a large protest on Saturday were called off after the authorities rejected an appeal from demonstration organizers.
Chinese Military Sends New Troops Into Hong Kong
The move was described by China as a normal rotation, but given the turmoil in the city, it was being closely watched.
Hong Kong Protesters Join Hands to Form Human Chains Across the City
Inspired by a similar demonstration in the Baltic States 30 years ago, protesters formed human chains across many parts of the city on Friday.
Hong Kong Charges 2 Men Over Mob Attack on Protesters
Dozens of people were injured in the assault, and the police were widely criticized for failing to halt the violence.
China Acknowledges Holding an Employee of U.K.’s Hong Kong Consulate
The detention of a trade officer has raised fears that the police in mainland China are arresting people to dampen support for protests in Hong Kong.