Hong Kong November 26, 2019 Hong Kong Polytechnic University standoff appears over as search yields only one protester The tense standoff between police and protesters at Hong Kong Polytechnic University appears to be coming to an end Wednesday as only one demonstrator was reported to be found during an official search of the campus.
Hong Kong November 24, 2019 Hong Kong elections seen as win for pro-democracy candidates after massive turnout Anti-government protestors prevailed on Sunday after polls closed in Hong Kong and pro-democracy candidates clinched nearly half of the seats on the ballot.
China November 23, 2019 Helen Raleigh: US must stand with Hong Kong’s freedom fighters Congress has sent a message to Hong Kong, to the rest of the world, and especially to the authoritarian regime in Beijing: the U.S. always stands at the forefront with those who fight for freedom.
OPINION November 23, 2019 Newt Gingrich: Hong Kong protesters get needed support from Congress to battle Chinese oppression The people of Hong Kong have a right to have their voices heard at district elections this weekend. With passage of a bill in Congress, they can be sure America is listening.
Hong Kong November 22, 2019 Hong Kong reinstates mask ban as police look to crack down on violence during elections A Hong Kong court has flip-flopped – at least temporarily – on its decision earlier this week to strike down a government ban on wearing face masks, which demonstrators have been using to help avoid capture by police.
Hong Kong November 21, 2019 Hong Kong standoff nearing end as more protesters surrender to police The standoff between police and anti-government protesters inside Hong Kong Polytechnic University appeared to inch closer to an end Thursday as more than 20 demonstrators left their positions to surrender to authorities.
Hong Kong November 21, 2019 Trump expected to sign Hong Kong bill after it clears House, Senate amid Chinese threats President Trump is expected to sign a bill aimed at protecting human rights in Hong Kong amid an escalating pro-democracy movement in the semiautonomous city after the legislation cleared both chambers of Congress this week, with overwhelming support on both sides of the aisle.
Hong Kong November 20, 2019 Former Hong Kong British consulate worker says he was tortured, shackled by Chinese during detention A former employee of Britain’s consulate in Hong Kong revealed Wednesday that he was tortured, shackled and forced to sing the Chinese national anthem during a grueling two-week detention in the mainland.
Hong Kong November 20, 2019 Hong Kong officials close rail stations ahead of potential final operation to flush out ‘hardcore’ protesters Officials in Hong Kong shut down nearly a dozen railway stations Wednesday as police consider clearing out the final “hardcore” protesters who are occupying the besieged Polytechnic University.
SENATE November 20, 2019 Hong Kong bill passes US Senate as lawmakers aim to crack down on human rights violations The U.S. Senate on Tuesday unanimously passed a bill meant to protect human rights in Hong Kong as a recent escalation in violence rocks the now five-month-long pro-democracy protest movement against Chinese control over the semi-autonomous city.
Golf November 20, 2019 Hong Kong Open golf tournament postponed amid social unrest The Hong Kong Open golf tournament has been postponed because of violent unrest in the city.