October 29, 2019 Pro-democracy Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong barred from election Hong Kong authorities on Tuesday barred high-profile pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong from participating in the Chinese territory’s upcoming district elections, a decision likely to sow further discord within the city wracked with nearly five months of widespread political protests.
October 27, 2019 Blake Griffin has one hope in NBA's conflict with China The start of the 2019-20 NBA regular season was overshadowed because of a conflict between the league and China after one executive tweeted their support of pro-democracy Hong Kong protesters.
October 25, 2019 NBA's Adam Silver responds to Pence's criticism of league's response to China crackdown NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said Thursday he hoped his league can "bring people together" hours after Vice President Mike Pence blasted the NBA as acting as a “wholly-owned subsidiary of China.”
October 24, 2019 Charles Barkley tells Mike Pence to 'shut up' after VP blasts NBA cowardice, hypocrisy on China On Thursday night, Charles Barkley harshly criticized Vice President Mike Pence, after Pence weighed in on the NBA-China controversy earlier in the day.
October 24, 2019 Hong Kong parking space sold for nearly $1 million Someone must really like driving to work.
October 24, 2019 NBA 'acting like a wholly owned subsidiary' of China, Pence says amid controversy over Hong Kong tweet Vice President Mike Pence blasted the NBA for acting like a “wholly owned subsidiary” of China during a news conference Thursday, further lambasting the league for its reaction to a general manager's tweet supporting pro-democracy protesters in Hong Kong.
October 24, 2019 Murder suspect who sparked Hong Kong protests released from prison The murder suspect whose case sparked the months-long protests in Hong Kong walked out of prison on Wednesday, reiterating his willingness to turn himself in to Taiwanese authorities.
October 23, 2019 Disney's Bob Iger refuses to weigh in on China: Can't 'harm our company' Disney CEO Bob Iger is choosing not to comment on China following the controversy with the NBA, saying he doesn't want to take a position that would "harm our company."
October 23, 2019 NBA fan reveals pro-Hong Kong protest shirt after baiting cameraman with Clippers jersey A young fan duped a cameraman during coverage of the NBA season tipoff Lakers-Clippers game Tuesday night, luring the unsuspecting camera operator in by waving a Clippers jersey -- only to drop it and reveal a “Stand with Hong Kong” shirt.
October 23, 2019 Hong Kong formally withdraws extradition bill The Hong Kong government on Wednesday said it formally withdrew its controversial extradition bill that sparked months of violent protests but will reportedly be the fulfillment of only one demand out of five by protesters who continue to take to the streets.