Hong Kong Activists Clash With Police, Retake Protest Site
Pro-democracy protesters have replaced barricades in the congested Mong Kong district of the city hours after authorities dismantled the obstacles.
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Hong Kong Police Launch Dawn Raid To Dismantle Protest Site
Officers moved into the camp in the city's congested Mong Kok district, rousing sleeping protesters and clearing the road of metal and bamboo barricades set up by pro-democracy demonstrators.
Hong Kong's Renewed Offer Of Talks With Protesters Meets Skepticism
The government says it's willing to talk with student pro-democracy activists, but that their demand for open elections will never meet with approval from Beijing.
More Clashes In Hong Kong Between Police, Pro-Democracy Protesters
Authorities say they are investigating reports of excessive force after tear gas and riot batons were used to subdue demonstrators.
China's Nomads Have A Foot In Two Very Different Worlds
China is attempting to move nomads into permanent settlements, but the transition for many has proven difficult. After apartment living, one family plans to go back to herding.
Book News: China Said To Blacklist Authors In Response To Hong Kong Unrest
News reports say books by several writers have been banned by Chinese authorities, in apparent censorship orders now circulating online.
A Surprising Tie That Binds Hong Kong's Protest Leaders: Faith
Many older activists were educated at missionary schools, which informs their sense of social and political justice. It's sure to be noticed by Beijing, which sees religion as a threat to its rule.
Hong Kong Officials Call Off Talks With Student Activists
The Chinese territory's chief secretary, Carrie Lam, says a call from pro-democracy forces to step up protests if concessions aren't made has undermined the dialogue.
Economics, Tensions With Mainlanders Fuel Hong Kong's Protests
The key demand of the recent protesters in Hong Kong has been democracy. But behind that desire is anger about jobs, high housing prices, and competition — and a culture clash — with mainland Chinese.
On China's Mainland, A Less Charitable Take On Hong Kong's Protests
The pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong largely have been peaceful, but many mainland Chinese see the demonstrators as spoiled troublemakers who are asking for too much, too soon.