Hong Kong protests

Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong addresses the media during a news conference in Berlin last month. Wong on Tuesday said Hong Kong authorities have disqualified him from upcoming local council elections.

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Joshua Wong Disqualified From Running In Hong Kong Council Elections

10:38am October 29, 2019

An elections official said the pro-democracy activist's call for "self-determination" in the Chinese territory was inconsistent with pledging allegiance to the city and its constitution.

Jimmy Sham, seen speaking at a news conference in June, was left bloodied and dazed after being attacked by a group of people reportedly wielding hammers.

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Prominent Hong Kong Protest Leader Beaten By Unknown Assailants

11:02am October 17, 2019

by Scott Neuman

Jimmy Sham, who has taken an active part in organizing anti-government protests, was left bloodied and dazed after being attacked by a group of people reportedly wielding hammers.

A protester in Hong Kong checks his phone for police activity during a protest against the government in Hong Kong's New Territories, in August.

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After China Objects, Apple Removes App Used By Hong Kong Protesters

8:09am October 10, 2019

by Scott Neuman

HKmap.live has been used by pro-democracy activists to keep track of protests and police activity. Apple says it was removed from the App Store because it was being used to "endanger law enforcement."

Hong Kong soccer fans protest the Chinese national anthem during a 2022 World Cup qualification game in Hong Kong, Sept. 10, 2019.

FIFA Disciplines Hong Kong Football Association After Chinese National Anthem Protest

4:47pm October 09, 2019

by Paolo Zialcita

Fans at the Hong Kong vs. Iran World Cup qualifier game in September faced backward and booed as the Chinese national anthem played before kickoff.

Men walk past a poster at an NBA exhibition in Beijing on Oct. 8.

Analysis: The Long Arm Of China And Free Speech

7:33am October 09, 2019

by Uri Berliner

Doing business in China comes with major strings attached. This week, with the response to an NBA manager's tweet, it became evident that a few provocative words can cause those strings to tighten.

The Activision Blizzard Booth during the Electronic Entertainment Expo in Los Angeles.

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Blizzard Entertainment Bans Esports Player After Pro-Hong Kong Comments

2:45pm October 08, 2019

by Paolo Zialcita

The developer of World of Warcraft and Hearthstone said a player known as Blitzchung went over the line when he said, "Liberate Hong Kong, revolution of our times!"

Chief Executive Carrie Lam said she still believes that the people of Hong Kong "should find solutions ourselves."

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Hong Kong's Leader Warns 'No Options Ruled Out' If Protests Continue

11:28am October 08, 2019

by Scott Neuman

Despite the veiled threat that China's military could intervene in the territory, Chief Executive Carrie Lam said she still believes that the people of Hong Kong "should find solutions ourselves."

Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey discusses the direction of the team with the media during a basketball news conference in Houston in 2011.

Houston Rockets GM Apologizes For Tweet Supporting Hong Kong Protesters

1:22pm October 07, 2019

by Scott Neuman

On Friday, Daryl Morey tweeted: "Fight for Freedom. Stand with Hong Kong." But he issued an apology after backlash from the Chinese Basketball Association and others.

A woman wearing a face mask with the characters meaning "conscience" takes part in a protest against a government ban on protesters wearing face masks in Hong Kong on Friday.

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Hong Kong Bans Face Masks At Public Assemblies

8:13am October 04, 2019

by Emily Feng

The decision by Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam is intended to make it more difficult for protesters to hide their identities and thereby discourage further protests.

Police try to stop a protester in the street in the Wanchai area in Hong Kong on Oct. 1, as the city observes the National Day holiday to mark the 70th anniversary of communist China's founding.

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Hong Kong Protester Is Shot By Police As Clashes Over Democracy Take A Dark Turn

3:34pm October 01, 2019

by Scott Neuman

In an ominous first during weeks of protests, a demonstrator was shot in the chest and is now in the hospital. The mass rallies come as China celebrates 70 years of Communist Party rule.