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An umbrellas is placed near tents set up by pro-democracy protesters in an occupied area near government headquarters in Hong Kong on Thursday. Hong Kong officials have revived an offer for talks with the activists, but also emphasized that Beijing will n

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Hong Kong's Renewed Offer Of Talks With Protesters Meets Skepticism

8:33am October 16, 2014

by Scott Neuman

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.

Hong Kong police dismantle barricades previously set up by pro-democracy protesters from the Occupy Central movement in Admiralty District of Hong Kong on Wednesday.

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More Clashes In Hong Kong Between Police, Pro-Democracy Protesters

11:11am October 15, 2014

by Scott Neuman

Authorities say they are investigating reports of excessive force after tear gas and riot batons were used to subdue demonstrators.

Pro-democracy protesters shout at police forces outside the central government offices in Hong Kong.

IN PICTURES: A Chaotic, Violent Day In Hong Kong, As Police Clear Streets

7:55pm October 14, 2014

by Eyder Peralta

Overnight, dozens of occupiers were arrested as police worked to clear some main thoroughfares blocked during massive acts of civil disobedience.

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Book News: China Said To Blacklist Authors In Response To Hong Kong Unrest

7:30am October 14, 2014

by Colin Dwyer

News reports say books by several writers have been banned by Chinese authorities, in apparent censorship orders now circulating online.

A student prays in front of a temporary altar during a rally outside government headquarters in Hong Kong on Sept. 24.

A Surprising Tie That Binds Hong Kong's Protest Leaders: Faith

9:45pm October 09, 2014

by Frank Langfitt

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.

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Hong Kong Chief Secretary Carrie Lam speaks during a news conference at a government office Thursday in Hong Kong. She announced that her government was calling off planned talks with student activists.

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Hong Kong Officials Call Off Talks With Student Activists

12:01pm October 09, 2014

by Scott Neuman

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.

Protesters dressed as Chinese Red Guards chant during a May demonstration in Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong. People from Hong Kong staged a satirical rally to urge Chinese tourists to stay in mainland China. Competition for housing, grades and jobs between the

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Economics, Tensions With Mainlanders Fuel Hong Kong's Protests

10:26am October 09, 2014

by Frank Langfitt

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.

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A woman walks past umbrellas with pro-democracy slogans written on them at a protest site near Hong Kong government headquarters on Saturday.

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On China's Mainland, A Less Charitable Take On Hong Kong's Protests

5:50pm October 08, 2014

by Frank Langfitt

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.

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A pro-democracy protester sleeps on a concrete road divider on a street outside the Hong Kong Government Complex on Sunday in Hong Kong.

After Quiet Night Of Protests, Hong Kong's Government Offices Reopen

3:30pm October 06, 2014

by Eyder Peralta

The government had warned that it wanted streets opened by Monday, but police didn't confront most occupiers. The protesters made room for commuters to enter government offices and return to work.

A protester sits along the main street to the financial Central district outside the government headquarters in Hong Kong.

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Hong Kong Protest Sites Quieter After Weekend Of Arrests

12:47pm October 06, 2014

by Scott Neuman

Student activists are again discussing talks with the government, but the two sides can't agree on the details.