Hong Kong Voters Turn Out For Biggest Election In City's History
The elections are seen as a referendum on popular support for anti-government protests that are now in their sixth month. Record numbers of people have voted.
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President Trump Waffles On Hong Kong Democracy Bill Amid China Trade Talks
President Trump says he stands with democracy demonstrators in Hong Kong. But he stopped short of pledging support for a pro-Hong Kong bill, saying it could complicate trade talks with China.
Former U.K. Consulate Staffer In Hong Kong Says He Was Tortured In Mainland China
Simon Cheng says he spent days blindfolded and strapped to a "tiger chair" as police tried to extract information. He says they accused him of spying. The Chinese government denies Cheng's claims.
Hong Kong Standoff At University Grinds On; Protesters Attempt Escape In Sewers
The numbers of protesters barricaded in has dwindled to about 100, and their food is rapidly depleting after police surrounded the campus on Sunday. Police have arrested about 1,100 in the past day.
Hong Kong Protesters In Tense Standoff With Police At Polytechnic University Campus
As clashes intensified, protesters shot arrows and hurled gasoline bombs at the authorities — and police used tear gas and water cannons.
Hong Kong Police Say Protesters Are Shooting Arrows From Universities
Police are also accusing protesters of tossing Molotov cocktails off bridges. Authorities said on Thursday that they've arrested 224 people since the previous day.
Hong Kong In Tumult: Man Is Set On Fire Hours After Police Officer Shoots Protester
Two shocking incidents of violence mark a day that saw police use tear gas and water cannons and protesters throw bricks and Molotov cocktails.
Grief Sweeps Through Hong Kong, Where Protester's Death Portends Further Unrest
A student died Friday of injuries suffered in a fall as police dispersed protesters from a parking garage. Across the region, protesters mingled grief with grievance, renewing their calls for change.
On Halloween, Police Fire Tear Gas At Costumed Hong Kong Protesters
Police fired tear gas and closed off sections of central Hong Kong and Kowloon, as protesters defied the city's mask ban with costumes depicting Guy Fawkes, the Joker and Chinese President Xi Jinping.
Pence Chides NBA, Nike For 'Losing Their Voices' On China
Vice President Mike Pence accused the NBA and Nike of giving in to China with actions that served to censor expressions of support for the Hong Kong protests.