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In A Pro-Beijing Neighborhood Of Hong Kong, Protesters Are Unwelcome

5:40pm August 15, 2019

by Anthony Kuhn

Many residents of a politically conservative neighborhood were born in China's Fujian province and came to Hong Kong for greater opportunities. They accuse protesters of hurting the local economy.

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A protester shows a placard to travelers at Hong Kong International Airport on Wednesday. Flight operations resumed at the airport Wednesday morning after two days of disruptions.

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China State Media Present Their Own Version Of Hong Kong Protests

11:20am August 14, 2019

As pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong continue to dominate the world's news, China is aggressively presenting a very different picture of events. The audience is its people, and home and abroad.

A tourist gives her luggage to security guards as she tries to enter the departures gate during another demonstration by pro-democracy protesters at Hong Kong's international airport on Tuesday.

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Protesters Return To Hong Kong's Airport, Causing Flight Cancellations For 2nd Day

8:39am August 13, 2019

by Scott Neuman

Operations at the major aviation hub initially appeared to be returning to normal early Tuesday, but by the afternoon, hundreds of pro-democracy activists had returned to departure areas.

Pro-democracy protesters occupy the departure hall of the Hong Kong International Airport, which was closed on Monday.

Thousands Of Protesters Storm Hong Kong Airport, Shutting Down Flights

10:43am August 12, 2019

by Sasha Ingber

Demonstrators filled the terminals, the latest in the 10th straight week of pro-democracy protests. China condemned the protests as "signs of terrorism."

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The protests in Hong Kong began in response to a proposed extradition law. Demonstrations have expanded to include other demands.

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Hong Kong Police Fire Tear Gas As Demonstrations Continue

5:37pm August 10, 2019

by Shannon Van Sant

Pro-democracy protests, now in their 10th straight weekend, are posing one of the biggest tests to China's leadership since the 1997 handover from Britain.

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Man Accused Of Bribing AT&T Employees In Conspiracy To Unlock Millions Of Phones

4:55pm August 06, 2019

by Merrit Kennedy

U.S. officials say the Pakistani man committed the crimes as part of a business to unlock and resell stolen phones. At least three employees accused in the case are cooperating with authorities.

Yang Guang, spokesperson for mainland China's Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office of the State Council, speaks concerning the ongoing protests in Hong Kong during a news conference in Beijing on Tuesday.

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Beijing Warns Hong Kong Protesters: Don't 'Play With Fire'

9:15am August 06, 2019

Speaking in the capital, a spokesman for China's Hong Kong affairs office said protesters will be "held accountable" and said that Beijing had "tremendous power" to put down the protests.

Protesters fend off tear gas and riot police in Hong Kong on Sunday. Pro-democracy demonstrations in the semi-autonomous Chinese territory have been going on for several weeks.

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Hong Kong Charges Dozens Of Protesters With Rioting

8:45pm July 31, 2019

by Shannon Van Sant

If found guilty, the protesters reportedly could face up to 10 years in jail. Demonstrations began several weeks ago over an extradition bill and have grown to include other demands.

Faceoffs between protesters and police broke out during a demonstration in the district of Yuen Long in Hong Kong on Saturday.

Police In Hong Kong Fire Tear Gas As Demonstrators Rally In Response To Attack

5:09pm July 27, 2019

by Sasha Ingber

Protesters gathered near the site of an attack on pro-democracy activists last weekend. Police said demonstrators could face a maximum penalty of five years in prison.

Demonstrators gather during a protest at Hong Kong International Airport, Friday, with the goal of alerting travelers to their call for democratic reforms and the withdrawal of a controversial extradition bill.

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Hong Kong Protesters Occupy The City's Airport In 'Summer Of Discontent'

9:03pm July 26, 2019

by Shannon Van Sant

Demonstrators flooded the arrivals terminal, taking their demands for protection of Hong Kong's freedoms to an international audience.