Hong Kong

Since the first case on May 20, confirmed cases of Middle East respiratory syndrome, or MERS, have swelled to at least 30 in South Korea.

Classes Canceled, 1,300 Quarantined In S. Korea's Scramble To Stop MERS

7:59am June 03, 2015

by Elise Hu

Additional confirmed cases of the Middle East respiratory syndrome, or MERS, have led to more than 200 school closures and a minor public panic in South Korea.

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A man pushing a stroller passes parallel traders in Hong Kong distributing goods to be brought into Shenzhen, China, on Monday. China said it will limit the number of visits that residents of Shenzhen can make to Hong Kong. The move is an attempt to ease

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China Restricts Travel By Shenzhen Residents To Hong Kong

3:09pm April 13, 2015

by Krishnadev Calamur

The move, NPR's Frank Langfitt says, is "designed to assuage Hong Kongers angry with mainlanders who buy up goods." Critics say visitors from the mainland have driven up prices in Hong Kong.

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A Blizzard Of Cash: Christmas Comes Early To Hong Kong

4:11pm December 24, 2014

by Martha Ann Overland

Drivers and pedestrians leapt into busy Hong Kong traffic to scoop up millions of dollars of bills spilled by a security van. Much of it has not been returned.

Hong Kong police arrest lawmaker and pro-democracy activist Leung Kwok-Hung during a sit-in Thursday as police clear the main protest site in the Admiralty district.

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In Hong Kong, Police Clear Final 'Occupy' Protest Site

11:02am December 11, 2014

by Eyder Peralta

Following months of acts of civil disobedience to demand democratic reforms, police have rousted the final bastion of what's come to be known as the Umbrella Revolution.

Pro-democracy activists tents are seen Tuesday on the road outside Hong Kong's Government Complex.

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Officials Set To Dismantle Final 'Occupy' Camp In Hong Kong

12:24pm December 10, 2014

by Eyder Peralta

After two months of demonstrations, police said they would clear a camp near the government offices in the Central business district. Students planned one last sit-in.

A policeman clashes with pro-democracy protesters during an operation to clear an occupied road near the government headquarters in the Admiralty district of Hong Kong early on Monday.

Hong Kong Police Repel Protesters' Run On Government Complex

2:47pm December 01, 2014

by Eyder Peralta

Reneging on a weeks-long understanding with the government, students tried to storm the chief executive's headquarters. Police were able to push back protesters.

A census by protesters estimates the main protest camp in Hong Kong is home to about 2,200 tents, but most are empty these days as crowds have dwindled.

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After 2 Months, Hong Kong Residents Want Protesters To Head Home

2:15pm November 24, 2014

by Frank Langfitt

More than 2,000 tents still occupy city streets. The longer the pro-democracy demonstration goes on, the more unwelcome it becomes.

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Floor traders study stock prices in the Hong Kong Stock Exchange in 2013.

To Lure Investors And Move Money, China Links Two Stock Markets

5:14pm November 14, 2014

by Frank Langfitt

Chinese investors will now be allowed to directly buy stock in Hong Kong and foreign investors will be able to do the same in Shanghai. Its a small move with big implications.

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Pro-democracy protesters shout slogans during a standoff with police outside the central government offices in the Admiralty district of Hong Kong on Wednesday.

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Free Speech In Hong Kong, Then And Now

2:37pm October 21, 2014

by Frank Langfitt

NPR's Frank Langfitt has traveled to Hong Kong since 1997, when the former British colony reverted to Chinese rule. Back then, residents spoke openly and gave their full names. Not anymore.

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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.