A Guide To What's Happening In Hong Kong
For months, Hong Kong has been at a boiling point, teeming with protesters and police officers. Here's an overview of what's been going on and why.
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Hong Kong Executive Apologizes As Protests Continue Over Extradition Bill
Chief Executive Carrie Lam says her management of an extradition bill caused "disputes in society." Protesters say they want the bill scrapped and Lam to step down.
'Umbrella' Protesters Sentenced For 2014 Hong Kong Pro-Democracy Demonstration
A judge sentenced the leaders of the protests to up to 16 months in prison. Rights groups said the sentencing would have a chilling effect on future demonstrations in Hong Kong.
Hong Kong Court Convicts 9 'Umbrella Movement' Organizers Of Nuisance Charges
The rallies were spurred by outrage in Hong Kong over the Chinese government's plans to limit voters' choices among candidates to lead the city's government.
3 Hong Kong Activists Jailed For Role In 2014 'Umbrella' Protests
Joshua Wong was the 17-year-old face of massive pro-democracy protests in the semiautonomous city. Now, he and two others have been given stricter sentences that bar them from office for five years.
Hong Kong Police Arrest 'Umbrella Movement' Pro-Democracy Organizers
Leaders of large demonstrations that roiled parts of Hong Kong in 2014 were told to report to police Monday on charges of causing a public nuisance.
Pro-Democracy Activists Avoid Jail Time For 2014 Hong Kong Protests
Joshua Wong and Nathan Law were given community service for their part in massive democracy protests two years ago. Jail time for Alex Chow is being suspended so he can pursue graduate studies abroad.