NGOs and rights advocates say a new screening mechanism put in place nearly a year ago is not doing enough to help people seeking asylum in Hong Kong.

There are echoes in Hong Kong's 'umbrella movement' of the Euromaidan street protests in Ukraine against an unpopular leader, but  also obvious differences, starting with what both achieved. Words and pictures by Joyce Man.

Joyce Man says Beijing's decision on democracy has dashed hopes in her hometown Hong Kong - and now many people, including her, will consider leaving the city they love.

A girl of about five shocked passengers on the MTR on Tuesday night as she squatted and urinated on a train before alighting with her mother, who appeared to do little to stop her.