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Crowds use barricades to block thoroughfares and some throw eggs at building. Thousands spill past mandated end point of shortened march.
Crowds use barricades to block thoroughfares and some throw eggs at building. Thousands spill past mandated end point of shortened march.
Civil Human Rights Front, which organised two other massive marches in June, slams crowd control measures and questions effectiveness of shortened route.
Civil Human Rights Front, which organised two other massive marches in June, slams crowd control measures and questions effectiveness of shortened route.
Check the latest odds for Saturday night’s huge clash at the MGM Grand as Post reporters give their verdicts on who they think will have their hand raised.
Check the latest odds for Saturday night’s huge clash at the MGM Grand as Post reporters give their verdicts on who they think will have their hand raised.
Reluctance of moderates at Kowloon protest to condemn direct action stems from failure of government to respond to movement’s demands, say political experts.
Reluctance of moderates at Kowloon protest to condemn direct action stems from failure of government to respond to movement’s demands, say political experts.
Beijing condemns violence and accuses Western governments of interference, but pro-democracy groups blame city’s leader for driving youngsters to despair.
Beijing condemns violence and accuses Western governments of interference, but pro-democracy groups blame city’s leader for driving youngsters to despair.
Chief Executive Carrie Lam says she is angry and saddened by the violence and chaos.
Chief Executive Carrie Lam says she is angry and saddened by the violence and chaos.
Riot police finally swoop into action at midnight, firing tear gas at remaining pockets of protesters while those occupying Legco chamber flee in advance.
Riot police finally swoop into action at midnight, firing tear gas at remaining pockets of protesters while those occupying Legco chamber flee in advance.
Police fired several rounds of tear gas to disperse radical protesters who stormed into Hong Kong's Legislative Council as a day of unprecedented violence and chaos marked the 22nd anniversary of the city’s return to China.
Police fired several rounds of tear gas to disperse radical protesters who stormed into Hong Kong's Legislative Council as a day of unprecedented violence and chaos marked the 22nd anniversary of the city’s return to China.
World leaders from 19 countries and the European Union will meet between June 28-29 in Osaka, Japan for the latest Group of 20 summit.
World leaders from 19 countries and the European Union will meet between June 28-29 in Osaka, Japan for the latest Group of 20 summit.
Protesters return to press demands as police keep a hands-off approach and government officials are nowhere to be seen.
Protesters return to press demands as police keep a hands-off approach and government officials are nowhere to be seen.
A peaceful sit-in near the legislature escalated into a road occupation before heading to the Wan Chai headquarters.
A peaceful sit-in near the legislature escalated into a road occupation before heading to the Wan Chai headquarters.
The milestone puts Xpeng, whose investors include Alibaba Group and Foxconn, ahead of its start-up competitors in the past two months in deliveries to China’s growing legion of EV buyers
The milestone puts Xpeng, whose investors include Alibaba Group and Foxconn, ahead of its start-up competitors in the past two months in deliveries to China’s growing legion of EV buyers
A day after leader Carrie Lam suspended her push for the bill, expecting it to defuse a crisis that has seen violent clashes between mostly young protesters and police, the centre of Hong Kong was brought to a complete standstill.
A day after leader Carrie Lam suspended her push for the bill, expecting it to defuse a crisis that has seen violent clashes between mostly young protesters and police, the centre of Hong Kong was brought to a complete standstill.
Estimated turnout almost double the previous week’s march as almost 30 per cent of Hongkongers turn out to call for the withdrawal of the controversial extradition bill and the resignation of Chief Executive Carrie Lam
Estimated turnout almost double the previous week’s march as almost 30 per cent of Hongkongers turn out to call for the withdrawal of the controversial extradition bill and the resignation of Chief Executive Carrie Lam
Summer solo exhibitions in Hong Kong include videos, paintings, sculptures and installations. The Macau galleries are showing multimedia exhibitions, and collections of ceramics.
Summer solo exhibitions in Hong Kong include videos, paintings, sculptures and installations. The Macau galleries are showing multimedia exhibitions, and collections of ceramics.
Police fire tear gas and smoke bombs as protesters lay siege to downtown areas in clashes that leave more than 70 injured.
Police fire tear gas and smoke bombs as protesters lay siege to downtown areas in clashes that leave more than 70 injured.
Tension builds on border between Wan Chai and Admiralty after few hours of calm
Tension builds on border between Wan Chai and Admiralty after few hours of calm
Hundreds of diehard remnants of the daytime march remained camped out in front of the government headquarters compound into the night.
Hundreds of diehard remnants of the daytime march remained camped out in front of the government headquarters compound into the night.
Mob storms metal barricades, police respond with batons and pepper spray
Mob storms metal barricades, police respond with batons and pepper spray
Many of those in record-breaking crowd in Victoria Park said they also felt compelled to attend the annual vigil to say ‘no’ to contentious bill.
Many of those in record-breaking crowd in Victoria Park said they also felt compelled to attend the annual vigil to say ‘no’ to contentious bill.
Organisers claim turnout exceeds 2012 and 2014 peaks but police estimate crowd was 37,000 at most
Organisers claim turnout exceeds 2012 and 2014 peaks but police estimate crowd was 37,000 at most
To mark the 30th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square crackdown, our editorial team brings you a special six-part series on one of the most controversial chapters of modern Chinese history.
To mark the 30th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square crackdown, our editorial team brings you a special six-part series on one of the most controversial chapters of modern Chinese history.
Both women are well known in their own countries and their debate could range from foreign policy to human rights.
Both women are well known in their own countries and their debate could range from foreign policy to human rights.
Top awards came in the Arts and Culture Reporting category and the Information Graphics category.
Top awards came in the Arts and Culture Reporting category and the Information Graphics category.
American officials warn of consequences of engaging with Iran-linked vessel, but Chinese foreign ministry rails against rival’s ‘long arm jurisdiction’.
American officials warn of consequences of engaging with Iran-linked vessel, but Chinese foreign ministry rails against rival’s ‘long arm jurisdiction’.
Value of cryptocurrency has risen by 26.5 per cent since president announced he would raise tariffs on Chinese imports.
Value of cryptocurrency has risen by 26.5 per cent since president announced he would raise tariffs on Chinese imports.
Politburo Standing Committee member Wang Yang reveals ‘worst case scenario’ at business forum in Beijing but says dispute will not do any long-term damage.
Politburo Standing Committee member Wang Yang reveals ‘worst case scenario’ at business forum in Beijing but says dispute will not do any long-term damage.
China’s big tech companies are not huge exporters but could be affected by souring consumer sentiment going forward
China’s big tech companies are not huge exporters but could be affected by souring consumer sentiment going forward