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Tycoon Jimmy Lai, a vocal supporter of the camp, also said to be on plane out of city but source confirms he has not left.
Tycoon Jimmy Lai, a vocal supporter of the camp, also said to be on plane out of city but source confirms he has not left.
Kevin Yeung says boycott will disrupt operations of schools and sow discord on campuses. Survey by group and other student concern bodies of 19,473 respondents finds 89 per cent supportive of protesters’ demands.
Kevin Yeung says boycott will disrupt operations of schools and sow discord on campuses. Survey by group and other student concern bodies of 19,473 respondents finds 89 per cent supportive of protesters’ demands.
Financial Secretary Paul Chan cites a host of reasons for the relief measures but studiously avoids the word ‘protests’. He also warns the city’s economy could enter into a technical recession.
Financial Secretary Paul Chan cites a host of reasons for the relief measures but studiously avoids the word ‘protests’. He also warns the city’s economy could enter into a technical recession.
K Wah International chairman calls on government to help young people understand career opportunities and set up talks with different sectors.
K Wah International chairman calls on government to help young people understand career opportunities and set up talks with different sectors.
Unprecedented violence at airport sparks widespread condemnation including from Beijing and local officials, residents and tourists, as well as business groups.
Unprecedented violence at airport sparks widespread condemnation including from Beijing and local officials, residents and tourists, as well as business groups.
Crowds building in Victoria Park, with demonstrators expected to attend other events banned by police. The rally follows clashes on Saturday across seven city districts.
Crowds building in Victoria Park, with demonstrators expected to attend other events banned by police. The rally follows clashes on Saturday across seven city districts.
Police refuse letter of no objection for marches in Wong Tai Sin, Tai Po, Sham Shui Po and the east of Hong Kong Island over fears of violence. Chief executive warns that damage to economy caused by protests will be greater than during 2003 Sars outbreak.
Police refuse letter of no objection for marches in Wong Tai Sin, Tai Po, Sham Shui Po and the east of Hong Kong Island over fears of violence. Chief executive warns that damage to economy caused by protests will be greater than during 2003 Sars outbreak.
Chief executive compares recent malaise to downturn caused by Sars outbreak of 2003.
Chief executive compares recent malaise to downturn caused by Sars outbreak of 2003.
HKMAO chief Zhang Xiaoming says ending Hong Kong unrest is top priority, but rejects protesters’ demands and warns Beijing won’t sit idly by if situation worsens.
HKMAO chief Zhang Xiaoming says ending Hong Kong unrest is top priority, but rejects protesters’ demands and warns Beijing won’t sit idly by if situation worsens.
About 500 figures from Hong Kong attended meeting with mainland’s Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office, which called for pro-establishment camp to organise rallies to demonstrate city’s ‘positive energy’.
About 500 figures from Hong Kong attended meeting with mainland’s Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office, which called for pro-establishment camp to organise rallies to demonstrate city’s ‘positive energy’.
Former Hong Kong leader says labour rights body encouraged protest for political purposes but Confederation of Trade Unions chairwoman says group only offered support it was asked to provide.
Former Hong Kong leader says labour rights body encouraged protest for political purposes but Confederation of Trade Unions chairwoman says group only offered support it was asked to provide.
China’s top agency overseeing city affairs warns against angry youth going too far, but also appeals for peace.
China’s top agency overseeing city affairs warns against angry youth going too far, but also appeals for peace.
Move comes after anti-government protesters remove flag from outside Tsim Sha Tsui shopping centre and throw it into the harbour twice in three days.
Move comes after anti-government protesters remove flag from outside Tsim Sha Tsui shopping centre and throw it into the harbour twice in three days.
City’s chief executive makes first public appearance for two weeks and when asked if she should resign, says: this is no longer about my personal honour.
City’s chief executive makes first public appearance for two weeks and when asked if she should resign, says: this is no longer about my personal honour.
Embattled chief executive says protests are attack on Beijing’s sovereignty during first public appearance for two weeks, and accuses demonstrators of attempting to destroy city and gambling with lives of 7 million people.
Embattled chief executive says protests are attack on Beijing’s sovereignty during first public appearance for two weeks, and accuses demonstrators of attempting to destroy city and gambling with lives of 7 million people.
Hong Kong may see one of its largest industrial actions in decades that could affect retail and other sectors, but spare large-scale commercial transactions that form city’s economic backbone, economist says.
Hong Kong may see one of its largest industrial actions in decades that could affect retail and other sectors, but spare large-scale commercial transactions that form city’s economic backbone, economist says.
Most street-level shops between Yau Ma Tei and Tsim Sha Tsui along Nathan Road shut by late afternoon, while Ladies’ Street hawkers pack away stalls.
Most street-level shops between Yau Ma Tei and Tsim Sha Tsui along Nathan Road shut by late afternoon, while Ladies’ Street hawkers pack away stalls.
Xinhua interviews three Hong Kong police officials who say only minimal force had been used against protesters
Xinhua interviews three Hong Kong police officials who say only minimal force had been used against protesters
Teresa Cheng opted to give police verbal assent on prosecutions, which could end in 10-year sentences for 44 people. Move seen as seeking to deter further protests, amid allegations from prosecutors that political considerations are involved.
Teresa Cheng opted to give police verbal assent on prosecutions, which could end in 10-year sentences for 44 people. Move seen as seeking to deter further protests, amid allegations from prosecutors that political considerations are involved.
Hong Kong’s first chief executive reiterates support for police and city’s leader, adding: ‘We have reasons to believe there were masterminds behind the storm’.
Hong Kong’s first chief executive reiterates support for police and city’s leader, adding: ‘We have reasons to believe there were masterminds behind the storm’.
Legco president optimistic the vandalised building can be restored in time for lawmakers’ return in October after hundreds of protesters stormed the complex.
Legco president optimistic the vandalised building can be restored in time for lawmakers’ return in October after hundreds of protesters stormed the complex.
Michael Ngan and co-organiser Cheung Ka-po bombarded by nuisance calls, and targets of complaints to official 1823 hotline.
Michael Ngan and co-organiser Cheung Ka-po bombarded by nuisance calls, and targets of complaints to official 1823 hotline.
Chief Executive pledges to spare no efforts in dealing with divisions in society during event at Government House, but people at event say she did not elaborate on how she planned to do that.
Chief Executive pledges to spare no efforts in dealing with divisions in society during event at Government House, but people at event say she did not elaborate on how she planned to do that.
Mixed views over chaotic scenes as sides clash in deserted town, with some blaming police and triads, and others the protesters.
Mixed views over chaotic scenes as sides clash in deserted town, with some blaming police and triads, and others the protesters.
University president Leonard Cheng said he attended protest not to show support but to ensure safety of students, staff and alumni.
University president Leonard Cheng said he attended protest not to show support but to ensure safety of students, staff and alumni.
Police and government relations sour as inspectors say city’s deputy leader has ‘written off’ their efforts, while force deploys thousands of officers for Yuen Long march.
Police and government relations sour as inspectors say city’s deputy leader has ‘written off’ their efforts, while force deploys thousands of officers for Yuen Long march.
Lam Chi-wai of the Junior Police Officers’ Association also condemns vandalism of national emblem at liaison office, which he says was ‘tantamount to insulting the nation’s dignity’.
Lam Chi-wai of the Junior Police Officers’ Association also condemns vandalism of national emblem at liaison office, which he says was ‘tantamount to insulting the nation’s dignity’.
Source says police will probably reject application for letter of no objection for rally, which is planned to end at site of mob attacks on protesters and commuters.
Source says police will probably reject application for letter of no objection for rally, which is planned to end at site of mob attacks on protesters and commuters.
Japan and South Korea issue updated travel warnings following mob attacks in Yuen Long while Ireland maintains ‘high degree of caution alert’.
Japan and South Korea issue updated travel warnings following mob attacks in Yuen Long while Ireland maintains ‘high degree of caution alert’.
Yuen Long residents plan to march on Saturday but lawmakers urge protesters not to follow through on online calls to attack rural villages and ancestral halls out of revenge.
Yuen Long residents plan to march on Saturday but lawmakers urge protesters not to follow through on online calls to attack rural villages and ancestral halls out of revenge.