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- All but three district councils spent an average of HK$1 million a year on banquets and performances for July 1 and October 1 holidays
- Now, newly dominant opposition politicians say they plan to redirect the cash to community projects
In its time, the colonial government of Hong Kong undertook public-interest projects to win over local people. That is what the current government must do to regain legitimacy.
In its time, the colonial government of Hong Kong undertook public-interest projects to win over local people. That is what the current government must do to regain legitimacy.
As city marks 35 years since draft of Sino-British Joint Declaration was signed, Hongkongers are no closer to having say in who leads them, despite what the Basic Law says.
As city marks 35 years since draft of Sino-British Joint Declaration was signed, Hongkongers are no closer to having say in who leads them, despite what the Basic Law says.
Hong Kong Tourism Board reports 3.3 per cent decline in short-haul arrivals at start of July, and slowest weekly growth since middle of June.
Hong Kong Tourism Board reports 3.3 per cent decline in short-haul arrivals at start of July, and slowest weekly growth since middle of June.
Ex-government ministers and former allies of the city leader among 35 signatories of joint statement. Religious leaders call for full withdrawal of the legislation
Ex-government ministers and former allies of the city leader among 35 signatories of joint statement. Religious leaders call for full withdrawal of the legislation
Young people are putting their bodies on the line to defend their rights and freedoms, putting to shame older Hongkongers and the British colonial officials who should have done more to safeguard their future.
Young people are putting their bodies on the line to defend their rights and freedoms, putting to shame older Hongkongers and the British colonial officials who should have done more to safeguard their future.
The petitions, protests and clashes are an escalating wish to be heard by the government
The petitions, protests and clashes are an escalating wish to be heard by the government
Hong Kong’s Legislative Council is closed for two weeks as a massive clean up effort is underway after scores of protesters stormed the building on July 1 and vandalised property. The government has condemned the protesters involved but some Hongkongers said that although they did not support their actions, they believed the protesters were pushed to the brink by the government's lack of response to their demands.
Hong Kong’s Legislative Council is closed for two weeks as a massive clean up effort is underway after scores of protesters stormed the building on July 1 and vandalised property. The government has condemned the protesters involved but some Hongkongers said that although they did not support their actions, they believed the protesters were pushed to the brink by the government's lack of response to their demands.
The storming of the Legislative Council was an act of violence. Those taunting the enforcers of law and order should not be surprised if considerable force is exerted to make them stop.
The storming of the Legislative Council was an act of violence. Those taunting the enforcers of law and order should not be surprised if considerable force is exerted to make them stop.
Liberal Party leader Felix Chung predicts extended closure of Legislative Council, but he and Democratic Party chairman Wu Chi-wai say business can continue if alternative venue is found.
Liberal Party leader Felix Chung predicts extended closure of Legislative Council, but he and Democratic Party chairman Wu Chi-wai say business can continue if alternative venue is found.
Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor held a press conference at 4am on July 2, 2019, to respond to violence and vandalism at the Legislative Council hours earlier.
Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor held a press conference at 4am on July 2, 2019, to respond to violence and vandalism at the Legislative Council hours earlier.
Meetings cancelled at Legislative Council after raid brings down security system, power supply and fire alarms, says Legco president Andrew Leung.
Meetings cancelled at Legislative Council after raid brings down security system, power supply and fire alarms, says Legco president Andrew Leung.
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.
Tensions over the Hong Kong government's contentious extradition bill reached new heights on July 1, 2019, as hundreds of protesters stormed the city's legislature. It followed clashes with police earlier in the day, and coincided with an annual protest march on the 22nd anniversary of Hong Kong's handover to China.
Tensions over the Hong Kong government's contentious extradition bill reached new heights on July 1, 2019, as hundreds of protesters stormed the city's legislature. It followed clashes with police earlier in the day, and coincided with an annual protest march on the 22nd anniversary of Hong Kong's handover to China.
Tens of thousands of people are taking part in an annual march in Hong Kong on the anniversary of the former British colony’s 1997 handover to Chinese sovereignty.
Tens of thousands of people are taking part in an annual march in Hong Kong on the anniversary of the former British colony’s 1997 handover to Chinese sovereignty.
Thousands of people are taking part in an annual march through downtown Hong Kong on the anniversary of the former British colony’s 1997 handover to Chinese sovereignty.
Thousands of people are taking part in an annual march through downtown Hong Kong on the anniversary of the former British colony’s 1997 handover to Chinese sovereignty.
Police have used pepper spray and raised warning banners during clashes with anti-extradition bill protesters trying to smash their way through glass panels at an entrance to Hong Kong’s Legislative Council Complex.
Police have used pepper spray and raised warning banners during clashes with anti-extradition bill protesters trying to smash their way through glass panels at an entrance to Hong Kong’s Legislative Council Complex.
The officers were taken to hospital after being attacked with a liquid believed to be drain cleaner, while Carrie Lam promised to change her governing style.
The officers were taken to hospital after being attacked with a liquid believed to be drain cleaner, while Carrie Lam promised to change her governing style.
A tense stand-off between anti-extradition bill protesters and police in riot gear led to several clashes early on July 1, 2019, as Hong Kong marked the former British colony’s 1997 return to Chinese sovereignty.
A tense stand-off between anti-extradition bill protesters and police in riot gear led to several clashes early on July 1, 2019, as Hong Kong marked the former British colony’s 1997 return to Chinese sovereignty.
Wet weather forces flag-raising ceremony marking return of city to China in 1997 to be moved for first time, as 13 police officers are injured and protesters pepper sprayed.
Wet weather forces flag-raising ceremony marking return of city to China in 1997 to be moved for first time, as 13 police officers are injured and protesters pepper sprayed.
Landmark treaty ensures Hong Kong has high degree of autonomy, protection of rights and freedoms, and ongoing capitalist system