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The annual July 1 march in Hong Kong marks the handover of the British colony to Beijing that took place in 1997. The peaceful demonstration has become a rallying point for the city's pro-democracy activists. It captured the public's attention in 2003, when half a million people marched, angered by proposed national security legislation under Article 23 of the Basic Law.
Leung Kwok-hung, Tsang Kin-shing, and Figo Chan were among eight persons who faced 17 charges that stemmed from a procession on July 1.
Leung Kwok-hung, Tsang Kin-shing, and Figo Chan were among eight persons who faced 17 charges that stemmed from a procession on July 1.
Eddie Chu, Wu Chi-wai and ‘Long Hair’ Leung Kwok-hung among opposition activists detained in early morning operation linked to annual protest march on July 1.
Eddie Chu, Wu Chi-wai and ‘Long Hair’ Leung Kwok-hung among opposition activists detained in early morning operation linked to annual protest march on July 1.
Officers say they seized the dangerous materials when searching the workplace of one of the suspects. Two men arrested in relation to an explosion at rubbish bin in Wan Chai after July 1 protests this year.
Officers say they seized the dangerous materials when searching the workplace of one of the suspects. Two men arrested in relation to an explosion at rubbish bin in Wan Chai after July 1 protests this year.
Tong Ying-kit faces secession and terrorism charges in relation to incident on July 1. He is accused of riding a motorcycle into group of police officers while carrying flag calling for liberation of city.
Tong Ying-kit faces secession and terrorism charges in relation to incident on July 1. He is accused of riding a motorcycle into group of police officers while carrying flag calling for liberation of city.
Wong Kwan-wa, 24, appears at Eastern Court to face one count of wounding with intent.
Wong Kwan-wa, 24, appears at Eastern Court to face one count of wounding with intent.
Chief Executive Carrie Lam says government will lead economic recovery and rebuild relationship with young people during speech at ceremony to mark 23rd anniversary of return to Chinese rule.
Chief Executive Carrie Lam says government will lead economic recovery and rebuild relationship with young people during speech at ceremony to mark 23rd anniversary of return to Chinese rule.
As Beijing’s new national security law is passed, activists make plans for civil disobedience.
As Beijing’s new national security law is passed, activists make plans for civil disobedience.
Officers cite public health concerns and violence in previous demonstrations to ban the proposed gathering.
Officers cite public health concerns and violence in previous demonstrations to ban the proposed gathering.
Civil Human Rights Front convenor Jimmy Sham describes ‘lacklustre’ meeting with police, and says force is using coronavirus pandemic as excuse to stop rally, which last year attracted hundreds of thousands of people.
Civil Human Rights Front convenor Jimmy Sham describes ‘lacklustre’ meeting with police, and says force is using coronavirus pandemic as excuse to stop rally, which last year attracted hundreds of thousands of people.
Since 2003, Beijing has sought to increase control over the city. The difference between how ‘one country, two systems’ has been implemented in Hong Kong and Macau indicates how Beijing’s desire to win back Taiwan may not work in Hong Kong’s favour.
Since 2003, Beijing has sought to increase control over the city. The difference between how ‘one country, two systems’ has been implemented in Hong Kong and Macau indicates how Beijing’s desire to win back Taiwan may not work in Hong Kong’s favour.
Police express fears over threat to public safety as independent appeal board backs move to end latest march at Southorn Playground in Wan Chai.
Police express fears over threat to public safety as independent appeal board backs move to end latest march at Southorn Playground in Wan Chai.
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
The extradition bill has unleashed the unhappiness over issues such as housing and jobs that date back to the colonial era – domestic matters that Singaporeans respect as Hong Kong’s own business.
The extradition bill has unleashed the unhappiness over issues such as housing and jobs that date back to the colonial era – domestic matters that Singaporeans respect as Hong Kong’s own business.
The greater the official fuss over gossipy books, the more people are likely to believe that there is truth to the fiction. Cut the fuss, let Gui Minhai go, and no one will believe his books.
The greater the official fuss over gossipy books, the more people are likely to believe that there is truth to the fiction. Cut the fuss, let Gui Minhai go, and no one will believe his books.
There is no need for sensational reporting or for interjections from foreign politicians. We do not need the current discontent and violence to be encouraged by third parties who do not accept the People’s Republic of China’s system of government.
There is no need for sensational reporting or for interjections from foreign politicians. We do not need the current discontent and violence to be encouraged by third parties who do not accept the People’s Republic of China’s system of government.
Devastating scenes of vandalism at the city’s legislature have shocked the world and exposed the despair and desperation of Hong Kong’s youth.
Devastating scenes of vandalism at the city’s legislature have shocked the world and exposed the despair and desperation of Hong Kong’s youth.
To answer police violence with rioting just makes two wrongs, not a right.
To answer police violence with rioting just makes two wrongs, not a right.
Hong Kong Journalists Association and Hong Kong Press Photographers Association issue joint statement after ‘serious’ incidents during clashes between officers and protesters in Mong Kok.
Hong Kong Journalists Association and Hong Kong Press Photographers Association issue joint statement after ‘serious’ incidents during clashes between officers and protesters in Mong Kok.
Security strengthened at West Kowloon station as police and MTR Corp brace for trouble, with organisers claiming turnout is bigger than expected.
Security strengthened at West Kowloon station as police and MTR Corp brace for trouble, with organisers claiming turnout is bigger than expected.
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
Brian Leung speaks exclusively to the Post via Telegram to explain why he removed his mask and has no regrets.
Brian Leung speaks exclusively to the Post via Telegram to explain why he removed his mask and has no regrets.
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 shocking damage was fully revealed during a 1½-hour tour for journalists to survey the vandalism inside the building.
The shocking damage was fully revealed during a 1½-hour tour for journalists to survey the vandalism inside the building.
If Hong Kong is to survive this ordeal, the protesters must avoid provocative acts that make crackdowns more likely. The SAR government is most responsible for the escalation, though, through its misguided bill and recent inaction.
Hongkongers have the right to protest, but laws have to be followed and violence can never be justified