Hong Kong

Twitter Slammed for China-Backed Ads Against Hong Kong Protesters

Indo-Asian News Service | Monday August 19, 2019

Users on the social bookmarking website Pinboard have slammed China-backed advertisements being run on Twitter, attacking Hong Kong protesters.

"Hey Democracy, Get Foreign Agents Outta Town": China Media On Hong Kong

World News | Agence France-Presse | Monday August 19, 2019

"Get those foreign agents outta town", roars a music video by a patriotic Chinese rap group, one of a slew of creative efforts by Beijing attacking Hong Kong's pro-democracy movement as violent and spurred on by overseas governments.

Crackdown Like "Tiananmen Square" In Hong Kong May Harm Trade Deal: Trump

World News | Agence France-Presse | Monday August 19, 2019

US President Donald Trump on Sunday warned China that carrying out a Tiananmen Square-style crackdown on Hong Kong pro-democracy protesters would harm trade talks between the two countries.

1.7 Million Protesters Throng Hong Kong Streets, Largest Rally In Weeks

World News | Agence France-Presse | Sunday August 18, 2019

A sea of democracy activists flooded the streets of Hong Kong Sunday in a defiant show to the city's leaders that their movement still pulls wide public support, despite mounting violence and increasingly stark warnings from Beijing.

Xi's Toughest Year As China Preps 70th Birthday Celebration, Say Analysts

World News | Agence France-Presse | Sunday August 18, 2019

It was meant to be an unabashed celebration of the triumph of Communism in China, and of President Xi Jinping's authority as the country's undisputed leader for years to come.

Hong Kong On Brink Of Recession As Trade War, Political Protests Escalate

India News | Reuters | Friday August 16, 2019

Hong Kong is on the verge of its first recession in a decade as increasingly violent anti-government protests scare off tourists and bite into retail sales in one of the world's most popular shopping destinations.

"Cease Anger With Love": Hong Kong Tycoon's Message On Protests

World News | Reuters | Friday August 16, 2019

Hong Kong's richest man, Li Ka-shing, urged people to "love China, love Hong Kong and love yourself" on Friday in a bid to calm the city's escalating crisis as pop concerts and public events were cancelled in response to anti-government protests.

China Intervention Not Needed: Hong Kong Police On Pro-Democracy Protests

World News | Agence France-Presse | Friday August 16, 2019

Hong Kong's police are confident they have the resources to continue battling pro-democracy protesters, even if violence escalates further, pouring cold water on concerns that the authoritarian mainland might need to intervene.

Hong Kong "Won't Be Repeat" Of Tiananmen Square Crackdown: Chinese Media

World News | Agence France-Presse | Friday August 16, 2019

Chinese state media vowed Friday there "won't be a repeat" of the Tiananmen Square crackdown if Beijing moves to quash Hong Kong's pro-democracy protests.

'French Spiderman' Scales Hong Kong Skyscraper With 'Peace Banner'

Offbeat | Agence France-Presse | Friday August 16, 2019

Daredevil Alain Robert -- dubbed the 'French Spiderman' -- climbed a Hong Kong skyscraper on Friday and unfurled a "peace banner" as the financial hub is rocked by historic political unrest.

China Says It Won't "Sit By" On Hong Kong, Donald Trump Expresses Concern

World News | Agence France-Presse | Friday August 16, 2019

China warned Thursday that it will not "sit by and watch" the unrest unfolding in Hong Kong, as US President Donald Trump expressed concern over the risk of a violent response to pro-democracy protests.

Hong Kong Unveils $2.4 Billion Economic Support Package Amid Protests

World News | Reuters | Friday August 16, 2019

The Hong Kong government unveiled a HK$19.1 billion ($2.4 billion) package on Thursday to support a slowing economy as escalating political protests and the prolonged U.S.-China trade war weigh heavily on the Asian financial centre.

Trump Predicts "Happy Ending" If Xi Jinping Meets Hong Kong Protestors

World News | Agence France-Presse | Friday August 16, 2019

US President Donald Trump said Thursday that a meeting between Chinese leader Xi Jinping and Hong Kong's pro-democracy activists could lead to a "happy" ending to months of protests.

China Will Not "Sit And Watch" If Hong Kong Protests Worsen, Says Envoy

World News | Agence France-Presse | Thursday August 15, 2019

China will not "sit by and watch" and is ready to "quell the unrest swiftly" if the crisis in Hong Kong becomes "uncontrollable", China's ambassador to London said on Thursday.

Amazon Faces Chinese Social Media Fury Over Hong Kong T-Shirts

World News | Reuters | Thursday August 15, 2019

Chinese social media users directed their fury at online retailer Amazon.com on Thursday, after discovering T-shirts on its website sporting slogans that support anti-government protesters in Hong Kong.