Hong Kong pro-democracy radio closes in face of “dangerous” pressure
Hong Kong, ChinaReuters Hong Kong’s pro-democracy online Citizens’ Radio station will cease operations on Friday owing to what its founder described as a “dangerous” political situation and the freezing of its bank account. Launched in 2005 by veteran activist Tsang Kin-shing, the Cantonese-language broadcaster gained a steady following for its hard-hitting talkshows that were critical […]
Myanmar democracy leader says 2,000 dead fighting junta, urges military aid
Bangkok, ThailandReuters At least 2,000 pro-democracy fighters have been killed in Myanmar battling a military junta that seized power last year, the head of a parallel civilian government said in an interview aired on Thursday, urging allies to provide military aid. Duwa Lashi La, acting president of the National Unity Government, comprised of remnants of […]
Hong Kong police raid pro-democracy media outlet, arrest six
Hong Kong, ChinaReuters Hundreds of Hong Kong national security police raided the office of online pro-democracy media outlet Stand News on Wednesday and arrested six people, including senior staff, for “conspiracy to publish seditious publications”. The raid further raises concerns about the freedom of speech and that of the media in the former British colony, […]
UK launches welcome package for resettling Hong Kongers
London, UKReuters Britain has pledged £43 million to help people arriving from Hong Kong find jobs, houses and schools under an initiative allowing millions to resettle after China’s imposition of new security laws in the former British colony. Hong Kong exile pro-democracy activist Nathan Law wearing a face mask holds a rally with other activist […]
US, Canada, Britain, Australia condemn Hong Kong arrests of activists
Melbourne, AustraliaReuters Foreign ministers from the United States, Canada, Britain and Australia condemned last week’s arrest of over 50 democracy activists in Hong Kong in a joint statement on Sunday, calling on China to respect the freedom of the people on the island. Hong Kong police made the arrests on Wednesday in dawn raids, the […]
Hong Kong democrats romp to local election landslide after months of protests
Hong KongReuters Hong Kong’s democrats romped to a landslide and symbolic majority in district council elections after residents turned out in record numbers on Sunday to vote following six months of anti-government protests in the embattled city. In a rare weekend lull in the unrest that has rocked the financial hub, democratic candidates across the […]
Hong Kong protesters target airport but planes keep flying
Reuters Thousands of protesters blocked roads and public transport links to Hong Kong airport on Sunday in a bid to draw world attention to their fight for democracy for the Chinese-ruled city which is facing its biggest political crisis in decades. Planes were taking off and landing, with delays, but trains were suspended and approach […]
Hong Kong leader says escalation of violence is becoming more serious
Updated 6pmHong KongReuters Violence in Hong Kong’s anti-government protests is becoming more serious but the government is confident it can handle the crisis itself, the city’s embattled leader said on Tuesday. Carrie Lam was speaking in public for the first time since demonstrations escalated on Sunday, when police fired water cannon and volleys of tear […]
Hong Kong protesters throng streets peacefully in pouring rain
Hong KongReuters Hundreds of thousands of anti-government protesters rallied peacefully in Hong Kong on Sunday, filling major thoroughfares under torrential downpours in the eleventh week of what have been often violent demonstrations in the Asian financial hub. Sunday’s turnout showed that the movement still has broad-based support despite the ugly scenes witnessed in recent days […]
China says protesters like “terrorists”, airport reopens
Hong Kong Reuters China’s Hong Kong Liaison office said on Wednesday that anti government protesters were no different to “terrorists”, as US President Donald Trump said Chinese troops were moving to the border with Hong Kong and urged calm. The Beijing-based Hong Kong and Macau Affairs office on Wednesday said extremely violent crimes must be […]