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Hong Kong pro-democracy movement

A US panel is voicing out concern of China's increasing interference to Hong Kong's affairs, fearing this may affect the semi-autonomous city's international financial hub status.

U.S Congress Panel Accuses China of Undue Interference in Hong Kong

Nov 17, 2016 10:21 PM EST

A US congress panel has warned that China's interference in Hong Kong's affair is increasing at alarming pace, expressing fear that this may have an adverse impact on former British colony's status as an international financial hub.

Hong Kong on Tuesday sided with China's top court, refusing two pro-independence lawmakers from assuming office.

Hong Kong Court Aligns with China, Bans Two Pro-independent Lawmakers

Girish Shetti |

Nov 15, 2016 10:48 PM EST

In a much awaited judgement, Hong Kong's high court on Tuesday ruled that the two pro-independence lawmakers are not qualified to take the office. The verdict follows last week's landmark ruling by China's top legislative body disqualifying both lawmakers from assuming office.

Hong Kong Lawyers Protest Against China’s Landmark Ruling

Girish Shetti |

Nov 08, 2016 09:40 AM EST

Hundreds of Hong Kong lawyers dressed in black took to streets on Tuesday to protest against China's landmark decision to ban two elected pro-independent lawmakers from taking their seats in the legislature.

FIFA Imposes Fine on Hong Kong Football Association After Fans Boo Chinese National Anthem

Benjie Batanes |

Oct 06, 2015 06:56 AM EDT

FIFA officials have imposed a fine on the Hong Kong Football Association (HKFA) because football fans from the island booed the Chinese national anthem ahead of a match against Qatar in early September.

Hong Kong Pro-Democracy Leader Joshua Wong Turns 18, Becomes Old Enough To Vote

Kristina Fernandez |

Oct 13, 2014 08:55 AM EDT

Hong Kong pro-democracy leader Joshua Wong turned 18 on Monday, making him old enough to vote in 2017 for the chief executive he hopes would be properly elected by the Hong Kong people.

Singapore's Foreign Minister Accuses Western Media of Biased Coverage Of ‘Occupy Central’

Rubi Valdez |

Oct 06, 2014 06:10 AM EDT

At the height of Occupy Central, Singapore Foreign Minister K Shanmugam claims that reports from Western media are biased over Hong Kong's alleged denial of democracy and universal freedom of suffrage.

Occupy Central Launched, Thousands in Hong Kong Join Pro-Democracy Protest

Kristina Fernandez |

Sep 28, 2014 02:02 AM EDT

Thousands of pro-democracy activists took to the streets of Hong Kong’s financial center after organizers called for a massive civil disobedience campaign on Saturday.