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Apple Daily Protesters Ordered to Vacate Premises by High Court

Oct 14, 2014 12:37 AM EDT

The High Court of Hong Kong has issued an order directing the demonstrators, who have decided to camp out in the premises surrounding the Apple Daily's publisher, Next Media, to put a halt to their occupation of the area.

Hong Kong Protests Will Not Change China's Mind - CY Leung

Andy Vitalicio |

Oct 12, 2014 05:55 PM EDT

Hong Kong Chief Executive CY Leung does not believe China will change its mind about the process of selecting candidates for the territory's next elections in 2017, despite protests that have entered a third week.

Hong Kong Democracy Activists Return To Streets After Talks Bog Down

Desiree Sison |

Oct 11, 2014 06:30 AM EDT

Pro-democracy protesters took to the streets again, a day after government calls off talks with the students

Leung Chai-yan Threatens to File Lawsuits against Foreign Media for "Defamatory Articles" about Her

Mitch de Leon |

Oct 11, 2014 05:30 AM EDT

The daughter of Leung Chun-ying, Hong Kong's Chief Executive, has recently issued threats of lawsuits against foreign news outlets for publishing reportedly disparaging stories about her and her controversial comments posted via social media platforms.

Chinese Tourists Unfazed by Hong Kong Protests

Michael A. Katz |

Oct 10, 2014 02:44 PM EDT

The recent protests and demonstrations in Hong Kong have not deterred Chinese tourists from visiting the city as tourist numbers surge beyond last year's numbers.

Hong Kong Chief Executive CY Leung faces tough questions over £4 million payout from Australian company.

Hong Kong’s CY Leung Faces Bribery Allegations Over £4 Million Secret Payout

Christl Leong |

Oct 10, 2014 03:00 AM EDT

Hong Kong chief executive Leung Chun-ying has found himself in hot water after it was revealed he received a £4 million secret payout from Australian firm UGL in exchange for backing its Asian ventures.

Zhang Jingchu To Take Lead Role Opposite Tom Cruise

Acsilyn Miyazaki |

Oct 07, 2014 08:00 PM EDT

Chinese actress Zhang Jingchu has been reported to take an undisclosed lead role opposite to Hollywood's Tom Cruise for the fifth installment of Mission Impossible.

Hong Kong Pro-Democracy Rallies Wane, Struggle to Hold Ground

Desiree Sison |

Oct 07, 2014 08:00 AM EDT

The week-long pro-democracy rallies in Hong Kong have started to wane and police have become lenient, halting the use of tear gas and pepper spray since Sunday as Hong Kong leadership and demonstrators have agreed to hold formal talks later this week.

Student Attacks Teacher For Not Lecturing in Mandarin

Mitch de Leon |

Oct 07, 2014 04:37 AM EDT

A mainlander reportedly physically assaulted a lecturer conducting class at the University of Hong Kong on Monday. The attacker claimed that the assault was prompted by the failure of the professor to lecture the class in Mandarin, as reported by the Ming Pao Daily on Tuesday.

Former Thatcher Aide Lord Powell Says UK Did Not Intend To Give Hong Kong Full Democracy

Kristina Fernandez |

Oct 07, 2014 03:35 AM EDT

Lord Charles Powell, a former aide to late British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, on Sunday said Hong Kong enjoys autonomy far greater than what was expected when the UK negotiated the special administrative region's return to Chinese rule in 1997.

Hong Kong Protests: A Boon To Chinese President Xi Jinping

Kristina Fernandez |

Oct 07, 2014 02:03 AM EDT

As street protests in Hong Kong rage on for the 10th consecutive day, with demonstrators accusing China of choking off democracy in the special administrative region, the odds are beginning to turn in favor of the Chinese president Xi Jinping's silence.

More Chinese College Students Involved In Financial Scams

Acsilyn Miyazaki |

Oct 06, 2014 01:53 PM EDT

Lintong authorities raided more than 50 locations and apprehended a total of 418 people, including a large number of college students, over charges of investment scams.

Hong Kong Protests Dwindle As City Resumes Work

Bianca Ortega |

Oct 06, 2014 04:21 AM EDT

The pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong started to dwindle as the city resumed work Monday after paralyzing the financial district of the city and facing opposition from police and pro-China forces.

China has Broken No Promises to Hong Kong, Law Expert Explains

Erika Villanueva |

Oct 06, 2014 04:00 AM EDT

Law expert explained that China has not broken any promises to Hong Kong as demonstrators continue to express their protest against the Mainland's decision to choose who can run as the city's leader for 2017.

Hong Kong Demonstrators Say Paid Instigators Disrupted Peaceful Rallies

Acsilyn Miyazaki |

Oct 05, 2014 10:06 PM EDT

The tension in Hong Kong burst into violence on Friday after residents attempted to stop protesters rallying on the streets, with demonstrators saying paid instigators disrupted the peaceful rallies.