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Hong Kong Legislators Reject China Reform Bill; China Voices Regret
| Althea Serad | | Jun 19, 2015 09:26 AM EDT |
Hong Kong has rejected a Beijing-proposed bill allowing Hong Kong residents to vote for their leaders but with China’s approval. During the Thursday vote, 28 Hong Kong lawmakers rejected the proposal, while eight voted in the bill’s favor. There are a total of 70 lawmakers in Hong Kong.
Hong Kong Expats Run Umbrella-Shaped Marathon To Show Support For Protesters
| Desiree Sison | | Oct 30, 2014 05:56 AM EDT |
Two Hong Kong expats will run an ultramarathon course in the shape of an umbrella Wednesday as a show of support to all the pro-democracy protesters still camped out on the streets of the city.
Hong Kong Protests Inspire Political Street-Art
| Rubi Valdez | | Oct 23, 2014 09:55 PM EDT |
Hong Kong's so-called "umbrella movement", a form of activism from students and members of the youth, is sending its political message not only through words but also visual arts.
Chinese Poet Arrested for Possession of Umbrella
| Ren Benavidez | | Oct 07, 2014 09:34 PM EDT |
Outspoken Chinese poet, Wang Zang, may serve up to three years of jail time, after local authorities raided his Beijing home and found an umbrella in his possession.
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