Hong Kong Protests
Taking part in an unlawful assembly or a riot in Hong Kong can result in a maximum sentence of up to 10 years imprisonment.
Police in Hong Kong have been strongly criticised for the violent arrest of a young girl who was caught in protests while buying school supplies.Hong Kong withdrew an extradition bill that started the protests in 2019 but anti-government demonstrations continue.
Such a move has long been under consideration but was hastened by months of anti-government protests last year.
The young fan's bait-and-switch move at the Lakers-Clippers game was genius as demonstrators had their say amid NBA tensions with China over free speech.
WHAT'S HAPPENING
WHAT'S HAPPENING
Pulling the bill met one of the five demands made by pro-democracy protesters.
Protesters slammed the NBA for caving to China.
Apple is facing blowback for deleting an app used by pro-democracy protesters in Hong Kong.
The mask ban applies to all public gatherings, both unauthorized and those approved by police.
Police said Tsang Chi-kin, 18, will be charged for attacking cops. Thousands have rallied in support of the teen and have called for police accountability.
Members of a pro-democracy group were granted bail Friday, but authorities in Hong Kong are continuing their ban on non-authorized rallies.