Hong Kong Protests

Court Convicts 7 Hong Kong Democracy Leaders For Unlawful Assembly At 2019 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.
By Zen Soo, AP

China Proposes Law Cracking Down On Hong Kong Opposition Activity

Such a move has long been under consideration but was hastened by months of anti-government protests last year.
By Ken Moritsugu, AP

Kid's Tricky Hong Kong Protest Wins The NBA's Opening Night

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.
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Hong Kong Legislature Withdraws Extradition Bill That Sparked Months Of Unrest

Pulling the bill met one of the five demands made by pro-democracy protesters.
By Jessie Pang and Twinnie Siu, Reuters

Hundreds Flood Brooklyn Nets Game In 'Stand With Hong Kong' T-Shirts

Protesters slammed the NBA for caving to China.
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Bipartisan Group Of Lawmakers Blasts Tim Cook For Caving To China

Apple is facing blowback for deleting an app used by pro-democracy protesters in Hong Kong.
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Thousands Protest After Hong Kong Leader Invokes Emergency Powers To Ban Face Masks

The mask ban applies to all public gatherings, both unauthorized and those approved by police.
By John Leicester and Eileen Ng, AP

Teen Protester Who Was Shot In The Chest By Hong Kong Police Faces Criminal Charges

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.
By AP

Hong Kong Democracy Activists Get Bail As Protest Marches Are Banned

Members of a pro-democracy group were granted bail Friday, but authorities in Hong Kong are continuing their ban on non-authorized rallies.
By AP

Fans Call For ‘Mulan’ Boycott After Star Liu Yifei Expresses Support For Hong Kong Police

The actress posted on Chinese social media platform Weibo that she supports "the Hong Kong police."
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