Hong Kong protests

Meet the Woman at the Heart of Hong Kong's Political Meltdown

Yau Wai-ching, the youngest woman ever elected to Hong Kong's legislature, is unabashed and unapologetic in her fight for China's freest city — never mind that many of its denizens now despise her. Can she win?

By Nash Jenkins / Hong Kong November 11, 2016

Watching the Election in a Hong Kong Bar

American expats gather anxiously as the results of the U.S. presidential election come in

By Nash Jenkins / Hong Kong November 9, 2016

China Blocks Pro-Independence Hong Kong Lawmakers

Beijing is "determined to firmly confront the pro-independence forces"

By Nash Jenkins / Hong Kong November 6, 2016

Hong Kong Protest Turns Violent

Police used pepper spray and batons on protesters who stormed a barricade

By Nash Jenkins / Hong Kong November 6, 2016

Hong Kong's Legislator Nathan Law on Youth and Change

The 23-year-old activist has no problem standing up to the establishment, and to Beijing

By Nash Jenkins / Hong Kong September 7, 2016

Leaders of Hong Kong's Umbrella Revolution Avoid Jail Time

But their lenient sentences are sure to anger China, which severely criticized the protests

By Nash Jenkins / Hong Kong August 15, 2016

Hong Kong: Arrests on Last Day of Chinese Official's Visit

"We want to demand self-determination in Hong Kong and an end to one-party rule in China," said defiant activist Joshua Wong

By Nash Jenkins / Hong Kong May 19, 2016

Tight Security Stifles Protests in Hong Kong

Police outnumbered protesters in the designated demonstration zones

By Nash Jenkins / Hong Kong May 18, 2016

Hong Kong Activist Joshua Wong Launches New Party

The party's launch will intensify the political debate over Hong Kong's autonomy from China

By Nash Jenkins April 10, 2016

Hong Kong Authorities Target Teen Protesters

Two 14-year-olds may be taken into care for participating in pro-democracy gatherings

By Elizabeth Barber / Hong Kong December 31, 2014

Hong Kong Protest Leaders Surrender to Police

However, Benny Tai, Chan Kin-man and the Rev. Chu Yiu-ming are released after an hour

By Elizabeth Barber / Hong Kong December 3, 2014

Hong Kong Top Leader Says Hunger Strike Is Futile

The Beijing-backed chief executive is unmoved by the students' latest attempt to foment democratic change

By Elizabeth Barber / Hong Kong December 2, 2014

More Barricades Down at Hong Kong Protests

City bailiffs encounter no major opposition

By Per Liljas / Hong Kong November 25, 2014

Jackie Chan 'Worried' That Protests Are Harming Hong Kong's Finances

The Hong Kong superstar was widely expected to come down on the side of Beijing and the Hong Kong government, who say that protesters are wounding the financial hub's economic future

By Elizabeth Barber October 10, 2014

Beijing Slams Support for Hong Kong Protests

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi says Hong Kong's problems are a matter of Chinese internal affairs

By Elizabeth Barber / Hong Kong October 3, 2014

Hong Kong Chief Executive Refuses to Resign, but Agrees to Talks

Announcement is unlikely to please protesters

By Emily Rauhala / Hong Kong October 2, 2014

Xi Jinping Could Be China’s Last Communist Ruler

At this point, China can neither negotiate nor repress the mass demonstrations

By Larry Diamond October 1, 2014

Timeline: Hong Kong's Struggle for Democracy

Once ruled by the British, now under China, the people of Hong Kong have long agitated for greater rights. Here are some key moments in the movement's history.

October 1, 2014

China’s New Identity Crisis

Hong Kong is not Beijing, and 2014 is not 1989

By Zheng Wang September 30, 2014

Watch the Massive Hong Kong Protests From the Sky

The drone video posted to Facebook and YouTube beautifully conveys the size and determination of Hong Kong's pro-democracy protests

By Noah Rayman September 29, 2014

Hong Kong Economy Key in Protests

The city can't remain a global financial center without its own political process

By Michael Schuman September 29, 2014

Hong Kong protests

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Pro-Beijing Protesters Rally in Hong Kong