Hong Kong

August 21, 2025

China backs Hong Kong chief, slams protesters for violence

July 3, 2019 Johnson Lai | Associated Press

HONG KONG — China’s government strongly backed Hong Kong’s embattled administration Tuesday, saying pro-democracy protesters who occupied and vandalized the city’s legislature committed “serious illegal acts” that endangered the social order. Chinese state media broadcast […]

Hong Kong in limbo as extradition protests crisis deepens

June 13, 2019 Christopher Bodeen | The Associated Press

HONG KONG — Hong Kong’s legislature suspended meetings Thursday as leaders considered their next steps following violent clashes between police and protesters who oppose a bill that would allow suspects to be tried in mainland […]