Hong Kong protests

Hong Kong court sentences man to 3 months jail for insulting national anthem

The court heard how Cheng had uploaded a YouTube video in which he substituted China's national anthem with a popular protest song, "Glory to Hong Kong."

  Silhouettes of laptop and mobile device users are seen next to a screen projection of the YouTube logo in this picture illustration taken March 28, 2018.
 Police detain a woman who holds placards to promote knee maintenance in downtown Hong Kong on the 34th anniversary of the 1989 Beijing Tiananmen Square crackdown, near the location where the candlelight vigil is usually held, in Hong Kong, China June 4, 2023.

Tiananmen Square anniversary: Tensions in the new era - analysis

 Police detain a woman with paper flowers in downtown on the 34th anniversary of the 1989 Beijing's Tiananmen Square crackdown, near where the candlelight vigil is usually held, in Hong Kong, China June 4, 2023.

Police detain 23 people in Hong Kong on Tiananmen anniversary

Buildings are seen above Hong Kong and Chinese flags, as pro-China supporters celebration after China's parliament passes national security law for Hong Kong, in Hong Kong, China June 30, 2020.

China gives Hong Kong leader power to bar overseas lawyers in national security cases


Hong Kong shopping mall clashes end in bloodshed

The targeting of Xinhua as a key symbol of the mainland's presence in Hong Kong is one of the most direct challenges to Beijing yet.

Damaged entrance of China's official Xinhua news agency is seen during anti-government protest in Hong Kong, China November 2, 2019

Downtown Hong Kong becomes battleground as night falls

Protesters are angry at perceived Chinese meddling with Hong Kong's freedoms, including its legal system, since the city returned from British to Chinese rule in 1997.

Police passes a burning barricade to break up thousands of anti-government protesters during a march billed as a global "emergency call" for autonomy, in Hong Kong, China November 2, 2019

‘Hong Kong enters recession, as protests erupt in flames’

The police, who deny using excessive force, told reporters they had repeatedly asked journalists to keep their distance so police can do their job.

Riot police chase away anti-government protesters near Causeway Bay metro station, after leader Carrie Lam announced emergency laws that would include banning face masks at protests, in Hong Kong, China October 4, 2019

Hong Kong firms pick up pieces from protest damage

Businesses big and small have suffered smashed windows, graffiti and even fire for their perceived support of mainland China.

A man stands in front of the Bank of East Asia (BEA) that was vandalised by anti-government protesters in Hong Kong, China, October 20, 2019

Petrol bombs thrown in Hong Kong metro, no one injured-govt

The Kowloon Tong station was seriously damaged in the attack, the government said in a statement. Riot police took to the streets of Kowloon after the petrol bomb attack.

Protesters call people to join further rallies against the government at Kowloon Tong subway station in Hong Kong, China, August 21, 2019

Hundreds crowd Hong Kong streets as metro shuts after violence

The night's "extreme violence" justified the use of the emergency law, Beijing-backed Carrie Lam said.

Riot police chase away anti-government protesters near Causeway Bay metro station, after leader Carrie Lam announced emergency laws that would include banning face masks at protests, in Hong Kong, China October 4, 2019

China quietly doubles troop levels in Hong Kong, envoys say

As a result, the envoys believe, China has now assembled its largest-ever active force of People’s Liberation Army (PLA) troops and other anti-riot personnel and equipment in Hong Kong.

Police officers fire a tear gas during a demonstration against a proposed extradition bill in Hong Kong, China June 12, 2019.

Hong Kong protesters to rally after another night of violence

Anti-government protesters have attacked the legislature, Beijing's main Liaison Office, occupied the airport, thrown petrol bombs at police, vandalized metro stations and set street fires.

Police officers fire a tear gas during a demonstration against a proposed extradition bill in Hong Kong, China June 12, 2019.

Hong Kong protesters denounce police ahead of flashpoint weekend

Thousands of protesters in Hong Kong rallied downtown and accused the police of brutality ahead of a weekend of demonstrations leading up to the 70th anniversary of the People's Republic of China.

Protesters attend a demonstration demanding Hong Kong's leaders to step down and withdraw the extradition bill, in Hong Kong, China, June 16, 2019

Hong Kong legislator urges UN rights body to probe "police abuse"

"Today marks the 100th day of the movement, but there is no sign the police will exercise restraint," Hong Kong legislator, Tanya Chan told the UN.

Hong Kong pro-democracy legislator Tanya Chan addresses a session of the Human Rights Council at the United Nations in Geneva, Switzerland, September 16, 2019