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 protesters hit pause to mark 9/11 attacks

"In solidarity against terrorism, all forms of protest in Hong Kong will be suspended on Sept. 11, apart from potential singing and chanting," they said in a statement.

Anti-extradition bill protesters use the flashlights from their phones as they march during the anniversary of Hong Kong's handover to China in Hong Kong

Hong Kong police fire tear gas at protesters, thousands call on US to help

Hong Kong returned to China under a 'one country, two systems' formula that guarantees freedoms not enjoyed on the mainland, but many Hong Kong residents fear Beijing is eroding that autonomy.

A PROTESTER holds up a sign during a rally appealing to the US Consulate General in Hong Kong on Sunday.

Why most Jews in Hong Kong are not involved with the protests

One demonstration drew an estimated 2 million protesters in a population of 7.3 million.

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

YouTube shuts down 210 accounts with alleged ties to Chinese government

Days after Facebook and Twitter shut down hundreds of allegedly Chinese-linked accounts, YouTube follows suit.

People are silhouetted as they pose with mobile devices in front of a screen projected with a Youtube logo

Anti-government protests in Hong Kong resume despite heavy rain

"...We have to be here because we have no other choice. We have to continue until the government finally shows us the respect that we deserve"

Anti-extradition bill protesters use the flashlights from their phones as they march during the anniversary of Hong Kong's handover to China in Hong Kong

Hong Kong protests bring 'panic and chaos,' says leader as airport reopens

Both street protesters and police toughen resolve; senior Chinese official said "sprouts of terrorism" were emerging in Hong Kong.

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

Hundreds of Hong Kong protesters storm parliament, tearing down paintings

The council, the mini-parliament, issued a red alert, ordering the protesters to leave immediately.

Anti-extradition bill protesters use the flashlights from their phones as they march during the anniversary of Hong Kong's handover to China in Hong Kong

Extradition bill fury likely to fuel numbers at Hong Kong annual rally

Organizers of Monday's anniversary march say they are confident that anger over the city government's failure to withdraw the extradition bill will fuel numbers.

Protesters attend a demonstration demanding Hong Kong’s leaders to step down and withdraw the extradition bill, in Hong Kong, China, June 17, 2019

Fresh protests rock Hong Kong as activists seek a voice at G20

The demonstrators have seized on this week's G20 summit of world leaders in Japan to appeal for Hong Kong's plight to be put on the agenda which has vowed not to tolerate such discussion.

Protesters attend a demonstration demanding Hong Kong’s leaders to step down and withdraw the extradition bill, in Hong Kong, China, June 17, 2019

'Sing Hallelujah to the Lord' emerges as anthem of Hong Kong's protests

For the past week, the hymn has been heard almost non-stop at the main protest site, in front of the city's Legislative Council, and at marches and even at tense stand-offs with the police.

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