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May 26, 2020

Chinese state-run media call US threats over Hong Kong 'nothingburger'

China is dismissing threats of sanctions from the Trump administration over Beijing's proposed national security law in Hong Kong, calling it a "nothingburger."

May 24, 2020

Hong Kong police fire tear gas, water cannon as pro-democracy supporters protest new China law

Police in Hong Kong fired tear gas and a water cannon at protesters Sunday as thousands rallied in the streets against China’s move to impose a new national security law on the semi-autonomous city.

May 22, 2020

Pompeo condemns China’s law as ‘death knell’ for Hong Kong, warns of economic hardship

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Friday slammed efforts by China to enact national security legislation in Hong Kong, claiming that such a move would be a "death knell" for the Chinese territory and warned it could impact the economic relationship Hong Kong has with the United States.

May 21, 2020

O'Brien praises Trump's 'incredibly strong' China policy, vows 'America will respond' to Hong Kong crackdown

National Security Adviser Robert O'Brien told "The Story" Thursday that "America will respond" if the Chinese government "takes strong action" under a proposed "national security law" that would strengthen Beijing's control over Hong Kong after months of pro-democracy protests.

May 21, 2020

China proposes controversial Hong Kong 'security' law

The Chinese government will review new "national security" legislation in Hong Kong after two years of pro-democracy protests in an effort to employ control over the semi-autonomous city, a spokesperson for China’s parliament said Thursday.

May 19, 2020

Hong Kong's reopened gyms may show future of socially distanced workouts

As fitness centers and their clientele around the world look toward reopening once coronavirus shutdown restrictions roll back, Hong Kong is offering an early example of how to do it social distancing style.

May 18, 2020

Hong Kong implements tough coronavirus prevention measures for returning residents, including 7-hour airport screening

One woman documented her seven-hour wait to enter Hong Kong, just one coronavirus prevention measure being taken at the airport.

May 18, 2020

Hong Kong pro-democracy lawmakers dragged out of legislative session before pro-Beijing camp elects chair

Several pro-democracy lawmakers in Hong Kong were dragged out of a legislative council session on Monday in a melee that broke out over a bill that would criminalize disrespect of the Chinese national anthem, according to reports.

May 17, 2020

Pompeo warns China after revealing it 'threatened to interfere' with work of US journalists in Hong Kong

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo warned China on Sunday, revealing he’s learned that the communist country has been threatening to stand in the way of American journalists in Hong Kong.

May 15, 2020

Coronavirus inspires Chinese dissident artist's new work in support of Hong Kong protests

The coronavirus has inspired a new work by Chinese dissident artist Badiucao in support of Hong Kong pro-democracy protesters.