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October 23, 2019

Hong Kong formally withdraws extradition bill

The Hong Kong government on Wednesday said it formally withdrew its controversial extradition bill that sparked months of violent protests but will reportedly be the fulfillment of only one demand out of five by protesters who continue to take to the streets. 

October 23, 2019

Hong Kong flag flies during TNT coverage of Lakers-Clippers NBA season opener

A large Hong Kong flag was being waved in the middle of a crowd behind TNT’s NBA Half Time Show panel broadcast live from the Staples Center in Los Angeles Tuesday during the season open between the Lakers and the Clippers.

October 22, 2019

China may replace Carrie Lam as Hong Kong chief, report says

The Chinese government is reportedly drawing up a plan to replace Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam, whose leadership sparked the protests ravaging the financial hub, according to the Financial Times. 

October 22, 2019

Shaq defends Daryl Morey amid NBA-China feud: In America, 'we're allowed to speak out on injustices'

Former NBA star Shaquille O'Neal rushed to the defense of Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey on Tuesday amid the ongoing feud between the NBA and China, saying the GM was "right" to support Hong Kong.

October 21, 2019

Apple's Tim Cook to serve as chairman at Chinese business school amid Hong Kong protests

Apple CEO Tim Cook has been appointed chairman of the advisory board for Tsinghua University's economics school in Beijing, according to the South China Morning Post and a Chinese-language meeting summary noted by Apple Insider.

October 21, 2019

Adam Silver warned of 'retribution' for allegedly lying about China requesting he fire Rockets GM

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver should fear “retribution” for allegedly lying when he said Chinese officials asked him to fire a Houston Rockets executive over a pro-Hong Kong tweet, state media in China warned Saturday.

October 20, 2019

Hong Kong protesters sprayed with water cannon as they set up roadblocks, clash with police

Thousands of pro-democracy Hong Kong protesters took to the streets on Sunday, some throwing firebombs as police attempted to violently disperse the situation using tear gas and a water cannon.

October 19, 2019

Hong Kong murder suspect who sparked protests ready to turn himself in, Carrie Lam says

The murder suspect whose case sparked Hong Kong’s protest movement now wants to surrender to authorities, Hong Kong’s leader said Saturday. 

October 19, 2019

Brooklyn Nets fans target LeBron James, support Hong Kong in Barclays Center protest

A group of fans held signs, wore shirts and chanted support for Hong Kong and Tibet in the Brooklyn Nets' first game since returning from China.

October 18, 2019

Hong Kong demonstrators parody Xi Jinping, LeBron James to protest government ban on masks

Hong Kong pro-democracy protesters took to the streets Friday wearing masks of President Xi Jinping, LeBron James and various cartoon characters in a show of defiance against a government ban on face coverings.