October 8, 2019 Hong Kong's Lam says Chinese military could step in if uprising worsens Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam warned Tuesday the Chinese military could step in if an uprising for democratic reforms in the city worsens, but she reiterated the government still hopes to resolve the crisis on its own without seeking mainland intervention.
October 7, 2019 Senator calls on NBA to cancel games in China amid growing controversy Missouri Sen. Josh Hawley has called on the NBA to cancel its high-profile preseason games in China amid growing controversy over a team official’s pro-Hong Kong statement.
October 7, 2019 Lawmakers dunk on NBA for 'shamefully retreating' after Rockets GM's China criticism Lawmakers from across the political spectrum came together Monday – if only for a moment – to slam the NBA for essentially apologizing to China over a tweet by Houston Rockets General Manager Daryl Morey that expressed support for pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong.
October 7, 2019 Chinese Basketball Association cancels Houston Rockets G-League team's game amid row: report The Chinese Basketball Association reportedly canceled a planned exhibition game between two of the NBA’s G-League teams in response to the Houston Rockets’ social media row.
October 7, 2019 Houston Rockets' James Harden apologizes to China amid row over tweet: 'We love China' Houston Rockets star James Harden offered an apology to China on Monday, days after the team’s general manager Daryl Morey tweeted support of Hong Kong protesters.
October 6, 2019 Chinese suspend work with Houston Rockets after GM's Hong Kong tweet China's basketball association says it will suspend cooperation with the Houston Rockets following a tweet over the weekend by the General Manager of the Rockets, Daryl Morey in support of the protesters in Hong Kong.
October 5, 2019 Hong Kong protesters defy mask ban in new round of demonstrations, as city braces for more Hong Kong demonstrators defied a new face mask ban as they took to the streets Saturdays in relatively quieter protests following an evening of violence and unrest.
October 4, 2019 Hong Kong’s Lam bans masks in hardening stance on protests Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam banned protesters from wearing masks Friday in a hardening of the government's stance on the territory's most disruptive crisis since it reverted to Chinese rule in 1997.
October 3, 2019 Reporter’s Notebook: Hong Kong protesters vow to keep fighting as clashes grow violent The mostly young people who take to the streets in Hong Kong seem to have no fear. They want to achieve one thing: democracy.
October 3, 2019 Hong Kong teen shot by police during pro-democracy protests now risks 10-year jail sentence A Hong Kong teenager who is still recovering from a gunshot wound he suffered during pro-democracy protests earlier this week now faces up to a decade in prison after being charged with rioting and attacking police.
