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September 15, 2019

Hong Kong police deploy water cannons amid clashes with protesters in 15th consecutive weekend of unrest

The streets of downtown Hong Kong turned into the site of clashes between protesters and police on Sunday as the political turmoil continues in the global financial center for a 15th straight weekend.

September 13, 2019

Organizers postpone Hong Kong WTA event due to protests

The Hong Kong Open tennis tournament was postponed indefinitely Friday because of widespread protests in the region.

September 11, 2019

Hong Kong soccer fans boo Chinese national anthem at World Cup qualifier

Hong Kong soccer fans loudly booed when the Chinese national anthem blared from the speakers prior to the start of a World Cup qualifier match against Iran on Tuesday.

September 6, 2019

Gingrich and Whiton: Trump can support Hong Kong freedom fighters with these actions

The Trump administration can take four practical steps to help the people of Hong Kong.

September 5, 2019

Hong Kong’s Carrie Lam says withdrawal of extradition bill own decision, not Beijing’s

Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam on Thursday insisted the decision to withdraw the controversial extradition bill that sparked months of tense protests was her government’s own decision, and not the central Chinese government’s.

September 4, 2019

Hong Kong’s Carrie Lam formally withdraws extradition bill

Carrie Lam, Hong Kong’s embattled chief executive, formally withdrew the controversial extradition bill that sparked months of tense protests that played out on an international stage.

September 2, 2019

Hong Kong's Lam says she 'never tendered a resignation' amid leaked audio that she would 'quit' if she could

The embattled leader of Hong Kong was caught on a leaked audio recording reportedly saying she would “quit” if she could after causing “unforgivable havoc,” however reiterated Tuesday that she hasn’t resigned because it would be the easy way out.

September 2, 2019

Hong Kong students skip first day of school to hold anti-government protests

In the latest installment of the unrest convulsing Hong Kong, thousands of students bypassed the first day of the new school term on Monday to join the quest for democratic reforms.

September 1, 2019

Train to Hong Kong airport suspended after violent protests

The operator of the express train to Hong Kong's airport has suspended service as pro-democracy protesters gathered there following a day of violent clashes with police.

September 1, 2019

Hong Kong police storm subway with batons as protests rage

Protesters in Hong Kong threw gasoline bombs at government headquarters and set fires in the streets, while police stormed a subway car and hit passengers with batons and pepper spray in scenes that seem certain to inflame tensions further in a city riven by nearly three months of pro-democracy demonstrations.