Tag Archives: Hong Kong

Legislators, Rights Advocates Urge More US Action on Hong Kong Reforms

0D710126-ACFB-479C-ABEF-86C749AA9AA2_w640_r1_s_cx0_cy11_cw0FILE – From right: Prince Wong, Joshua Wong and Isabella Lo walk at the occupied area outside government headquarters during their hunger strike in Hong Kong Wednesday, Dec.3, 2014.

June 13, 2015 9:28 AM

Members of U.S. Congress and human rights groups are urging the U.S. government to do more for Hong Kong’s democracy ahead of a vote next week in Hong Kong on the territory’s Continue reading

Hong Kong’s Young People Feel Less Invested in Fight for Democracy on Mainland

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Tens of thousands gathered at the candlelight vigil at Victoria Park, Hong Kong, on Thursday to mark the 26th anniversary of the military crackdown on protests in Tiananmen Square, Beijing. Credit Tyrone Siu/Reuters

HONG KONG — For the first time in years, Hui King-to chose not to take part in the candlelight vigil in Victoria Park here commemorating those who died during Continue reading

Hong Kong Vigil Held on Tiananmen Anniversary

3321BC09-EAF9-4ADE-8695-EBFB39035407_w640_r1_s_cx0_cy2_cw0To mark Beijing’s Tiananmen Square crackdown in 1989, thousands of people attend an annual candlelight vigil at the Victoria Park in Hong Kong, June 4, 2015.

Last updated on: June 04, 2015 11:04 AM

HONG KONG—In Hong Kong’s Victoria Park, people each year gather for an annual candlelight vigil to remember the victims of China’s 1989 crackdown on pro-democracy protesters Continue reading

Hong Kong Marks June 4 Massacre Anniversary Amid Discord Over Its Own Future

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image (18)Hong Kong Federation of Social Work Students oommemorates the massacre at Tiananmen Square, June 4, 2015.
From the group’s Facebook

Tens of thousands of people gathered in parks and public spaces in Hong Kong on Thursday to commemorate the 26th anniversary of the military crackdown on the 1989 democracy Continue reading

For Now, Hong Kong Remains a Focus For Tiananmen Massacre Anniversary

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Pro-democracy demonstrators march to Beijing’s Liaison Office in Hong Kong, May 31, 2015.
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Many of the hundreds of thousands of people who thronged the streets at the height of Hong Kong’s 79-day Umbrella Movement for universal suffrage Continue reading

China pressure suspected as Malaysia bars Hong Kong teen activist

Student leader Joshua Wong is scolded by government supporters (L) during a promotional event on electoral reform in Hong Kong, China April 25, 2015. REUTERS/Tyrone Siu

Student leader Joshua Wong is scolded by government supporters (L) during a promotional event on electoral reform in Hong Kong, China April 25, 2015. REUTERS/Tyrone Siu

Tue May 26, 2015 8:19am EDT

KUALA LUMPUR/HONG KONG | BY ANURADHA RAGHU AND SHAN KAO
Student leader Joshua Wong is scolded by government supporters (L) during a promotional event on electoral reform in Hong Kong, China April 25, 2015.
REUTERS/TYRONE SIU

Malaysia on Tuesday denied entry to a prominent teenage Hong Kong activist for a Continue reading

Tensions Mount in Hong Kong Ahead of Tiananmen Anniversary

9E27C609-8883-4DCD-8C2F-6DC6434E967E_w640_r1_s_cx0_cy8_cw0FILE – Chinese men walk on Tiananmen Square, March 5, 2015.
Shannon Van Sant

May 20, 2015 8:42 AM

HONG KONG—June 4 will mark the anniversary of the 1989 crackdown in Tiananmen Square, and as in years past, Hong Kong residents will mark the date with massive Continue reading

Hong Kong’s Tiananmen Massacre Museum Under Pressure: Activists

2015-05-11

6d511801-eda3-47d8-9923-d7f917639cfeHong Kong citizens attend a candlelight vigil in Victoria Park to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Tiananmen crackdown on June 4, 2014.
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Hong Kong activists running a museum dedicated to the 1989 student-led protests in Beijing’s Tiananmen Square Continue reading