Politics

Pro-democracy protesters march on Sept.15: A grand bargain on universal suffrage should be struck with Beijing.
Opinion

Hong Kong must carve its own place in China's future

Aftermath of protests should bring renewal of purpose to the city

25 September 2019
A pro-democracy protester is arrested by police in a Hong Kong shopping mall on Sept. 22.
Hong Kong protests

Anti-Hong Kong sentiment runs deep in China

Mainlanders feel they are being looked down upon as protests intensify

23 September 2019
Kurt Tong, the top U.S. diplomat in Hong Kong until July, said that foreign governments must speak up for the territory. (Photo by Yuki Kohara)
Interview

Former top US diplomat in Hong Kong calls unrest the 'new normal'

Kurt Tong believes Beijing won't deploy PLA but sees no quick fix from political woes

18 September 2019
Joshua Wong, 22, the pro-democracy Hong Kong activist who rose to prominence leading the Umbrella Movement in 2014, testifies at a hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington on Sept. 17.
Hong Kong protests

Joshua Wong asks US to review Hong Kong's special status

City has already lost much autonomy to Beijing, activist tells congressional panel

18 September 2019
Opening ceremony of the Yangon Stock Exchange center in December 2015: among the bourse's five listees are banks, investment companies and a real estate developer.
Opinion

Asian stock exchanges are getting ahead of themselves

China, Hong Kong and Myanmar's bourses have all made hasty moves recently

16 September 2019
Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam addresses a news conference in Hong Kong on Sept. 5.
Comment

To whom does Hong Kong belong?

Endless standoff brings its citizens into spotlight

15 September 2019
Pro-China supporters cheer after riot police arrived at the Kowloon Bay district in Hong Kong on Saturday. Skirmishes broke out Saturday between supporters of the ongoing protests for democratic reforms in Hong Kong and supporters of the central government at a shopping mall in the semiautonomous Chinese territory.
14 September 2019
Joshua Wong, left, speaks with fellow Hong Kong democracy activist Kai Ping "Brian" Leung at Columbia University in New York on Sept. 13. (Photo by Sara Sekine)
Hong Kong protests

Hong Kong's Joshua Wong heads to Washington to seek US support

Activist says 'voice of the people' to be heard on Capitol Hill

14 September 2019
Pro- and anti-government supporters face off in a Hong Kong shopping mall on Friday.
Hong Kong protests

Hong Kong braces for more protests as police deny march approval

Friday marks deadline for city government to meet student demands

13 September 2019
Hong Kong's skyline from Victoria Peak: Outshined by booming metropolises such as neighboring Shenzhen, Hong Kong's government and business leaders are eager for more robust economic ties to the mainland.
Belt and Road

Hong Kong hosts Belt and Road expo amid ongoing protests

City walks delicate line between business and politics

12 September 2019
While economic inequality has magnified political frustrations in Hong Kong, it is a loss of freedoms that has driven the protests.
Opinion

To end Hong Kong unrest, China must empower city leaders

'One country, two systems' formula can still be salvaged

12 September 2019
Li Ka-shing urged Hong Kong authorities to show "magnanimity" toward young protesters in an apparent call for restraint.
Hong Kong protests

Li Ka-shing urges Hong Kong protesters to see 'big picture'

Billionaire suggests understanding on both sides can help calm unrest

11 September 2019
Charoen Pokphand Group's chairman Dhanin Chearavanont, pictured in March 2013, felt he needed to show that his group was in line with China's position.
Opinion

Southeast Asian companies fear China reaching beyond its borders

Treatment of Cathay Pacific highlights risks for angering Beijing

11 September 2019
The demonstrations have long since broadened into calls for more democracy and many protesters have pledged to fight on.
Hong Kong protests

Hong Kong protesters call on Trump to 'liberate' city

Demonstration continues despite Carrie Lam's concession

8 September 2019
Local developers including SHK Properties have been among the most-affected parties since mass demonstrations began in Hong Kong in June.
Hong Kong protests

Xi brings in 'firefighter' Wang Qishan in bid to calm Hong Kong

Protesters say Beijing concession on extradition bill is too little, too late

6 September 2019
Protesters are calling for the resignation of Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam.
Hong Kong protests

Five things to know about Hong Kong's extradition bill retraction

Protesters plan more demonstrations over excessive police action and other issues

5 September 2019
Carrie Lam reserved considerable room for maneuver.
Opinion

Carrie Lam's concession is not going to stop Hong Kong protests

She must satisfy four further demands to reassure China will not dominate

5 September 2019
Hong Kong's Chief Executive Carrie Lam arrives to address a news conference in the city on Thursday.
Hong Kong protests

Hong Kong chief says Beijing backs her move to drop extradition bill

Lam says Chinese officials 'respect my decision' to withdraw legislation

5 September 2019
People walk past a big screen replaying Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam announcing the formal withdrawal of the extradition bill on Sept. 4.
Hong Kong protests

Hong Kong leader withdraws extradition bill

Carrie Lam bows to one protester demand, but critics say 'too little, too late'

4 September 2019
Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam at a news conference on Sept. 3: "I have never tendered a resignation to the Central People of Government."
Hong Kong protests

Beijing signals possible intervention as Hong Kong's Lam stays on

City's leader says stepping down an 'easy choice,' but remains committed to job

3 September 2019
Rebecca Sy, chair of the flight attendants union at Cathay Dragon, who was dismissed by the company is on stage during a rally in Hong Kong on Aug. 28.
Hong Kong protests

I was sacked by Cathay after speaking out about Hong Kong protests

People will not be cowed by Beijing's grip on businesses

3 September 2019
Without a clear marching route, protesters coordinated among themselves.
Opinion

China does not understand Hong Kong's leaderless movement

Arrest of Joshua Wong and others will not quell protests

2 September 2019
A fire burns on Aug. 31 after Hong Kong protesters threw Molotov cocktails during a clash with riot police. 
Most read in 2019

Xinhua warns 'end is coming' for Hong Kong protesters

Chinese state media blasts West for attempting to 'kidnap' the city

2 September 2019
A demonstrator stands next to a burning barricade during a protest in Hong Kong on Aug. 31.
Hong Kong protests

Hong Kong police shoot water cannon as protesters set fires

Arrests of prominent activists seen as fuel for demonstrators

31 August 2019
Pro-democracy activists Joshua Wong, left, and Agnes Chow arrive at the Eastern Court by police van on Aug. 30.
Opinion

Arrests of Hong Kong democracy activists will only galvanize protests

Arbitrary detentions highlight Carrie Lam's 'hypocritical' call for dialogue

31 August 2019