China summons US ambassador over Trump’s Hong Kong bills
The human rights legislation has sparked a furious reaction in Beijing.
The human rights legislation has sparked a furious reaction in Beijing.
Hardcore protesters occupied the campus for nearly two weeks.
A police siege at a university also appeared to be winding down on Wednesday.
Locals strongly showed their feelings towards pro-Beijing groups in the council polls.
Carrie Lam has said, however, she will accelerate dialogues on addressing the grievances of pro-democracy protesters.
The opposition won a landslide in local elections that were being seen as a backing of the widespread and enduring protests.
The result after months of protests is seen as a rebuke to pro-Beijing leader Carrie Lam.
Hong Kong’s largest pro-Beijing political party suffered the biggest setback, with at least 155 of its 182 candidates defeated.
People turned out in droves to vote.
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City leader Carrie Lam said 600 people had left the Hong Kong Polytechnic campus, including 200 who are under 18 years old.
The Chinese ambassador to the UK has accused the Government of ‘making irresponsible remarks’ about Hong Kong.
Pro-democracy activists say the government may use the escalating violence as a reason to cancel elections.
Petrol bombs and fires lit up the night in the semi-autonomous city.
The protests began over a proposed extradition law and have expanded to include demands for greater democracy and police accountability.