Hong Kong

Hong Kong authorities begin clearing part of Mong Kok protest site

Hong Kong authorities encountered little resistance as they began clearing part of a pro-democracy p...

Nov 25, 2014 01:27 AM EST

China building South China Sea island big enough for airstrip: report

Satellite images show China is building an island on a reef in the disputed Spratly Islands large en...

Nov 22, 2014 03:15 AM EST

Last British governor of Hong Kong says confront China on rights

Countries should not be afraid to stand up to China over democratic rights in Hong Kong, the last Br...

Nov 20, 2014 11:03 PM EST

Samsung loses bid to freeze Microsoft's U.S. lawsuit over royalties

A U.S. judge has rejected Samsung Electronics Co Ltd’s bid to put Microsoft Corp's lawsuit over sm...

Nov 18, 2014 11:50 PM EST

Hong Kong protesters break into government building as tensions flare again

A small group of Hong Kong pro-democracy protesters broke into the city's legislature via a side doo...

Nov 18, 2014 09:54 PM EST

Hong Kong authorities prepare to clear part of protest site

Hong Kong authorities on Tuesday prepared to clear part of a key area of the heart of the city that ...

Nov 17, 2014 09:48 PM EST

Support for Hong Kong street protests wanes ahead of expected clearance: poll

More than two-thirds of Hong Kong people think pro-democracy demonstrators who have occupied key par...

Nov 17, 2014 02:45 AM EST

In veiled message to China, Obama renews commitment to Asia-Pacific pivot

President Barack Obama sought on Saturday to reassure Asia-Pacific allies about Washington’s strat...

Nov 16, 2014 01:18 AM EST

Hong Kong student leaders blocked from taking democracy fight to Beijing

Three Hong Kong student leaders were stopped from boarding a flight to Beijing on Saturday to take t...

Nov 15, 2014 11:02 PM EST

Hong Kong student protest leaders plan Beijing visit on Saturday

Three Hong Kong student leaders plan to take their fight for greater democracy to Beijing on Saturda...

Nov 13, 2014 09:57 PM EST

Hong Kong protesters told to clear streets or risk arrest

Hong Kong's acting chief executive on Tuesday called on pro-democracy protesters to clear sites they...

Nov 11, 2014 05:12 AM EST

British banker's murder trial in HK adjourned to allow psychiatric reports

A court in Hong Kong on Monday adjourned the trial of a 29-year-old British banker charged with kill...

Nov 09, 2014 11:09 PM EST

Hong Kong's post-handover leader says China won't change mind on democracy: paper

Hong Kong's first leader after its return to Chinese rule says Communist Party leaders in Beijing wi...

Nov 09, 2014 11:00 PM EST

Amnesty calls for release of pro-HK activists before APEC summit

China should release at least 76 people, detained on the mainland for supporting Hong Kong's pro-dem...

Nov 08, 2014 05:01 AM EST

Hong Kong democracy protesters in fresh clashes with police

Hong Kong pro-democracy protesters clashed with police in the densely populated district of Mong Kok...

Nov 05, 2014 11:39 PM EST

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