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Rallies underline bitter Hong Kong divide
Published on 17/08/2019
» HONG KONG: Pro-democracy protesters marched on one side of Hong Kong’s famous harbour on Saturday to demand the government heed their demands. Across the water, a pro-government rally called for an end to the often violent protests.
Hong Kong airport faces more turbulence
Reuters, Published on 23/08/2019
» HONG KONG: Hong Kong braced for multiple anti-government demonstrations on Friday and a "stress test" of the airport this weekend, as weeks of protest in the Chinese-ruled city showed no signs of let-up amid rising tension between China and some Western nations.
Hong Kong marches turn ugly again
Published on 31/08/2019
» HONG KONG: Protest marches that began peacefully on Saturday turned ugly as police used a water cannon to push back a hardcore group of demonstrators throwing petrol bombs and rocks outside the Legislative Council headquarters.
A Tiananmen solution in Hong Kong?
Asia focus, Minxin Pei, Published on 02/09/2019
» The crisis in Hong Kong appears to be careening toward a devastating climax. With China's government now using rhetoric reminiscent of the warnings that preceded the Tiananmen Square massacre in June 1989, Hong Kong's pro-democracy protesters -- and, indeed, its democracy -- could well be in grave danger.
Hong Kong protesters vandalise subway station
Associated Press, Published on 22/09/2019
» HONG KONG: Protesters in Hong Kong vandalised a subway station Sunday, smashing surveillance cameras and electronic ticket sensors, as pro-democracy demonstrations took a violent turn once again.
Tour operators calm about Hong Kong
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 28/09/2019
» The Hong Kong protests that have continued since June are unlikely to affect tourism between Thailand and the territory, say Thai tour operators.
Consulate warns Thais in Hong Kong
News, Published on 06/10/2019
» The Royal Thai Consulate in Hong Kong has issued an advisory for people travelling to the territory as mass protests are anticipated in the city centre today and tomorrow.
Hong Kong protests smaller, largely peaceful
Published on 12/10/2019
» HONG KONG: Protesters marching peacefully hit the rain-slick streets of Hong Kong again in multiple locations on Saturday, defying police warnings that they were gathering illegally. Police said rioters tossing petrol bombs also damaged a subway station.
Thai consulate issues Hong Kong advisory
Online Reporters, Published on 26/10/2019
» The Thai consulate office in Hong Kong has urged Thai visitors to the Chinese territory to avoid protest sites during the weekend and on Thursday next week.
Hong Kong (dollar): Open for Business
Published on 30/10/2019
» Hong Kong recently ranked third highest in the World Bank's 2020 "Ease of Doing Business" report, well ahead of much larger economies such as the United States (ranked 6th) and the United Kingdom (ranked 8th).