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2022
Hong Kong leader appointment violates democratic norms: EU foreign policy chief
John Lee, who oversaw the crackdown on Hong Kong’s democracy movement, was appointed Hong Kong leader on Sunday by a small committee of Beijing loyalists.
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May 8th 2022, 11:41 AM
Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam says she will not seek second term
Lam’s five years in office saw massive pro-democracy protests and the implementation of a controversial national security law.
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Apr 4th 2022, 11:08 AM
Hong Kong to create more 'national security' crimes
Chief Executive Carrie Lam made the announcement, but did not outline what the new crimes would be.
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Jan 12th 2022, 8:35 AM
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Ninety protesters arrested in Hong Kong over demonstrations against delayed election
Hong Kong elections were due to have taken place today but were postponed for a year by the authorities.
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Sep 6th 2020, 4:35 PM
Hong Kong leader says coronavirus now spreading 'out of control'
So far, 12 people have died after contracting the virus in Hong Kong – four in the last fortnight.
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Jul 19th 2020, 3:34 PM
Coveney raises concerns over new security law in Hong Kong as thousands defy ban on protests
Under the new law, certain political views and symbols became illegal overnight.
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Jul 1st 2020, 10:35 PM
China passes controversial Hong Kong security law after anti-government protests
Human rights groups have warned the law could target opposition politicians.
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Jun 30th 2020, 6:55 AM
Hong Kong watchdog says police only used force to protect their safety during pro-democracy protests
Although described as independent, the council is appointed by Hong Kong chief executive Carrie Lam.
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May 15th 2020, 10:24 PM
Hong Kong leader refuses to offer concessions as China State media bemoans election 'dirty tricks'
Carrie Lam vowed to “engage the people” but stopped short of offering concessions to anti-government protesters.
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Nov 26th 2019, 7:05 AM
Hong Kong leader to 'listen humbly' after pro-democracy parties crush opposition at local elections
The Labour Party in Hong Kong attributed to the victory to the “sweat, blood and tears” of protesters.
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Nov 25th 2019, 7:03 AM
Families hold anxious vigil outside Hong Kong university as 100 protesters remain besieged
Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam has called for a peaceful end to the siege.
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Nov 19th 2019, 7:08 AM
Man dies in Hong Kong as government condemns 'malicious' protests
The 70-year-old man was hit on the head with a brick.
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Nov 15th 2019, 7:18 AM
Subway, shops vandalised in Hong Kong as experts warn independent review of police force needed
Hong Kong asked international experts to assist in reviewing the force’s response to protests.
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Nov 10th 2019, 10:48 AM
Hong Kong protesters target Chinese state-owned news agency in latest round of marches
Earlier, police fired tear gas and a water cannon after some protesters hurled petrol bombs.
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Nov 2nd 2019, 11:17 AM
Hong Kong 'won't rule out' Chinese help over protests
The financial hub has been gripped by four months of rallies.
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Oct 8th 2019, 6:55 AM
Hong Kong protesters march to US consulate to increase pressure on Beijing
Millions of Hong Kongers have protested in the past three months.
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Sep 9th 2019, 8:37 AM
Hong Kong leader calls for dialogue as extradition bill withdrawal slammed as 'too little, too late'
Carrie Lam announced yesterday that she is scrapping the controversial extradition bill.
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Sep 5th 2019, 7:30 AM
Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam says she will withdraw controversial extradition bill
Withdrawing the bill is a key demands of protesters who have taken to the streets in their millions in recent weeks.
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Sep 4th 2019, 11:15 AM
Hong Kong leader vows to stay on despite leaked recording
A recording was released of Carrie Lam telling business leaders that she wanted to stand down.
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Sep 3rd 2019, 7:21 AM
Chaos at Hong Kong airport as riot police clash with pro-democracy protesters staging sit-in
Arrival and departure halls have once again been blocked by thousands of demonstrators.
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Aug 13th 2019, 8:18 PM
Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam says China extradition bill is 'dead'
However, she stopped short of demands to immediately withdraw the bill.
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Jul 9th 2019, 7:03 AM
Hong Kong's leader condemns 'extreme use of violence' by masked protesters
Meanwhile, China’s central government has condemned the ransaking of the legislature yesterday.
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Jul 2nd 2019, 7:42 AM
Hong Kong leader apologises for extradition crisis but refuses to resign
Hong Kong Leader Carrie Sham apologised at a press conference today.
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Jun 18th 2019, 3:05 PM
Hong Kong leader apologises for handling of extradition bill
Lam’s apology fell short of protester demands that she resign.
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Jun 17th 2019, 7:52 AM
Tens of thousands hit Hong Kong streets in anger at extradition law
Protesters are calling for the city’s leader Carrie Lam to step down; Lam apologised again today.
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Jun 16th 2019, 11:35 AM
Hong Kong leader suspends divisive extradition bill ahead of further protests
More mass protests are expected today, forcing politicians to consider putting the bill on hold to “cool citizens down”.
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Jun 15th 2019, 8:30 AM