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# hong-kong - Saturday 11 January, 2020

From The42 Lowry left with work to do on final day in Hong Kong as he sits six shots off the lead Sunday Funday

Lowry left with work to do on final day in Hong Kong as he sits six shots off the lead

Jan 11th 2020, 9:37 AM 4,803 Views 3 Comments

A third-round 68 has slightly hampered the Offaly man’s progress.

# hong-kong - Friday 10 January, 2020

From The42 Lowry gets into gear at Hong Kong Open with second round 66 On The Move

Lowry gets into gear at Hong Kong Open with second round 66

Jan 10th 2020, 1:19 PM 6,968 Views 1 Comment

Lowry is four shots off the lead held by Wade Ormsby.

# hong-kong - Wednesday 8 January, 2020

From The42 Lowry headline act as Hong Kong Open set to go ahead 6 weeks after postponement

Lowry headline act as Hong Kong Open set to go ahead 6 weeks after postponement

Jan 8th 2020, 8:57 AM 4,062 Views 1 Comment

Pro-democracy protests have gripped the city in recent months.

# hong-kong - Wednesday 1 January, 2020

Tens of thousands march in Hong Kong pro-democracy rally after police use tear gas in clashes China

Tens of thousands march in Hong Kong pro-democracy rally after police use tear gas in clashes

Jan 1st 2020, 11:12 AM 6,585 Views 7 Comments

The city has been battered by nearly seven months of unrest, which was sparked by a proposal to allow extraditions to mainland China.

# hong-kong - Wednesday 18 December, 2019

From The42 Lowry to kickstart Ryder Cup bid by headlining protest-delayed Hong Kong Open Champion Golfer

Lowry to kickstart Ryder Cup bid by headlining protest-delayed Hong Kong Open

Dec 18th 2019, 7:31 PM 5,608 Views 1 Comment

The event was postponed as the city struggled with months of sometimes violent pro-democracy protests.

# hong-kong - Monday 16 December, 2019

Police fire tear gas at Hong Kong protesters in end to temporary lull MONGKOK DISTRICT

Police fire tear gas at Hong Kong protesters in end to temporary lull

Dec 16th 2019, 6:55 AM 4,391 Views No Comments

Police say radical protesters threw bricks at officers and tossed traffic cones at a police vehicle.

# hong-kong - Tuesday 3 December, 2019

Opinion: 'Hong Kong people are more tolerant of radical protest because of guilt - not anger' Hong Kong

Opinion: 'Hong Kong people are more tolerant of radical protest because of guilt - not anger'

Dec 3rd 2019, 5:40 PM 7,471 Views 5 Comments

Dr Chung Kam Kwok, a Research Fellow at Trinity College, gives some background to the violent protests seen in 2019 and asks what’s next for the territory.

# hong-kong - Thursday 28 November, 2019

Trump provokes fury from China after signing bill supporting Hong Kong protesters Diplomacy

Trump provokes fury from China after signing bill supporting Hong Kong protesters

Nov 28th 2019, 7:12 AM 11,242 Views 26 Comments

The US President reluctantly signed the bill, which had bipartisan support.

# hong-kong - Tuesday 26 November, 2019

Hong Kong leader refuses to offer concessions as China State media bemoans election 'dirty tricks' Denial

Hong Kong leader refuses to offer concessions as China State media bemoans election 'dirty tricks'

Nov 26th 2019, 7:05 AM 10,352 Views 10 Comments

Carrie Lam vowed to “engage the people” but stopped short of offering concessions to anti-government protesters.

# hong-kong - Monday 25 November, 2019

Hong Kong leader to 'listen humbly' after pro-democracy parties crush opposition at local elections Carrie Lam

Hong Kong leader to 'listen humbly' after pro-democracy parties crush opposition at local elections

Nov 25th 2019, 7:03 AM 16,267 Views 9 Comments

The Labour Party in Hong Kong attributed to the victory to the “sweat, blood and tears” of protesters.

# hong-kong - Sunday 24 November, 2019

Hong Kong voters wait in hundred metre-long queues to cast their ballot in elections Democracy

Hong Kong voters wait in hundred metre-long queues to cast their ballot in elections

Nov 24th 2019, 7:42 AM 7,569 Views 4 Comments

One-third of registered voters had cast their ballot in the first five hours.

# hong-kong - Wednesday 20 November, 2019

US Senate angers China after it unanimously passes bill supporting democracy in Hong Kong Democracy

US Senate angers China after it unanimously passes bill supporting democracy in Hong Kong

Nov 20th 2019, 7:06 AM 8,418 Views 22 Comments

A measure banning the sale of tear gas, rubber bullets and other equipment that have been used by security forces was also approved.

# hong-kong - Tuesday 19 November, 2019

Families hold anxious vigil outside Hong Kong university as 100 protesters remain besieged Protesters

Families hold anxious vigil outside Hong Kong university as 100 protesters remain besieged

Nov 19th 2019, 7:08 AM 6,477 Views 7 Comments

Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam has called for a peaceful end to the siege.

# hong-kong - Monday 18 November, 2019

Hong Kong: Student protesters escape police siege by climbing down ropes to waiting motorbikes Tensions

Hong Kong: Student protesters escape police siege by climbing down ropes to waiting motorbikes

Updated Nov 18th 2019, 2:17 PM 20,450 Views 28 Comments

Police said they had fired three live rounds at a protest site near the university.

# hong-kong - Sunday 17 November, 2019

Hong Kong police officer shot with arrow as violence escalates Protests

Hong Kong police officer shot with arrow as violence escalates

Nov 17th 2019, 5:10 PM 15,026 Views 36 Comments

Protesters also set an overhead footbridge on fire.

# hong-kong - Friday 15 November, 2019

Man dies in Hong Kong as government condemns 'malicious' protests Death

Man dies in Hong Kong as government condemns 'malicious' protests

Nov 15th 2019, 7:18 AM 9,847 Views 14 Comments

The 70-year-old man was hit on the head with a brick.

# hong-kong - Thursday 14 November, 2019

Irish students studying in Hong Kong forced to return to Ireland amid violent protests on campus Chaos

Irish students studying in Hong Kong forced to return to Ireland amid violent protests on campus

Nov 14th 2019, 4:14 PM 15,761 Views 12 Comments

Students from UCD, Trinity College and NUIG are in discussions about returning as a result of the protests.

Universities on shutdown in Hong Kong as foreign students are encouraged to leave over violent protests Shutdown

Universities on shutdown in Hong Kong as foreign students are encouraged to leave over violent protests

Nov 14th 2019, 8:05 AM 7,144 Views 7 Comments

It follows five months of unrest from pro-democracy protesters.

# hong-kong - Wednesday 13 November, 2019

Students armed with petrol bombs - and bows and arrows - clash with police overnight in Hong Kong Violence

Students armed with petrol bombs - and bows and arrows - clash with police overnight in Hong Kong

Nov 13th 2019, 7:28 AM 7,676 Views 13 Comments

Hong Kong’s underground subway system was closed amid further violence overnight.

# hong-kong - Monday 11 November, 2019

Man set on fire and protester shot by Hong Kong police as demonstrations continue Shooting

Man set on fire and protester shot by Hong Kong police as demonstrations continue

Updated Nov 11th 2019, 9:13 AM 19,257 Views 32 Comments

Another demonstrator died in the city on Friday as protests continue.

# hong-kong - Sunday 10 November, 2019

Subway, shops vandalised in Hong Kong as experts warn independent review of police force needed Protests

Subway, shops vandalised in Hong Kong as experts warn independent review of police force needed

Nov 10th 2019, 10:48 AM 8,448 Views 9 Comments

Hong Kong asked international experts to assist in reviewing the force’s response to protests.

# hong-kong - Friday 8 November, 2019

Fresh outrage as Hong Kong student dies after falling during clashes with police Fatality

Fresh outrage as Hong Kong student dies after falling during clashes with police

Nov 8th 2019, 7:25 AM 7,305 Views 7 Comments

Alex Chow was taken unconscious to hospital early on Monday morning following late-night clashes.

# hong-kong - Sunday 3 November, 2019

Five wounded as knife attack caps day of Hong Kong political chaos Violence

Five wounded as knife attack caps day of Hong Kong political chaos

Nov 3rd 2019, 6:00 PM 7,130 Views 6 Comments

Flashmob rallies erupted inside multiple shopping centres across the international finance hub.

Chinese news agency slams ‘barbaric’ attack on its Hong Kong office by protesters Hong Kong

Chinese news agency slams ‘barbaric’ attack on its Hong Kong office by protesters

Nov 3rd 2019, 11:54 AM 7,656 Views 9 Comments

More protests were being planned in seven districts today.

# hong-kong - Saturday 2 November, 2019

Hong Kong protesters target Chinese state-owned news agency in latest round of marches Hong Kong

Hong Kong protesters target Chinese state-owned news agency in latest round of marches

Updated Nov 2nd 2019, 11:17 AM 7,035 Views 10 Comments

Earlier, police fired tear gas and a water cannon after some protesters hurled petrol bombs.

# hong-kong - Sunday 20 October, 2019

Protesters ignore ban to clash with police in Hong Kong Police Ban

Protesters ignore ban to clash with police in Hong Kong

Oct 20th 2019, 3:30 PM 6,847 Views 5 Comments

Unrest in the city continued today despite a police ban.

# hong-kong - Wednesday 16 October, 2019

'Carrie Lam step down!': Chaotic scenes in Hong Kong legislature as hecklers shout down major speech Crisis This post contains videos

'Carrie Lam step down!': Chaotic scenes in Hong Kong legislature as hecklers shout down major speech

Oct 16th 2019, 7:34 AM 9,274 Views 5 Comments

The speech by chief executive Carrie Lam was billed as an attempt to win hearts and minds after four months of seething pro-democracy protests.

# hong-kong - Monday 14 October, 2019

Xi Jinping warns of 'smashed' bodies and 'bones ground to powder' as Hong Kong protests continue Hong Kong

Xi Jinping warns of 'smashed' bodies and 'bones ground to powder' as Hong Kong protests continue

Oct 14th 2019, 8:20 AM 15,253 Views 13 Comments

He made the comments during a visit to Nepal at the weekend.

# hong-kong - Tuesday 8 October, 2019

Hong Kong 'won't rule out' Chinese help over protests Carrie Lam

Hong Kong 'won't rule out' Chinese help over protests

Oct 8th 2019, 6:55 AM 7,188 Views 6 Comments

The financial hub has been gripped by four months of rallies.

# hong-kong - Sunday 6 October, 2019

Fresh protests begin as Hong Kong court rejects a challenge to the 'face mask ban' Rallies

Fresh protests begin as Hong Kong court rejects a challenge to the 'face mask ban'

Oct 6th 2019, 8:45 AM 8,374 Views 5 Comments

Thousands of protesters have been staging unsanctioned flashmob rallies across the city.

# hong-kong - Saturday 5 October, 2019

Teenager in serious condition after being shot in fresh Hong Kong protests Unrest

Teenager in serious condition after being shot in fresh Hong Kong protests

Oct 5th 2019, 7:40 AM 8,702 Views 17 Comments

The incident is understood to have triggered another wave of mass protests overnight.

# hong-kong - Friday 4 October, 2019

Hong Kong: Anger as masks ban at rallies following months of protests Protests

Hong Kong: Anger as masks ban at rallies following months of protests

Oct 4th 2019, 4:14 PM 5,734 Views 6 Comments

The ban was imposed under a colonial-era emergency ordinance that was last used over half a decade ago.

# hong-kong - Tuesday 1 October, 2019

Protester shot by police as violence escalates in Hong Kong Violent Clashes

Protester shot by police as violence escalates in Hong Kong

Updated Oct 1st 2019, 12:25 PM 13,777 Views 36 Comments

Protesters had taken to the streets as mainland China marks 70 years of communist rule.

# hong-kong - Saturday 28 September, 2019

Tear gas and bricks: Renewed clashes as Hong Kong marks five years since Umbrella protests Umbrella Movement

Tear gas and bricks: Renewed clashes as Hong Kong marks five years since Umbrella protests

Sep 28th 2019, 5:01 PM 5,289 Views 7 Comments

Tens of thousands crammed into a park outside the city’s parliament this afternoon.

# hong-kong - Saturday 21 September, 2019

Hong Kong protests roll into their 16th weekend - and show few signs of ending Clashes

Hong Kong protests roll into their 16th weekend - and show few signs of ending

Sep 21st 2019, 4:44 PM 6,688 Views 9 Comments

The clashes with police were less sustained than the intense battles of previous weekends.

# hong-kong - Sunday 15 September, 2019

Tear gas and water cannons used against Hong Kong democracy protesters Clashes

Tear gas and water cannons used against Hong Kong democracy protesters

Sep 15th 2019, 12:32 PM 6,636 Views 9 Comments

Tens of thousands of people took to the streets again today in Hong Kong.

# hong-kong - Thursday 12 September, 2019

Cathay Pacific announces it is suspending its Dublin-Hong Kong service Grounded

Cathay Pacific announces it is suspending its Dublin-Hong Kong service

Sep 12th 2019, 8:55 AM 37,564 Views 22 Comments

The non-stop flights will be shelved from November until March 2020.

# hong-kong - Monday 9 September, 2019

Hong Kong protesters march to US consulate to increase pressure on Beijing Democracy

Hong Kong protesters march to US consulate to increase pressure on Beijing

Sep 9th 2019, 8:37 AM 6,539 Views 20 Comments

Millions of Hong Kongers have protested in the past three months.

# hong-kong - Thursday 5 September, 2019

Hong Kong leader calls for dialogue as extradition bill withdrawal slammed as 'too little, too late' Hong Kong

Hong Kong leader calls for dialogue as extradition bill withdrawal slammed as 'too little, too late'

Sep 5th 2019, 7:30 AM 6,835 Views 5 Comments

Carrie Lam announced yesterday that she is scrapping the controversial extradition bill.

# hong-kong - Wednesday 4 September, 2019

Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam says she will withdraw controversial extradition bill Hong Kong

Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam says she will withdraw controversial extradition bill

Sep 4th 2019, 11:15 AM 10,724 Views 22 Comments

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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