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Explainer: Why is a new law in Hong Kong about the Chinese national anthem so controversial?
The law was approved by Hong Kong legislators on Thursday.
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Jun 6th 2020, 7:45 AM
New Hong Kong law bans insults to China's national anthem
Today protesters defied a ban against a mass vigil commemorating the Tienanmen anniversary.
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Jun 4th 2020, 1:36 PM
UK and China clash as Boris Johnson offers 'route to citizenship' for 3 million Hong Kong residents
The UK offer follows China’s decision to impose a new security law on Hong Kong.
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Jun 3rd 2020, 9:31 PM
'It's not as attractive as it was': New security law puts pressure on businesses in Hong Kong
Chinese leaders said the new law was needed to combat unspecified threats in the semi-autonomous region.
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May 29th 2020, 8:35 AM
Three politicians ejected from Hong Kong chamber amid China anthem debate
One of the politicians was forcibly carried out of the legislative chamber by security forces.
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May 28th 2020, 8:22 AM
Thousands of protesters gather in Hong Kong before legislators debate national anthem law
In the Central business district, police shot pepper balls at protesters and searched several people.
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May 27th 2020, 9:08 AM
Thousands protest in Hong Kong over China security law proposal
The scenes today were the most intense in months.
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May 24th 2020, 4:47 PM
Police fire tear gas as hundreds take to Hong Kong streets to protest China security proposals
Protesters chanted slogans such as ‘Stand with Hong Kong’ as they gathered in a popular shopping district.
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May 24th 2020, 8:14 AM
'This is the end of Hong Kong': China proposes controversial security laws
The proposal follows major protests in Hong Kong last year.
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May 21st 2020, 11:59 PM
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
Police arrest more than 200 protesters in Hong Kong
A pro-democracy movement has shown signs of reviving in recent weeks as the coronavirus threat eases.
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May 11th 2020, 12:45 PM
Unrest returns to Hong Kong as politicians battle for key committee position
Hong Kong reopened in recent days after riding out the Covid-19 health emergency.
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May 8th 2020, 5:53 PM
Hong Kong bookseller defies Beijing orders and reopens bookshop in Taiwan
Lam Wing-kee was a bookseller from Hong Kong who disappeared and then reappeared in custody of mainland China’s authorities.
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Apr 25th 2020, 1:41 PM
Hong Kong activists arrested over last year's democracy protests
Last year’s rallies morphed into a wider movement calling for greater freedoms from Beijing.
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Apr 18th 2020, 10:39 AM
Countries around the world are assessing Covid-19's impact on St Patrick's Day celebrations
In some countries, St Patrick’s Day events have already been cancelled.
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Feb 27th 2020, 6:00 AM
Armed robbers steal hundreds of toilet rolls in Hong Kong amid coronavirus panic-buying
Supermarkets have found themselves unable to restock toilet paper quickly enough.
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Feb 17th 2020, 8:46 AM
Opening a new 'gateway': Why Q3 Medical is looking east to Hong Kong for its stock flotation
The medtech business is the first Irish-incorporated applicant to get a green-light to pursue a listing there.
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Feb 13th 2020, 4:16 PM
Whistleblower doctor who raised alarm about coronavirus dies from the illness
More than 630 people in China have now died from the virus.
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Feb 7th 2020, 7:29 AM
At least 10 people infected with coronavirus on board Japan cruise ship
Tests are being carried out on samples taken from 273 of the 3,711 people on board.
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Feb 5th 2020, 8:18 AM
Graffiti painted on Copenhagen’s Little Mermaid statue
The statue was created in tribute to Danish storyteller Hans Christian Andersen.
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Jan 13th 2020, 2:50 PM
Lowry left with work to do on final day in Hong Kong as he sits six shots off the lead
A third-round 68 has slightly hampered the Offaly man’s progress.
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Jan 11th 2020, 9:37 AM
Lowry gets into gear at Hong Kong Open with second round 66
Lowry is four shots off the lead held by Wade Ormsby.
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Jan 10th 2020, 1:19 PM
Lowry headline act as Hong Kong Open set to go ahead 6 weeks after postponement
Pro-democracy protests have gripped the city in recent months.
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Jan 8th 2020, 8:57 AM
Tens of thousands march in Hong Kong pro-democracy rally after police use tear gas in clashes
The city has been battered by nearly seven months of unrest, which was sparked by a proposal to allow extraditions to mainland China.
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Jan 1st 2020, 11:12 AM
Lowry to kickstart Ryder Cup bid by headlining protest-delayed Hong Kong Open
The event was postponed as the city struggled with months of sometimes violent pro-democracy protests.
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Dec 18th 2019, 7:31 PM
Police fire tear gas at Hong Kong protesters in end to temporary lull
Police say radical protesters threw bricks at officers and tossed traffic cones at a police vehicle.
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Dec 16th 2019, 6:55 AM
Opinion: 'Hong Kong people are more tolerant of radical protest because of guilt - not anger'
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.
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Dec 3rd 2019, 5:40 PM
Trump provokes fury from China after signing bill supporting Hong Kong protesters
The US President reluctantly signed the bill, which had bipartisan support.
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Nov 28th 2019, 7:12 AM
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
Hong Kong voters wait in hundred metre-long queues to cast their ballot in elections
One-third of registered voters had cast their ballot in the first five hours.
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Nov 24th 2019, 7:42 AM
US Senate angers China after it unanimously passes bill supporting democracy in Hong Kong
A measure banning the sale of tear gas, rubber bullets and other equipment that have been used by security forces was also approved.
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Nov 20th 2019, 7:06 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
Hong Kong: Student protesters escape police siege by climbing down ropes to waiting motorbikes
Police said they had fired three live rounds at a protest site near the university.
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Nov 18th 2019, 2:17 PM
Hong Kong police officer shot with arrow as violence escalates
Protesters also set an overhead footbridge on fire.
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Nov 17th 2019, 5:10 PM
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
Irish students studying in Hong Kong forced to return to Ireland amid violent protests on campus
Students from UCD, Trinity College and NUIG are in discussions about returning as a result of the protests.
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Nov 14th 2019, 4:14 PM
Universities on shutdown in Hong Kong as foreign students are encouraged to leave over violent protests
It follows five months of unrest from pro-democracy protesters.
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Nov 14th 2019, 8:05 AM
Students armed with petrol bombs - and bows and arrows - clash with police overnight in Hong Kong
Hong Kong’s underground subway system was closed amid further violence overnight.
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Nov 13th 2019, 7:28 AM
Man set on fire and protester shot by Hong Kong police as demonstrations continue
Another demonstrator died in the city on Friday as protests continue.
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Nov 11th 2019, 9:13 AM
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