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Thousands of people took to Hong Kong’s streets Sunday in a new wave of pro-democracy protests. But police fired tear gas after some demonstrators hurled bricks and smoke bombs, breaking a rare pause in violence that has persisted during the six-month-long movement. CBC | World News
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China arrests Belizean, Taiwanese citizens over meddling in Hong Kong affairs
China has arrested a citizen of Belize for allegedly colluding with people in the United States to meddle in the affairs of Hong Kong, the official Guangdong Communist Party newspaper reported on Saturday, citing local authorities. CBC | World News
Read More »Hong Kong protesters urge Britain to back their cause in protest at consulate
Hundreds of Hong Kong pro-democracy activists rallied Friday outside the British Consulate, urging the city’s former colonial ruler to emulate the U.S. and take concrete actions to support their cause, as police ended a blockade of a university campus after 12 days. CBC | World News
Read More »China warns U.S. over Hong Kong law as thousands stage ‘Thanksgiving’ rally
China warned the U.S. on Thursday it would take “firm countermeasures” in response to U.S. legislation backing anti-government protesters in Hong Kong, and said attempts to interfere in the Chinese-ruled city were doomed to fail. CBC | World News
Read More »Trump approves legislation backing Hong Kong protesters despite objection from China
U.S. President Donald Trump signed into law on Wednesday congressional legislation backing protesters in Hong Kong despite angry objections from Beijing, with which he is seeking a deal to end a damaging trade war. CBC | World News
Read More »Humiliated at polls, Hong Kong’s leader acknowledges discontent with government
Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam acknowledged on Tuesday that the record turnout in local elections won by pro-democracy candidates highlighted dissatisfaction with her administration, while appealing for an end to violent protests. CBC | World News
Read More »Pro-democracy opposition wins landslide in Hong Kong elections
Hong Kong’s pro-democracy opposition won a stunning landslide victory in weekend local elections in a clear rebuke to city leader Carrie Lam over her handling of violent protests. CBC | World News
Read More »Hong Kong votes in election seen as referendum on protests
Long lines formed outside Hong Kong polling stations Sunday in elections that have become a barometer of public support for anti-government protests now in their sixth month. CBC | World News
Read More »Ear bitten off, pro-democracy politician sees Sunday elections as a way Hong Kong can express its anger
A pro-democracy district councillor who lost part of his ear in an attack earlier this month continues to campaign ahead of Sunday’s local elections, marking the first time people go to the polls since mass protests began in June. CBC | World News
Read More »New Chinese ambassador doesn’t budge on detainees, Hong Kong during press conference
It’s still up to Canada to mend fences if it wants better relations with China, the country’s new ambassador to Canada suggested today during his first official press conference in Canada. CBC | World News
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