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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
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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
Read More »Hong Kong holds its breath ahead of polls amid lull in violence
Hong Kong is holding its breath ahead of elections on Sunday, which carry added significance after brutal attacks on candidates and months of unrest by protesters seeking the freedom to choose their own leader. CBC | World News
Read More »Protesters stay holed up on Hong Kong campus surrounded by riot police
Fewer than 100 protesters remained holed up in a Hong Kong university on Thursday as riot police encircled the campus, with some activists still desperately searching for ways to escape while others hid. CBC | World News
Read More »Options fade for last Hong Kong campus protesters as U.S. bill angers China
The last band of anti-government protesters trapped inside a besieged Hong Kong university were weighing a narrowing range of options early on Wednesday as police outside appeared ready to simply wait them out. CBC | World News
Read More »Hong Kong leader urges peaceful resolution of campus standoff
Hong Kong’s embattled leader Carrie Lam said on Tuesday she hoped a standoff between police and a hold-out group of anti-government protesters at a university could be resolved, as the Canadian government confirms it is aware of Canadians “affected” by the standoff. CBC | World News
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