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Heads bowed and dressed in black, schoolmates of a teenage demonstrator shot at close range in the chest by a Hong Kong riot officer condemned police tactics and demanded accountability Wednesday. CBC | World News
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Hong Kong protester shot in clash with police as China’s Communist Party marks 70th anniversary
Clashes between pro-democracy protesters and police broke out in multiple parts of Hong Kong on Tuesday, with at least one person, an 18-year-old man, shot and 31 wounded in the most widespread violence challenging Chinese rule as the Communist Party celebrated its 70th year in power. CBC | World News
Read More »Riot police fire tear gas amid protests in Hong Kong
Riot police have fired tear gas to disperse pro-democracy protesters in several districts in Hong Kong amid multiple rallies challenging the Chinese Communist Party as it marks its 70th year of rule. CBC | World News
Read More »Hong Kong upholds ban on National Day march after violence
Hong Kong authorities have rejected an appeal for a major pro-democracy march on China’s National Day holiday after two straight days of violent clashes between protesters and police raised fears of more showdowns that could embarrass Beijing. CBC | World News
Read More »Hong Kong protesters, police clash as cities worldwide prepare for rallies ahead of China’s National Day
Protesters and police on Sunday clashed in Hong Kong for a second straight day, throwing the business and shopping belt into chaos and sparking fears of more ugly scenes leading up to China’s National Day next week. CBC | World News
Read More »Hong Kong protesters block traffic as thousands rally
Thousands of people gathered for a rally in downtown Hong Kong, belting out songs, speeches and slogans to mark the fifth anniversary of the start of the 2014 Umbrella protest movement that called for democratic reforms. CBC | World News
Read More »Hong Kong leader to hold first community talks in bid to end crisis
Hong Kong’s embattled leader Carrie Lam will hold her first talks with members of the public on Thursday in a bid to resolve a political crisis that has fuelled nearly four months of sometimes violent protests and plunged the city into chaos. CBC | World News
Read More »Bitcoin price latest update: Cryptocurrency above $3,900 amid Hong Kong ICO
BITCOIN’S price leapt above $ 3,900 mark amid news that a company based in Hong Kong plans to launch an Initial Coin Offering – despite China’s ban on the fundraisers. Daily Express :: City and Business Feed
Read More »Marks & Spencer in talks to franchise its Hong Kong and Macau stores
MARKS & Spencer is in talks to franchise its Hong Kong and Macau stores as it shakes up its international business. Daily Express :: City and Business Feed
Read More »World’s BUSIEST Cities (BBC2) review: Anita Rani finds wonder and horror in Hong Kong
Outside my nearest Tube station there’s a coffee kiosk and a news stand but, if anyone’s interested in applying, a vacancy for a blessing hut. Daily Express :: TV and Radio Feed
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