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Hong Kong protests
Hong Kong Withdraws Extradition Bill That Sparked Protests
By Katie Tam
Is it too little, too late?
In Hong Kong, The World of Suzie Wong Became a War Zone
By Bonnie Girard
Over the weekend, protesters took over Wanchai District in Hong Kong.
Hong Kong’s Summer of Unrest
By Jessie Lau
Five years after the Umbrella Movement, Hong Kong is once again in the midst of revolution and reclaiming.
The Path to Reconciliation in Hong Kong
By Brian Wong
Hong Kong could take a leaf from Macron’s “Great National Debate.”
High-Profile Arrests, Protest Ban Mark New Phase in Attempt to Quell Hong Kong Protests
By Shannon Tiezzi
The Hong Kong government doubles down on its current approach: clamping down on the protests and pro-democracy leaders.
China Rotates New Troops Into Hong Kong Amid Mass Protests
By Ken Moritsugu and Yanan Wang
Chinese officials called the move a routine annual rotation, but it raised fresh worries about the possible use of force.
The Root Cause of Hong Kong’s Woes (Hint: It's Not China)
By Chandran Nair
Hong Kongers do not trust their government to defend their interests, whether against Beijing, big business, or anyone else.
Hong Kong: The Anatomy of a Protest
By Bonnie Girard
Things started peacefully – the chaos came later.
2 Months on, Hong Kong Remains Defiant
By Adryel Talamantes
Hong Kong's protests show no signs of slowing down as the movement enters its 11th week.
Twitter Reveals China's Influence Campaign Targeting Hong Kong Protests
By Tami Abdollah
It’s the first instance of a U.S. social media company identifying a Chinese government-run disinformation campaign.
The EU Call on Hong Kong's Extradition Bill
By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from Sandra Marco Colino.
Battle-Ready: The PLA’s Hong Kong Garrison
By Bonnie Girard
Will China cross the Rubicon by sending its military to Hong Kong?
Hong Kong: The Orchid and the Great Stone Wall
By Ben Lowsen
The more tightly Beijing grasps Hong Kong, the more its control slips.
China Has Limited Options in Hong Kong
By Abbas Faiz
And Hong Kong’s Chief Executive Carrie Lam has even fewer.
Will Beijing Use Force to End the Hong Kong Protests?
By Shannon Tiezzi
Sending in the troops is not unthinkable, but China's government has many other options at its disposal.
Flights Restart at Hong Kong Airport as Protesters Apologize
By Vincent Thian and Yanan Wang
The occupation of the airport has mostly ended after a day marked by mob violence and altercations with passengers.
China Rejects Request for Hong Kong Port Call of 2 US Navy Warships
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Chinese government has rejected a request to have two U.S. warships make port visits to Hong Kong in the coming weeks.
Hong Kong Airport Shuts Down Amid Pro-Democracy Protest
By Yanan Wang and Christopher Bodeen
A sit-in at the main terminal caused the cancellation of all flights, even while protests continued elsewhere in Hong Kong.
US Lawmakers Are Watching Hong Kong, and China Isn’t Happy About That
By Shannon Tiezzi
After a series of statements from Congress members supporting the protesters, China's Foreign Ministry claps back.
Protests, General Strike Bring Hong Kong to a Standstill
By Yanan Wang and Christopher Bodeen
Even as disruptions reached the work week, Chief Executive Carrie Lam vows to remain in office.
Lost in Translation: The Hong Kong Government’s Dual Messaging Amid Protests
By Kai Yui Samuel Chan and Elizabeth Lui
Why Carrie Lam’s ostensible concession means nothing to Hong Kong activists.
Should Australia Be Worried About Chinese Influence on University Campuses?
By Grant Wyeth
Even as Beijing-funded Confucius Institutes come under scrutiny, Hong Kong protest problems spark renewed concerns.
Hong Kong’s Summer of Discontent
By Eleanor Albert
The anti-extradition bill protests are heating up, not cooling down, as summer wears on.
Why the Hong Kong Protests Don’t Guarantee a Tsai Victory in Taiwan
By Lev Nachman and Brian Hioe
The challenges facing Tsai remain the same, with or without the Hong Kong protests.