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Occupy Central
Hong Kong Police: Triads Infiltrated Occupy Movement
By Shannon Tiezzi
The news confirms suspicions that organized crime groups helped foment violence against the protestors.
China Claims US Behind Hong Kong Protests
By Zachary Keck
The Chinese Communist Party's official newspaper claims the U.S. is trying to foment a "color revolution" in Hong Kong.
Making Sense of Hong Kong's 'Revolution'
By Ankit Panda and Zachary Keck
U.S. editors Ankit Panda and Zachary Keck are joined by Shannon Tiezzi to discuss the Hong Kong protests.
How to Save Occupy Central
By Ivana Karásková and Alice Rezková
It's increasingly clear the Hong Kong movement is failing, but there's still time for its leaders to save it.
Hong Kong’s Protests Are Not About the Economy, Stupid
By Alvin Y. H. Cheung
Hongkongers aren't protesting because of economic resentment toward mainland China.
How to Avoid Repeating the Tragedy of Tiananmen Square in Hong Kong
By Chen Dingding and Wang Jianwei
The Chinese government will not repeat the tragedy of 1989 in Hong Kong in 2014.
Occupy Central Is Doomed to Fail
By Zachary Keck
The Communist Party will not allow completely free and fair elections in Hong Kong -- period.
Why CY Leung’s Days Could be Numbered
By Malte Philipp Kaeding
With few options, China could sell CY Leung out to restore order in Hong Kong.
Tear Gas, Arrests Mark Beginning of Hong Kong's Occupy Central Protests
By Tyler Roney
The Diplomat's Tyler Roney reports from the ground in Hong Kong.
Chinese President Xi Won't Back Down on Hong Kong Elections
By Shannon Tiezzi
Meeting with a business delegation from Hong Kong, Xi Jinping made it clear Beijing does not intend to compromise.
Trouble in Hong Kong: Beyond the Election Draft Rules
By Jin Kai
Arguments over Hong Kong's 2017 elections mask deeper problems in Hong Kong-mainland relations.
The Battle for the Soul of Hong Kong
By Alvin Y. H. Cheung
Beijing’s hardline stance has set the stage for a dramatic showdown with Hong Kong’s democrats.