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Occupy Central
October 14, 2014
Hong Kong Police: Triads Infiltrated Occupy Movement
By Shannon Tiezzi
The news confirms suspicions that organized crime groups helped foment violence against the protestors.
October 12, 2014
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.
October 11, 2014
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.
October 09, 2014
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.
October 03, 2014
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.
October 02, 2014
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.
October 02, 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.
October 01, 2014
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.
September 29, 2014
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.
September 23, 2014
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.
September 07, 2014
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.
September 03, 2014
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.