Thousands of people protesting in Hong Kong against anti-mask law: Reports
Beijing, Oct 6 (Sputnik/UNI) Thousands of demonstrators took to the streets of Hong Kong on Sunday angered by the introduction of the law that bans wearing face masks during protests and other public gatherings, media reported.
Several Protesters detained in Hong Kong
Hong Kong (Sputnik/UNI) A few protesters have been apprehended by police officers in Hong Kong for their possible involvement in violence during the protests on Tuesday, a Sputnik correspondent reported.
Hong Kong Legislative Council orders staff evacuation amid protest rally near building
Hong Kong, Sep 28 (Sputnik/UNI) The Hong Kong Legislative Council issued a red alert on Saturday to order immediate evacuation of its personnel from its compounds as protesters gathered near the building and attempted to storm the metal fence surrounding it.
Beijing confirms UK consulate in Hong Kong staffer is under administrative detention
Beijing, August 21 (Sputnik/UNI) A staffer of the UK Consulate in Hong Kong, who is a Chinese citizen, has been detained by Shenzhen police and placed under administrative detention for 15 days, the Chinese Foreign Ministry's spokesman, Geng Shuang, confirmed on Wednesday.
Over 1.7 mln people join Sunday demonstration in Hong Kong: Organisers
Hong Kong, Aug 18 (Sputnik/UNI) Over 1.7 million people have taken part in the anti-government demonstration in Hong Kong on Sunday, the rally’s organizers said. Earlier in the day, the opposition Civil Human Rights Front organized a mass demonstration in Victoria Park. Even though the police only sanctioned the rally in Victoria Park, the protesters, despite rainy weather, soon left the park to join an unauthorized march.
Hong Kong Protests: #BoycottMulan trends after Disney actress Liu Yifei supports police action
Los Angeles, Aug 16 (IBNS): Liu Yifei, the actress starring in Disney's upcoming live-action "Mulan" remake, landed herself in a controversy after she supported the police whom the anti-government protesters in Hong Kong accused of using excessive force to quell the unrest.
Hong Kong police use tear gas to disperse protesters in city's Northwest
Beijing, Aug 5 (Sputnik/UNI) Hong Kong police said on Monday it had resorted to using tear gas to disperse violent protesters, who were hurling stones at law enforcement officers in the Tin Shui Wai district.
Central government strongly condemns flag-insulting acts by radicals in Hong Kong
Beijing/Hong Kong, Aug 4 (Xinhua/UNI) A central government spokesperson on Sunday strongly condemned the egregious acts of flinging the Chinese national flag into the sea committed by some radical protesters in Hong Kong.
Hong Kong pro-democracy protesters defy police
Hong Kong City, July 28 (IBNS): Thousands of pro-democracy protesters on Sunday defied a police ban and blocked major roads in Hong Kong on Sunday, media reports said.
Hong Kong demonstration: Police fire tear gas shells at Yuen Long rally
Hong Kong City, July 27 (IBNS): The Hong Kong Police fired tear gas shells on thousands of pro-democracy protesters in northern district of Yuen Long who had gathered for an unauthorized demonstration in the city, media reports said.
Hong Kong police make 6 arrests over 'Unlawful Assembly' after weekend protests
Moscow, Jul 22 (Sputnik/UNI) Hong Kong police said on Monday that six males were arrested over "unlawful assembly" after mass protests against the now-suspended notorious bill that would allow extraditions to mainland China erupted in the city for the seventh consecutive weekend.
Over 30 protesters detained in Hong Kong demonstration against Extradition Bill - Reports
Moscow, Jul 15 (Sputnik) More than 30 people were detained on Sunday after clashing with police during a protest against a controversial China extradition bill in Hong Kong's Sha Tin district, local media reported.
Hong Kong protesters attempt to storm local legislature : reports
Beijing, July 1 (Sputnik/UNI) Protesters in Hong Kong, who oppose amendments to the city's controversial extradition law, once again took to the streets on Monday, which marks the 22nd anniversary of the region's transfer to China from the United Kingdom, and tried to storm the Legislative Council's building, local media reported.
Hong Kong police use pepper spray, tear gas against Extradition Bill protesters - Reports
Moscow, June 12 (Sputnik/UNI) - Anti-riot police in Hong Kong have used pepper spay and tear gas against activists as thousands of people have gathered near the Legislative Council (LegCo) on Wednesday to protest the controversial bill on amendments to the autonomous region's extradition law, local media reported.