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Opinion: 'Hong Kong people are more tolerant of radical protest because of guilt - not anger'
Dr Chung Kam Kwok, a Research Fellow at Trinity College, gives some background to the violent protests seen in 2019 and asks what’s next for the territory.
Trump provokes fury from China after signing bill supporting Hong Kong protesters
The US President reluctantly signed the bill, which had bipartisan support.
Hong Kong leader refuses to offer concessions as China State media bemoans election 'dirty tricks'
Carrie Lam vowed to “engage the people” but stopped short of offering concessions to anti-government protesters.
Hong Kong leader to 'listen humbly' after pro-democracy parties crush opposition at local elections
The Labour Party in Hong Kong attributed to the victory to the “sweat, blood and tears” of protesters.
Hong Kong voters wait in hundred metre-long queues to cast their ballot in elections
One-third of registered voters had cast their ballot in the first five hours.
US Senate angers China after it unanimously passes bill supporting democracy in Hong Kong
A measure banning the sale of tear gas, rubber bullets and other equipment that have been used by security forces was also approved.
Families hold anxious vigil outside Hong Kong university as 100 protesters remain besieged
Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam has called for a peaceful end to the siege.
Hong Kong: Student protesters escape police siege by climbing down ropes to waiting motorbikes
Police said they had fired three live rounds at a protest site near the university.
Hong Kong police officer shot with arrow as violence escalates
Protesters also set an overhead footbridge on fire.
Man dies in Hong Kong as government condemns 'malicious' protests
The 70-year-old man was hit on the head with a brick.
Irish students studying in Hong Kong forced to return to Ireland amid violent protests on campus
Students from UCD, Trinity College and NUIG are in discussions about returning as a result of the protests.
Universities on shutdown in Hong Kong as foreign students are encouraged to leave over violent protests
It follows five months of unrest from pro-democracy protesters.
Students armed with petrol bombs - and bows and arrows - clash with police overnight in Hong Kong
Hong Kong’s underground subway system was closed amid further violence overnight.
Man set on fire and protester shot by Hong Kong police as demonstrations continue
Another demonstrator died in the city on Friday as protests continue.
Subway, shops vandalised in Hong Kong as experts warn independent review of police force needed
Hong Kong asked international experts to assist in reviewing the force’s response to protests.
Fresh outrage as Hong Kong student dies after falling during clashes with police
Alex Chow was taken unconscious to hospital early on Monday morning following late-night clashes.
Five wounded as knife attack caps day of Hong Kong political chaos
Flashmob rallies erupted inside multiple shopping centres across the international finance hub.
Chinese news agency slams ‘barbaric’ attack on its Hong Kong office by protesters
More protests were being planned in seven districts today.
Hong Kong protesters target Chinese state-owned news agency in latest round of marches
Earlier, police fired tear gas and a water cannon after some protesters hurled petrol bombs.
Protesters ignore ban to clash with police in Hong Kong
Unrest in the city continued today despite a police ban.
'Carrie Lam step down!': Chaotic scenes in Hong Kong legislature as hecklers shout down major speech
The speech by chief executive Carrie Lam was billed as an attempt to win hearts and minds after four months of seething pro-democracy protests.
Hong Kong 'won't rule out' Chinese help over protests
The financial hub has been gripped by four months of rallies.
Fresh protests begin as Hong Kong court rejects a challenge to the 'face mask ban'
Thousands of protesters have been staging unsanctioned flashmob rallies across the city.
Teenager in serious condition after being shot in fresh Hong Kong protests
The incident is understood to have triggered another wave of mass protests overnight.
Hong Kong: Anger as masks ban at rallies following months of protests
The ban was imposed under a colonial-era emergency ordinance that was last used over half a decade ago.
Protester shot by police as violence escalates in Hong Kong
Protesters had taken to the streets as mainland China marks 70 years of communist rule.
Tear gas and bricks: Renewed clashes as Hong Kong marks five years since Umbrella protests
Tens of thousands crammed into a park outside the city’s parliament this afternoon.
Hong Kong protests roll into their 16th weekend - and show few signs of ending
The clashes with police were less sustained than the intense battles of previous weekends.
Tear gas and water cannons used against Hong Kong democracy protesters
Tens of thousands of people took to the streets again today in Hong Kong.
Cathay Pacific announces it is suspending its Dublin-Hong Kong service
The non-stop flights will be shelved from November until March 2020.
Hong Kong protesters march to US consulate to increase pressure on Beijing
Millions of Hong Kongers have protested in the past three months.
Hong Kong leader calls for dialogue as extradition bill withdrawal slammed as 'too little, too late'
Carrie Lam announced yesterday that she is scrapping the controversial extradition bill.
Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam says she will withdraw controversial extradition bill
Withdrawing the bill is a key demands of protesters who have taken to the streets in their millions in recent weeks.
Hong Kong leader vows to stay on despite leaked recording
A recording was released of Carrie Lam telling business leaders that she wanted to stand down.
Here's What Happened Today: Sunday
A large fire in Cork, a heroin seizure by gardaí and Brexit drama had everyone talking today.
Hong Kong activists block routes to airport after violent clashes in metro station
Video footage yesterday showed police pepper spraying protesters in a train carriage.
Police fire tear gas and water cannon as Hong Kong protesters defy rally ban
Police had banned today’s demonstration on security grounds.
Leading Hong Kong democracy activists granted bail after being arrested ahead of weekend protests
More than 850 people have been arrested in connection with protests since June.
Hong Kong police ban pro-democracy rally over fears of violence by protesters
It follows a return to violence during protests in the region last weekend.
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Xi Jinping warns of 'smashed' bodies and 'bones ground to powder' as Hong Kong protests continue
He made the comments during a visit to Nepal at the weekend.
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