Civil Liberities

Britain should stand up for Hong Kong's rights: PM Cameron

Cameron said it was important people in Hong Kong were able to enjoy freedoms and rights set out in an Anglo-Chinese agreement.

Democracy protests dwindle as normal life resumes in Hong Kong

At the government headquarters, where some protesters agreed to remove barriers blocking roads Sunday ahead of the government's deadline to scale back their protests.

Beijing refuses to back down as Hong Kong protests escalate

Many younger Hong Kong residents raised in an era of plenty and with no experience of past political turmoil in mainland China have higher expectations.

Hong Kong: Pro-democracy academics face intimidation, death threats

Hong Kong has freedoms not enjoyed on the mainland, but Beijing last month rejected demands for free elections to choose the city's next leader, prompting outrage and protests

China's anti-terror killings raise questions about excessive use of force

The incidents are part of a pattern raising concerns that Chinese police are excessively using deadly force in their bid to prevent more attacks by Uighur militants, who have killed dozens of civilians in train stations and other public places over the past few years.

Hong Kong pro-democracy group says support fizzles

Occupy Central has launched a campaign of civil disobedience in recent months, calling for full democracy with an unofficial referendum, marches and sit-ins.

Hong Kong: Anti-graft officials raid pro-democracy media chief's home

On Sunday, China's legislature is expected to unveil a proposal to allow Hong Kong voters, rather than a committee of pro-Beijing elites, to vote for their leader.

China punishes 15 officials for openly practising faith

Tensions are running high in Xinjiang, after officials told Muslims to eschew religious customs during the fasting month of Ramadan, which rights groups saw as an bid to repress Uighurs.

Pro-govt Hong Kong law society prez resigns amid democracy debate

Lam came under fire for repeatedly defending a policy document published by China's State Council that said "loving the country" was a basic requirement for city administrators, including judges.

Tens of thousands march against democracy in Hong Kong

Occupy Central's organizers have sparked turmoil in Hong Kong and unease in Beijing with their plan to rally at least 10,000 people to freeze the central business district.