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Britain should stand up for Hong Kong's rights: PM Cameron
Fp Archives • 11 years agoCameron 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
Fp Archives • 11 years agoAt 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
Fp Archives • 11 years agoMany 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
Fp Archives • 11 years agoHong 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
Hong Kong pro-democracy group says support fizzles
Fp Archives • 11 years agoOccupy 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
Fp Archives • 11 years agoOn 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.
Pro-govt Hong Kong law society prez resigns amid democracy debate
Fp Archives • 11 years agoLam 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
Fp Archives • 11 years agoOccupy 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.
Hong Kong: Pro-democracy news site shuts due to political pressure
Fp Archives • 11 years agoIn a letter posted on the <em>House News</em> website over the weekend, one of the site's founders said he and his family were "terrified" by Hong Kong's political atmosphere.