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China issues warning over Hong Kong after election blow
Beijing re-emphasises its rule in response to defeat for pro-government candidatesChina’s government has respo…
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Hong Kong voters deliver landslide victory for pro-democracy campaigners
Carrie Lam says she will ‘listen humbly’ after almost 90% of district council seats go to pro-democracy candid…
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Hong Kong protesters pin hopes on the ballot box after weeks of violence
District council elections are usually a quiet affair. But young candidates sense changeClarisse Yeung believe…
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Hong Kong university siege continues as city prepares for election
Medics warn of humanitarian crisis as protesters trapped inside campus for sixth dayHong Kong’s university sie…
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How Hong Kong’s local elections have become a proxy vote on the protests
This weekend the government and protest movement claims of public support will be put to the test at the polli…
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Hong Kong: Clashes as first charges brought under face mask ban law
Man and woman, arrested on Sunday, appeared in court after arrest for illegally covering their facesCrowds cla…
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Hong Kong suspends metro system and closes banks after violent protests
Carrie Lam’s ban on face masks provokes fury ahead of march on Sunday, although parts of the subway system wer…
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Hong Kong leader threatens harsher crackdown under emergency law
Carrie Lam refuses to rule out curfew or delaying elections after banning protesters’ face masksHong Kong’s le…
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Violence grips Hong Kong as Lam activates emergency powers
Thousands hit the streets, crowds set fire to stations and police fire live ammunitionThousands of people swep…