Page 5 - Hong Kong Protests

Hong Kong exchange chief warns of economic 'devastation' from protests

The protests have evolved over the months into a broad pro-democracy campaign, with demands for universal suffrage and an independent inquiry into complaints of police brutality

China's new man in Hong Kong hopes the city returns to 'right path'

The liaison office, which reports to China's State Council or cabinet, is a platform for Beijing to project its influence in the city

Hong Kong protests: China removes top official after months of unrest

The announcement came after Xi in his New Year's address expressed concern over the situation in Hong Kong where the locals carried out pro-democracy protests

Louis Vuitton plans to shut its high-end store in Hong Kong amid protests

The international retailer plans to shut its shop in the financial hub's Times Square mall after its landlord, Wharf Real Estate Investment Corporation, refused to lower the rent

How Bruce Lee's 'be water' tactic helps CAA protesters dodge police

In Hong Kong protesters adopted a "be water" strategy, inspired by martial arts legend Bruce Lee, popping up in different locations almost daily to catch authorities flat-footed

Hong Kong protests threaten small retailers as sales drop 23.6% in November

Sales fell 23.6% from a year earlier to HK$30 billion ($3.85 billion), government data showed on Friday

HSBC draws Hong Kong protesters' ire as several branches vandalised

Hong Kong is the bank's single most important market, accounting for just over half of its $12.5 billion pre-tax profits in the first half of 2019

Xi Jinping voices concern over Hong Kong protests in his New Year's address

'We sincerely hope for the best for Hong Kong and Hong Kong compatriots,' he said

Carrie Lam: Pro-democracy protests brought Hong Kong sadness in 2019

The protests began in June over a proposed law that would have allowed extraditions to China, but have since adopted demands for universal suffrage and an investigation into alleged police brutality

Year in Review: From CCA stir to Hong Kong demonstrations, protests in 2019

Business Standard lists some of the protests that drew attention around the world in 2019

Year in Review: How democracies around the world were redefined in 2019

Business Standard compiles the list of key leaders and individuals redefining democracy in 2019.

Democratisation a deeper issue in China, says geopolitical expert

As China faces challenges of administration and authority from Jong Kong and Xinjiang, an expert on Chinese politics, Manoranjan Mohanty views on how the Chinese leadership will battle its challenges

Police, protesters clash for 3rd day in Hong Kong over Christmas period

Protesters spent the afternoon on Thursday marching through multiple malls chanting anti-government and anti-police slogans

Hong Kong malls become flashpoint for protests during Christmas holiday

Pro-democracy demonstrations have been called for the afternoon of Boxing Day at shopping centers in areas including Causeway Bay, Mong Kok and Tsim Sha Tsui

As the decade closes, power of protest endures, wins important fights

If we are back where we started the decade, we know the task, we have the tools - and like the protesters, we know the value of sticking to it

Implementation of NRC and CAA: Why a bureaucratic nightmare may be at hand

If the govt goes ahead with the Citizenship Amendment Act and National Register of Citizens, the process for the entire population may span 60-70 years - a test for India's under-staffed bureaucracy

Xi Jinping revels in patriotic Macau handover party as Hong Kong simmers

Throughout his three-day visit, Xi has seized on Macau's comparative political calm, a theme he continued in Friday's landmark speech as he presided over Ho's swearing-in ceremony

Hong Kong police freeze HK$70 million from fund to support protests

Police said some of the donations were allegedly used by the fund owners for other investments

Macau chooses China riches over democracy, unlike neighbour Hong Kong

The former Portuguese colony has marched on to become the world's largest gambling hub over the past few decades, surpassing its more rebellious brother Hong Kong along the way

Xi Jinping lands in Macau for handover anniversary while Hong Kong simmers

Like Hong Kong it maintains its own currency, judiciary and free market. But it has long since passed mainland style anti-sedition laws that have been successfully resisted by Hong Kongers.