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Toy Story: Hong Kong protest models become major hit
World
January 20, 2020
Toy Story: Hong Kong protest models become major hit
Intricately detailed Hong Kong protester figurines have become the latest must-have collectables as toy stores recreate the pro-democracy movement’s street…
Police fire tear gas to disperse thousands in central Hong Kong
World
January 19, 2020
Police fire tear gas to disperse thousands in central Hong Kong
HONG KONG (Reuters) – Police fired tear gas on Sunday to disperse thousands of anti-government protesters who gathered in a…
Hong Kong protest shoppers show their true colours
World
January 15, 2020
Hong Kong protest shoppers show their true colours
Seven months of unrest have taken a heavy toll on many Hong Kong businesses, but pro-democracy protesters are now seeking…
China expected to clock weakest growth in 30 years: AFP poll
Business
January 14, 2020
China expected to clock weakest growth in 30 years: AFP poll
China’s economy grew at its slowest rate in three decades in 2019, according to an AFP poll of economists, after…
Tsai leads count in Taiwan election dominated by China fears
World
January 12, 2020
Tsai leads count in Taiwan election dominated by China fears
Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen was out in front as votes were being counted on Saturday after an election battle dominated…
Firms in China remain wary despite US trade deal
World
January 12, 2020
Firms in China remain wary despite US trade deal
Washington and Beijing may be ready to sign a preliminary trade agreement, but companies in China are not taking any…
‘Return to right path’ Beijing’s new envoy tells Hong Kong
World
January 6, 2020
‘Return to right path’ Beijing’s new envoy tells Hong Kong
Beijing’s new top envoy to Hong Kong said he hoped the protest ravaged city would “return to the right path”…
Thousands of protesters march in Hong Kong, taking aim at Chinese traders
World
January 5, 2020
Thousands of protesters march in Hong Kong, taking aim at Chinese traders
HONG KONG (Reuters) – Over a thousand protesters in Hong Kong gathered in a town near the border on Sunday,…
Hong Kong readies for New Year democracy rally
World
January 1, 2020
Hong Kong readies for New Year democracy rally
Hong Kong was readying for a massive pro-democracy rally Wednesday after seeing in the New Year with an evening of…
‘Persist in 2020’: Hong Kong New Year protests start
World
December 31, 2019
‘Persist in 2020’: Hong Kong New Year protests start
HONG KONG (Reuters) – Hong Kong pro-democracy protesters began staging New Year’s Eve rallies around the city on Tuesday, urging…