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· Carl Samson
‘Stupid Pig!’: Student Reportedly Assaulted at University of Auckland for Not ‘Respecting China’
A female student from Hong Kong was shoved to the ground while trying to break up a fight between other students who had been arguing over “respecting China” in relation to the city’s now-“dead” extradition bill. The fight, which was caught on video, took place in a food court…
· Khier Casino
Brave Granny Confronts Hong Kong Police to Protect young Protesters
A photo of an elderly woman in Hong Kong bravely standing between anti-extradition protesters and police has gone viral after a freelance journalist shared the powerful image on Twitter. On Sunday, as thousands of young protestors took to the streets in the area of Yuen Long,…
· Bryan Ke
Controversial Hong Kong Politician Vows Death to Whoever Vandalized His Parent’s Grave
The graves of Junius Ho’s parents in Hong Kong have been desecrated a day after his office was trashed by angry protesters. Ho, a pro-Beijing member of the Legislative Council of Hong Kong, found himself caught in the middle of a controversy this week when he was spotted shaking…
· Ryan General
Pro-Hong Kong Students in Australia Allegedly Attacked By Pro-China Students During Protest
Two groups of students with opposing views on Chinese politics in Hong Kong clashed inside the campus of the University of Queensland on Wednesday. Police were reportedly called to the campus after a violent clash between the two groups broke out at around 1 p.m., reports…
· Ryan General
Hong Kong Politicians Suggest Giving $1,000 Cash to Each Citizen to Make Them ‘Feel Happier’
Amid the growing social tensions in Hong Kong, a pro-Beijing political party has suggested offering cash handouts to residents, claiming that this would “certainly help people feel happier.” Quickly pointing out that the plan had nothing to do with the upcoming elections, New…
· Ryan General
White T-Shirt ‘Triads’ Injure Over 48 People in Violent Attack in Hong Kong
A group of masked men attacked anti-government protesters and commuters at a Hong Kong train station on Sunday night, leaving at least 48 people injured and one person in critical condition. Armed with sticks and wearing face masks, men in white T-shirts were captured on video…
· Bryan Ke
KFC Unveils Spicy Chicken Mooncakes in Hong Kong
A unique spin on a classic Chinese dish, spicy chicken mooncakes are launching at a new KFC in Causeway Bay, Hong Kong. The new special mooncake, which are just in time for the Mid-Autumn Festival on September 13, comes in the form of mini mooncakes with spicy chicken, crushed…
· Bryan Ke
Donnie Yen Reveals He Only Had $12 to His Name When He was Directing Films
Donnie Yen, star of the “Ip Man” franchise and “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story,” is one of the many multi-million dollar actors to come from Hong Kong, but it has not always been easy. Speaking to Taiwan GQ, the 56-year-old actor only had 100 Hong Kong dollars ($12) under his name…
· Ryan General
Carrie Lam Says the HK Extradition Bill is ‘Dead’, Protestors Don’t Believe Her Yet
Following weeks of protests, Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam announced via a press conference on Tuesday that the controversial extradition bill is now “dead,” admitting that the way it was handled was a “total failure.”
· Ryan General
Hong Kong Politician Tries to Sneak Past Angry Protesters By Taking Taxi, Gets Kicked Out
An image of a Hong Kong lawmaker getting rejected by a taxi in a bid to evade protesters and reporters is being hailed by some netizens as the “best news photo of the year.” Pro-government legislator Priscilla Leung had just finished announcing a petition at the Legislative…
· Ryan General
Small Group of Hong Kong Protesters Trash Legislative Building Amid Peaceful March
Hong Kong’s celebration of the 22nd anniversary of Britain’s handover to China on July 1 was marked with violence as some protesters stormed the legislative building while half a million joined a peaceful march organized to protest a highly controversial extradition bill.…
· Ryan General
China Censors Hong Kong Protest News to Blame ‘Riots’ on America
Chinese censors have reportedly been working extra hard to make sure content related to the Hong Kong rallies does not spread on Chinese social media platforms. California-based website China Digital Times, which monitors Chinese censorship, revealed that Chinese authorities…
· Bryan Ke
Hong Kong Protesters Praised After Parting to Make Way for an Ambulance
Many netizens are applauding protesters for giving way to an ambulance during an emergency in the midst of one of the largest street protest in recent Hong Kong history. The amazing showcase of genuine human kindness and empathy happened on Sunday where a rough estimation of two…
· Jin Hyun
Hong Kong Students Caught Studying During Massive Protests
Organizers have estimated nearly two million people to have participated in the mass protests taking place in Hong Kong against the controversial extradition bill. Despite the videos showing massive crowds, the police have maintained that there were no more than 338,000 people…
· Bryan Ke
Drone Footage of Hong Kong’s Protest Shows Epic ‘Battle’ on the Streets
Team BlackSheep, a company that specializes in drones, recently published a video that shows the massive number of people who attended last week’s anti-extradition bill protest in Hong Kong.
· Bryan Ke
Japanese Rockstar Sorry for Eating Dinner With Jackie Chan During Hong Kong Protests
X Japan member Yoshiki came under fire after posting a picture of himself having dinner with Jackie Chan during the Hong Kong anti-extradition law protests last week. The 53-year-old musician shared the post on his social media accounts on June 12, showing a private dinner that…
· Carl Samson
Jay Chou Slammed for Hanging Out With Jackie Chan During Hong Kong Protests
Netizens are criticizing Taiwanese American star Jay Chou for socializing with Jackie Chan right in the middle of a tense political climate in Hong Kong. Chan, 65, arrived in Taiwan on June 12 to promote “I Am Me,” his first pop album in 16 years. In a press conference, the kung…
· Bryan Ke
Young Hong Kong Protesters Clean Up the Mess Left By Protest
A small crowd of Hong Kongers went back to the scene where the violent protest occurred on Wednesday to clean up all the mess after the chaos. VIDEO: A day after the worst political unrest since Hong Kong was handed to China in 1997, the city’s youths are out to clear rubbish on…
· Ryan General
Porn Sites in Hong Kong Shut Down to Encourage People to Protest
Porn sites in Hong Kong are making a political stand by temporarily shutting down on Wednesday to encourage people to go out and join the massive protests. Hong Kongers first flooded the streets on Sunday to express their protest against an extradition bill that would allow…
· Kimberly Nguyen
Jackie Chan Says He Didn’t Know Anything About the Hong Kong Protests During Tour in Taiwan
In a media event to promote his new album in Taipei, Jackie Chan had no answer for the protests happening in his home city when prompted to give comment on the situation. “I only found out yesterday there was a big march in Hong Kong. I don’t know anything about it,” Chan said…