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· Ryan General
Hong Kong Police Are Reportedly Tear-Gassing Children and Pets
Commonly known as tear gas, the lachrymatory agent is a type of chemical weapon prohibited by various international treaties for use in warfare due to its harmful effects, such as severe eye and respiratory pain, skin irritation, bleeding and even blindness. Despite its damaging…
· Carl Samson
Hong Kong Airport Shut Down for 2nd Day as Police Ordered to Clear Protesters Out
Travelers hoping to leave Hong Kong remained stuck in the city as departure flights were canceled for a second consecutive day amid escalating protests against the government. From early Tuesday, demonstrators occupied the terminal building of Hong Kong International Airport,…
· Ryan General
China Deploys Dozens of Armored Vehicles Outside Hong Kong for ‘Drills’
The recent arrival of an armored vehicle fleet in Shenzhen has fuelled speculation among netizens that China might be preparing to show force and possibly intervene in the ongoing protests in Hong Kong. In the clips that have been widely shared online, dozens of trucks and…
· Bryan Ke
China Uses ‘Terrorism’ to Describe Hong Kong Protesters for the First Time
A spokesman for the Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office of the State Council has recently described the ongoing protests in Hong Kong as a sign of emerging “terrorism”.
· Carl Samson
Versace Apologizes to China After Listing Hong Kong and Macau as Independent Countries
Versace has struck nerves in China after listing Hong Kong and Macau as independent countries. The mishap emerged on a T-shirt that showcased worldwide locations of the Italian fashion house.
· Ryan General
Jackie Chan and Other Hong Kong Celebrities Vow to Protect Chinese Flag
Jackie Chan has aligned himself to be among the patriotic Chinese who declared themselves “flag bearers,” soon after news emerged that protesters in Hong Kong threw the Chinese national flag into the sea. Last week, protesters ripped the Chinese national flag off the flag pole…
· Carl Samson
Hong Kong Protesters Are Now Using ‘Pokémon Go!’ and Tinder to Organize Marches
Hong Kong protesters are now coming up with innovative ways to organize themselves against the city’s controversial extradition bill. Activists are now allegedly using apps such as Tinder and “Pokémon Go!” to communicate in preparation for demonstrations, as well as Apple’s…
· Ryan General
Hong Kong Police Accused of Ripping Off Protester’s Underwear and Exposing Her During Arrest
Hong Kong riot police gained widespread criticism for allegedly “violating a woman’s dignity” after a female protester was exposed from the waist down as she was being arrested Sunday evening. Residents and protesters have since condemned the arrest which happened during a…
· Ryan General
Video Captures Shocking Moment Car Rams Barricade in Front of Hong Kong Protesters
As protests in Hong Kong enter their ninth week, clashes between activists, the police, and pro-Beijing supporters have become increasingly frequent. Police should be aware by now of what they face when protesters leave at the first opportunity and they are left facing verbal…
· Ryan General
Former Hong Kong Leader Offers $127,000 to Find Protestor Who Threw Chinese Flag Into the Sea
Former Hong Kong Chief Executive Chun-ying Leung (aka CY Leung) may have been retired for several years now but he is still closely monitoring the recent developments in the troubled city-state. When news emerged that some protesters threw a Chinese flag into the sea on…
· Ryan General
South Korean, Filipino Among First Arrested in Recent Hong Kong Protests
A South Korean restaurant worker and a Filipino Disneyland employee, were among those arrested in Hong Kong recently, in what could be the first cases of foreigners being detained in relation to the ongoing mass protests. Hong Kong police apprehended the two foreigners during a…
· Bryan Ke
Chinese Hockey Team Attacks Hong Kong Players During National Youth Games in China
A team of ice hockey players from Shenzhen was captured on video beating up Hong Kong players during a match for the National Youth Games in Chengde, China. According to South China Morning Post, the Hong Kong youth team was ahead by 11 – 2 against their opponent at the National…
· Carl Samson
China Praises Students for Alleged Assault on Hong Kong Supporters at Auckland University
China praised a group of mainland students who clashed with Hong Kong students protesting against the city’s controversial extradition bill at the University of Auckland in New Zealand on Monday. The scuffle, which resulted in one Hong Kong student falling to the ground, took…
· Ryan General
6 Injured After Fireworks are Launched From a Car At Hong Kong Protesters
Violence and chaos brought about by the ongoing extradition bill crisis continued to permeate Hong Kong as more clashes between protesters and police took place last week. Hong Kong protesters who were gathered outside Tin Shui Wai Police Station on Wednesday morning were…
· 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
Hong Kong’s Richest Man Pays $120,000 for Students’ Trip to Japan After Meeting at the Airport
A dance group composed of 45 children from Shanghai received a generous treat from billionaire Li Ka-Shing after bumping into him at an airport in Japan. Members of the Little Pigeon Dancing Group and their teachers were on their way to a dance competition when they met Hong…
· Ryan General
Hong Kong Superstar Recovering in Hospital After Terrifying Knife Attack in China
Hong Kong action star Simon Yam is now recovering at a hospital after sustaining injuries from a terrifying stabbing attack in China over the weekend. The 64-year-old actor was speaking on stage during a promotional event in Zhongshan, southern Guangdong province on Saturday…