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· Jin Hyun
Pro-Hong Kong, Pro-China Protesters Violently Clash During Melbourne Rally
Opposing protesters clashed during a pro-Hong Kong rally taking place in Melbourne, Australia outside of the State Library on Swanston Street. The rally began around 7 p.m. and the crowd gradually grew to over 1,000 people with over half of attendees being pro-China protesters.
· Jin Hyun
Hong Kong Protests Leader Welcomes ‘Emperor Xi’ to Meet With Protesters ‘Directly and Openly’
A leading figure in the ongoing Hong Kong protests has recently expressed his willingness to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping “directly and openly.” Joshua Wong took to Twitter to write, “Welcome Emperor Xi come to HK and meet with protesters directly and openly during…
· Carl Samson
Chinese K-Pop Idol Lay Divides Twitter After Supporting Hong Kong Police
Chinese K-pop idol Zhang Yixing, also known as Lay, has drawn mixed reactions after expressing support for Hong Kong police amid ongoing protests in the city. Earlier this week, the 27-year-old artist terminated his contract with Samsung Electronics after determining that the…
· Carl Samson
Twitter Wants to #BoycottMulan After Actress Liu Yifei Posts Support for Hong Kong Police
“Mulan” star Liu Yifei has come under fire after allegedly expressing support for the Hong Kong police, whom activists accuse of using excessive force to quell ongoing protests. This week, officers and demonstrators clashed at the Hong Kong International Airport and various…
· Bryan Ke
Chinese Rappers Rally Together on Instagram in Support of Hong Kong Police
Rappers in China are reposting a meme that has been circulating on Chinese social media to show support for the Hong Kong police as violent protests continue. The patriotic fury was ignited after a Chinese journalist was tied and assaulted by Hong Kong protesters who thought he…
· Carl Samson
China is Outraged that Amazon Started Selling ‘Free Hong Kong’ T-Shirts
Chinese netizens are furious at Amazon after discovering T-shirts supporting the Hong Kong protests being sold on its website. The items, which have gone viral on Weibo, feature slogans such as “Free Hong Kong” and “Make Hong Kong Free Again.”
· Carl Samson
Hong Kong Protesters Apologize to Travelers for Flight Suspensions
A number of Hong Kong protesters have apologized to travelers for holding demonstrations at the Hong Kong International Airport, which ultimately led to the suspension of all departure flights for two consecutive days earlier this week. Activists occupied the terminal building…
· Jin Hyun
Chinese State News Reporter Hailed as a Hero in China After Getting Tied Up By Hong Kong Protesters
News regarding China’s anti-extradition protests has recently become trending topics on Chinese social media such as Weibo. News and posts on the protests were previously impossible to find on Chinese social media platforms.
· 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,…
· Carl Samson
HK Police Fire Bean Bag at Protester’s Face, Ripping Woman’s Eyeball Open
A police officer shot pepper balls point-blank at a group of protesters in Hong Kong over the weekend. The scene, which was caught on video, took place at Tai Koo MTR station around 11 p.m. on Sunday (11 a.m. ET).
· 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”.
· 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
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…
· 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…