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· Ryan General
Hongkongers Complain of Constantly Finding Poop in Public Pools, Political Group Takes Action
After locals complained of constantly finding poop in the waters of Hong Kong’s public swimming pools, a political group urged authorities to do something about it. A survey conducted by the Democratic Alliance for the Betterment and Progress of Hong Kong (DAB) revealed that out…
· Carl Samson
Britain Planned to Deny Nationality to Hongkongers Before Chinese Handover, Documents Reveal
Before Hong Kong and Macau returned to Chinese rule, Britain urged Portugal to tighten its criteria for granting nationality to Macau residents to deter Hongkongers from asking the same, according to declassified statements. The revelation comes to light in an October 1985…
· Khier Casino
David Beckham’s Instagram Post from ‘China’ Infuriates Hongkongers
Former soccer star David Beckham landed himself in hot water after posting a series of clips on social media captioned “Great 48 hours in China” when they appeared to have been recorded in Hong Kong. Clearly, Hongkongers were not delighted to be labelled as being part of the…
· Carl Samson
Hongkonger Will Most Likely Get the Death Penalty After $93 Million Drug Bust in China
One Hong Kong citizen along with more than 10 other suspects could face the death penalty after Chinese authorities seized over two tons of methamphetamine. Police in south China’s Guangdong province seized 2,010 kg of the drug following a tip-off. Shutting down two production…
· Carl Samson
Hongkongers Catch Rare Muscular Disease After Eating Crayfish From China
After eating crayfish from mainland China, two Hongkongers acquired a rare and painful muscular condition that carried potentially fatal complications. Reported by the Centre for Health Protection, the first case involved a 30-year-old woman who developed severe muscle pain in…
· Carl Samson
Taiwan Welcomes Hong Kong College Students Fleeing Violent Protests
Taiwan has officially welcomed students affected in the Hong Kong protests to its colleges and universities. Violent clashes reached Hong Kong campuses earlier this month, including the Chinese University of Hong Kong, the University of Hong Kong and the Hong Kong Polytechnic…
· Carl Samson
12-Year-Old Boy Become the Youngest to Be CONVICTED Over Hong Kong Protests
A 12-year-old boy has reportedly become the youngest person convicted in the Hong Kong protests. The minor, who cannot be identified, was arrested on his way to school on Oct. 4, the day after he had vandalized locations in the Mong Kok area of Kowloon.
· Bryan Ke
Video of Handcuffed HK Protesters Boarding Train Sparks Fears of Being Sent to China
A video showing Hong Kong protesters being loaded onto a train has been causing major concerns as many believe they are reportedly being sent to China. Arrested protesters are getting transported out on a train. Unknown at this time where they will be sent. Residents and press…
· Carl Samson
U.S. Senate Passes Bill to Back Hong Kong Protesters
The U.S. Senate unanimously passed a bill supporting Hong Kong protesters in their months-long fight for democratic reform on Tuesday. At its core, the Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act of 2019 aims to assess whether political developments in the city justify changing its…
· Bryan Ke
China Deploys Army in Hong Kong to Clean Up Streets
China has deployed soldiers from the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) to help clear the barricades set up by protesters on Saturday. PLA soldiers are working at lightning speed to clear away bricks from the streets of Kowloon Tong. #HongKonghttps://t.co/qv37D9UeQQ…
· Carl Samson
Bahrain Player Makes Racist ‘Slant-Eyes’ at Hong Kong Fans in World Cup Match
A Bahraini football player was caught pulling off the racist “slant-eye” gesture after a World Cup qualifier match against Hong Kong at the city’s So Kon Po stadium on Thursday night. The game, a joint-qualifier for the 2022 FIFA World Cup and 2023 AFC Asian Cup, resulted in a…
· Carl Samson
2 Young Protesters Shot by Hong Kong Police as ‘Rioters’ Set Man on Fire
Two protesters have been shot by Hong Kong police during a confrontation in a general strike on Monday. The demonstration, which aimed to disrupt the morning commute, came in response to the death of a student protester who died last Friday and the arrest of pro-democracy…
· Jin Hyun
Woman Dressed as ‘Maleficent’ Taunts Hong Kong Police on Halloween, Gets Tackled
Hong Kong police and pro-democracy protesters faced off on Halloween night in the midst of chaotic celebrations and demonstrations near the district of Lan Kwai Fong, Central Hong Kong. Many protesters showed up in costumes and masks, in defiance of the recent ban on face…
· Bryan Ke
Hong Kong Officially Withdraws China Extradition Bill That Sparked Protests
Hong Kong’s legislators have officially withdrawn the extradition bill that sparked the months-long protests. The announcement came a week after a Legislative Council session turned chaotic during Chief Executive Carrie Lam’s policy address, Hong Kong Free Press reported.
· Ryan General
Pigeon Gets Tear-Gassed in HK Protests, Protesters Stop to Help
A video of people showing kindness to a helpless creature has emerged amid the violence permeating in the months of protests in Hong Kong. The clip, posted on the Reddit thread r/HongKong by user Little_Lightbulb, featured a pigeon that got tear-gassed along with the human…
· Carl Samson
Norwegian Politician Nominated the ‘People of Hong Kong’ for 2020 Nobel Peace Prize
A Norwegian politician nominated the “people of Hong Kong” for the 2020 Nobel Peace Prize. Guri Melby, a member of the Storting, Norway’s unicameral parliament, announced her nomination in a Twitter post on Oct. 15.
· Bryan Ke
Hong Kong Human Rights Leader Beaten With Hammers by Masked Group
Jimmy Sham, leader of a pro-democracy group in Hong Kong and Civil Human Rights Front (CHRF) convenor, was left lying in his own blood after being beaten by a masked group armed with hammers. The attack occurred on Wednesday at around 7:30 p.m. on Arran Lane in Tai Kok Tsui as…
· Bryan Ke
Hong Kong Protester ‘Bruce Lee’ Kicks Officer to Save Fellow Protester From Arrest
A Hong Kong protester is making the internet rounds after hitting a police officer with a flying kick to save another protester from being arrested.
· Editorial Staff
At Least 25 Global Brands Have Apologized to China Since 2017
Less than two weeks into October, over half a dozen U.S. organizations have kowtowed to political pressure from China, acknowledging the purchasing power of the world’s largest population and second-largest economy. The controversy involving the NBA has effectively stung a…
· Carl Samson
China Permanently Bans Zedd for Liking ‘South Park’ Tweet
China has permanently banned Zedd for liking a tweet from “South Park,” which recently sparked outrage in the country over a controversial episode. Zedd, whose real name is Anton Zaslavski, announced the news in a tweet last week.