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· Ryan General
Woman Lectures Hong Kong Protesters That ‘Safety is More Important Than Freedom’
A woman has sparked criticism online for ripping off posters hung by Hong Kong protesters in Prince Edward district. The unnamed woman has reportedly been lecturing protesters that “safety is more important than freedom.”
· Ryan General
Hong Kong Protester Ingeniously Diffuses Tear Gas Canister With Thermos
A Hong Kong protester was recently captured on video neutralizing a tear gas canister with his thermos. The clip, which has become widespread across social media platforms, has baffled the internet. Since tear gas is known the world over as one of the most dreaded weapons in…
· Editorial Staff
Why Hong Kong’s Protesters Aren’t Celebrating the End of the Extradition Bill
Hong Kong’s Chief Executive Carrie Lam has announced that she will formally withdraw the controversial extradition bill that sparked massive protests and political unrest in Hong Kong. However, the news has been met with more skepticism than hope, according to South China…
· Carl Samson
Hong Kong Activist Bundled and Shoved Into a Van by Police Right Before Protests
Hong Kong authorities arrested a number of high-profile pro-democracy figures in an apparent crackdown on protests that all started from a now-shelved extradition bill. Joshua Wong and Agnes Chow, former student leaders of 2014’s Umbrella Movement, were detained on Friday and…
· Carl Samson
Hong Kong Police Fires Live Warning Shot After Protesters Get Violent
A Hong Kong police officer fired a warning shot after a mob had apparently turned violent during a protest on Sunday night. The clash, which took place along the busy Sha Tsui Road in Tsuen Wan, saw black-clad protesters advance with bamboo and metal rods toward a group of…
· Ryan General
Beijing Human Rights Lawyer Visits Hong Kong to Reveal Protest News Not Told by China
A human rights lawyer from Beijing, who went to Hong Kong this past weekend to observe the ongoing protests for himself, has confirmed that he is “safe” and back in China shortly after reports of him going missing emerged. Chen Qiushi had intended to stay longer to gather more…
· Editorial Staff
Searching the Hong Kong Protests in China is VERY DIFFERENT From Google
By now, you’ve heard the news of the Hong Kong protests. It’s one of the largest protests in Hong Kong’s history that has been going on full-steam since June over a controversial extradition bill. The initial intention of the bill is to allow Hong Kong to extradite criminals on…
· Bryan Ke
‘Hot’ Hong Kong Policewoman is At Least Something Both Sides Can Agree On
A policewoman from Hong Kong has gone viral after she was filmed in a Facebook live video. Eagle-eyed netizens spotted the policewoman during HK Apple Daily’s live stream on Facebook on Saturday.
· Ryan General
China Praises Citizens Breaking the Law to Attack Hong Kong Protesters on Banned Social Media
Circumventing China’s so-called “Great Firewall” usually end up with violators getting penalized with a fine or jail time, but recent incidents have revealed that the government censors can reportedly also turn a blind eye when they choose. Instead of condemnation, Chinese…
· Bryan Ke
Mulan Actress DGAF About Boycotts Over Her Support for ‘Police Brutality’ in Hong Kong
Despite fans calling for a boycott of Disney’s “Mulan,” lead actress Liu Yifei has confirmed her stance on the Hong Kong police controversy.
· Editorial Staff
How China Hijacked Facebook and Twitter to Discredit Hong Kong Protesters
On Monday, social networking giants Facebook and Twitter announced their discovery of coordinated operations originating from China geared toward the ongoing protests in Hong Kong. Both platforms, which claim to possess evidence proving government involvement, have since taken…
· Bryan Ke
Crazy Rich Chinese Crash Hong Kong Rally with Their Supercars in Toronto
Video clips showing a parade of Chinese flag-bearing supercars driving past the planned Hong Kong support march over the weekend are making rounds online, igniting criticism from netizens. According to BlogTO, social media users called out young Chinese nationalists in Canada…
· 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.