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China Defends Arrest Of Hong Kong Catholic Cleric As Western Alarm Grows
Retired cardinal Joseph Zen, one of the most senior Catholic clerics in Asia, was among a group of veteran democracy advocates arrested yesterday for "colluding with foreign forces".
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Since Handover To China, A Hong Kong Radio Host Faces First Sedition Trial
A pro-democracy Hong Kong DJ went on trial Thursday for sedition in the first use of the colonial-era law since the city's handover to China as authorities broaden their criminalisation of dissent.
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Over 50 Hong Kong Activists Arrested For Breaching Security Law: Reports
Over 50 pro-democratic activists in Hong Kong were arrested on Wednesday for breaking the city's contentious national security law, local media reported, in the biggest crackdown yet against the democratic opposition under the new law.
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Hong Kong To Adopt National Security Law "As Soon As Possible": Leader Carrie Lam
Hong Kong's leader vowed on Friday to "fully cooperate" with Beijing over a national security law for the semi-autonomous Chinese territory, after lawmakers introduced a draft proposal to the country's parliament.
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Hong Kong Pro-Democracy Leaders Escape Jail On Protest Charges
Three leaders of Hong Kong's "Umbrella Revolution" avoided jail today over 2014 pro-democracy protests as a court said political tension would not sway its judgement, in a city divided by Beijing's tightening grip.
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China Warns Against 'Radical Forces' in Hong Kong
China warned today against "radical forces" in Hong Kong after police arrested 10 people on suspicion of making explosives ahead of a vote on a controversial political reform package.
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Hong Kong 'Revolution' Defeated: Chinese Media
Chinese state-run media Friday triumphantly declared the Hong Kong pro-democracy movement "defeated", warning domestic and foreign "hostile forces" against destabilising the city.
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Hong Kong Students Fine-Tune Plan to Take Democracy Call Direct to Beijing
Students calling for full democracy for Chinese-ruled Hong Kong are hoping to take their protest to Communist Party rulers in Beijing and are expected to announce details of their new battle plan on Thursday.
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Tensions Soar in Hong Kong as Police Bring in Rubber Bullets
Tensions in Hong Kong soared on Thursday after police were seen unloading boxes of tear gas and rubber bullets close to the city's besieged government headquarters as the authorities urged pro-democracy demonstrators to disperse "as soon as possible".
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Hong Kong Occupy Leader Says Protests Will Spread 'Like Flowers'
One of Hong Kong's most prominent pro-democracy leaders struggled to contain his emotions Wednesday as he warned protests would spread like "blossoming flowers" and pleaded with residents to understand why the city has been brought to a standstill.
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China Defends Arrest Of Hong Kong Catholic Cleric As Western Alarm Grows
Retired cardinal Joseph Zen, one of the most senior Catholic clerics in Asia, was among a group of veteran democracy advocates arrested yesterday for "colluding with foreign forces".
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Since Handover To China, A Hong Kong Radio Host Faces First Sedition Trial
A pro-democracy Hong Kong DJ went on trial Thursday for sedition in the first use of the colonial-era law since the city's handover to China as authorities broaden their criminalisation of dissent.
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Over 50 Hong Kong Activists Arrested For Breaching Security Law: Reports
Over 50 pro-democratic activists in Hong Kong were arrested on Wednesday for breaking the city's contentious national security law, local media reported, in the biggest crackdown yet against the democratic opposition under the new law.
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Hong Kong To Adopt National Security Law "As Soon As Possible": Leader Carrie Lam
Hong Kong's leader vowed on Friday to "fully cooperate" with Beijing over a national security law for the semi-autonomous Chinese territory, after lawmakers introduced a draft proposal to the country's parliament.
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Hong Kong Pro-Democracy Leaders Escape Jail On Protest Charges
Three leaders of Hong Kong's "Umbrella Revolution" avoided jail today over 2014 pro-democracy protests as a court said political tension would not sway its judgement, in a city divided by Beijing's tightening grip.
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China Warns Against 'Radical Forces' in Hong Kong
China warned today against "radical forces" in Hong Kong after police arrested 10 people on suspicion of making explosives ahead of a vote on a controversial political reform package.
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Hong Kong 'Revolution' Defeated: Chinese Media
Chinese state-run media Friday triumphantly declared the Hong Kong pro-democracy movement "defeated", warning domestic and foreign "hostile forces" against destabilising the city.
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Hong Kong Students Fine-Tune Plan to Take Democracy Call Direct to Beijing
Students calling for full democracy for Chinese-ruled Hong Kong are hoping to take their protest to Communist Party rulers in Beijing and are expected to announce details of their new battle plan on Thursday.
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Tensions Soar in Hong Kong as Police Bring in Rubber Bullets
Tensions in Hong Kong soared on Thursday after police were seen unloading boxes of tear gas and rubber bullets close to the city's besieged government headquarters as the authorities urged pro-democracy demonstrators to disperse "as soon as possible".
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Hong Kong Occupy Leader Says Protests Will Spread 'Like Flowers'
One of Hong Kong's most prominent pro-democracy leaders struggled to contain his emotions Wednesday as he warned protests would spread like "blossoming flowers" and pleaded with residents to understand why the city has been brought to a standstill.
