For almost three months in late 2014, what came to be known as the Umbrella Movement amplified Hong Kong’s bitter struggle for the democracy its people were promised when China assumed control of the territory from Britain in 1997.…
Stikkord: Hong Kong
Hong Kong Police Arrest 37 Pro-Democracy Demonstrators In Second Night Of Protests
Police in the city arrested 37 pro-democracy protesters overnight, in the largest action taken against demonstrators since protest camps in the city were cleared earlier this month. The arrests came on the second consecutive night of protests in the area.…
Despite end of Occupy protests, civil disobedience will live on in Hong Kong | South China Morning Post
Michael Chugani says the end of Occupy has not doused the spirit of civil disobedience in Hong Kong, where the stage is now set for further action. Who won and who lost? That is not a question a community should…
Hong Kong democracy activists issue civil disobedience manual ahead of financial zone sit-in
Hong Kong democracy activists say protesters planning to blockade the city’s financial district should bring food, goggles and sleeping bags. It’s a signal organizers are determined to go ahead with a prolonged confrontation after Beijing ruled out genuine democratic reforms.…
Black-clad Occupy Central supporters march against Beijing’s universal suffrage stance
Co-founder says protesters must ‘press ahead with civil disobedience campaign’ Thousands of Occupy Central supporters took to the streets of Hong Kong on Sunday, accusing Beijing of breaking its promise that the city can enjoy democracy. Defying the scorching heat,…
Four men jump into Victoria Harbour in protest against Occupy Central movement
We can’t take it any longer, says protester before plunging into water … followed by firefighters. Four men demonstrated their opposition to the Occupy Central civil disobedience movement yesterday with some civil disobedience of their own – jumping off the…
Student leader warns of civil disobedience if ‘referendum’ ignored
A student leader warned yesterday that at least 1,000 people could «occupy» public buildings or roads in the city centre if officials refuse to give a positive response to Occupy Central’s unofficial «referendum» on June 20-22. Federation of Students’ secretary…
Hong Kong’s leader warns pro-democracy activists against mass protest
Pro-democracy activists in Hong Kong were warned on Thursday against holding mass protests as part of their campaign for the right to choose their own candidates for a poll in 2017 to elect the capitalist hub’s next leader. Hong Kong’s…