The Irish Times

Hong Kong appeal court frees three democracy leaders

‘It’s not a time for celebration,’ says Joshua Wong as court warns against future dissent

Tue Feb 06 2018 - 13:57

Hong Kong frees two pro-democracy activists on bail

Joshua Wong and Nathan Law convicted of protests leading to ‘Umbrella Movement’

Tue Oct 24 2017 - 16:39

Hong Kong football fans risk Beijing's ire after booing anthem

First-time Hong Kong fans have mocked the anthem since new rules criminalising the act

Fri Oct 06 2017 - 15:49

Hong Kong democracy activist Joshua Wong deported from Thailand

Student leader was barred entry by Thai authorities at China’s request

Wed Oct 05 2016 - 12:47

Hong Kong democracy activists walk free from court

Government prosecutors fail in bid to jail student leaders over 2014 protests

Wed Sept 21 2016 - 21:33

Pro-democracy lawmakers walk out of Hong Kong council over election law

Legislators raise yellow umbrellas, a symbol of last year’s Occupy Central protests, and leave

Thu Jan 08 2015 - 01:00

Hong Kong protest site cleared by police

Pro-democracy activists arrested as demonstrators say ‘We will be back’

Thu Dec 11 2014 - 19:26

Hong Kong leader blames ‘external forces’ for protests

Students deny foreign influence and hope for concessions in talks with government

Mon Oct 20 2014 - 22:03

Thousands of activists back on Hong Kong streets

Protesters return after government cancels talks

Sat Oct 11 2014 - 01:00

Hong Kong on edge after government vetoes talks

Student demand for universal suffrage undermines basis of talks, says China

Fri Oct 10 2014 - 09:36

Hong Kong protesters vow to continue campaign as crowd subsides

Occupy Central pro-democracy leaders say ball is in government’s court

Mon Oct 06 2014 - 16:37

Hong Kong student leaders agree to talks but refuse to end protest

Chief executive warns police will take ‘all necessary actions’ as deadline expires today

Mon Oct 06 2014 - 08:44

Riot police step back as Hong Kong protesters maintain pressure on Beijing

China fears pro-democracy demonstration will encourage dissidents on mainland

Tue Sept 30 2014 - 01:00

Eyes reddened, Hong Kong protesters tired but driven

Eyewitness: The best-dressed, best-educated crowd of protesters

Mon Sept 29 2014 - 15:55

Hong Kong police use tear gas to try and disperse protestors

Police repeatedly use pepper spray, fire tear gas and baton-charge the crowd

Sun Sept 28 2014 - 18:33

Hong Kong students boycott classes, demand democracy

Protest comes after Beijing rejected plan for people to freely choose city’s next leader

Mon Sept 22 2014 - 10:53