Independence for Hong Kong ruled out by departing leader

Panel of just 1,200 will elect new chief executive in March as CY Leung steps down

Hong Kong independence activists try to stop removal from legislature

Youngspiration ‘localists’ barred after controversy during swearing-in ceremony

Hong Kong steps up security as Beijing’s man comes to call

Zhang Dejiang’s visit is first by a Chinese official since pro-democracy protests in 2014

Hong Kong tries to redefine its role after democracy protests

Asia Briefing: narrow economy built on finance and property has added to city’s difficulties

Power to the people: Hong Kong says no

Public support for Hong Kong protesters on rise, survey shows

United Nations Human Rights Committee urges China to allow open elections

Hong Kong leader hints at possible compromise on election

Protestors and government officials hold first talks after political crisis

Hong Kong leader blames ‘external forces’ for protests

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

Hong Kong’s embattled leader reaches out to students with talks offer

Tensions running high after clashes with police

Hong Kong activists defiant but looking into an uncertain future

Analysis: Divisions in democratic camp will make finding common ground difficult

Hong Kong police move to break up protest

Protesters want China’s government to drop plans for screening of election candidates

Hong Kong chief says democracy protests ‘out of control’

China accuses US of trying to spark ‘a colour revolution’ in Hong Kong

Thousands of activists back on Hong Kong streets

Protesters return after government cancels talks

Hong Kong on edge after government vetoes talks

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