2020/07/28 |
How Hong Kong Activists Are Sustaining Pro-Democracy Movement in Taiwan
After a year of intense protesting, Hong Kong activists in Taiwan are shifting gears, organizing a group called Hong Kong Outlanders to encompass art, education, and lobbying of government figures to sustain interest in their cause.
2020/07/13 |
Hong Kong: German Economy Minister Defends China Ties
China's Hong Kong security law sparked outcry with many fearing it will infringe on human rights. Germany won't sever its trade relationship with China over it, says Economy Minister Peter Altmaier.
2019/06/26 |
"My Hope Has Been Reignited" – Hong Kong's Youth Reflect on Protests
Following weeks of record-breaking turnouts at anti-extradition bill protests in Hong Kong, one protest ended with thousands of protesters throwing eggs at the police headquarters while drawing graffiti on the walls as the government continued to ignore their demands. William Yang was on the ground in Hong Kong speaking to protesters as 2 million took to the streets.
2019/06/15 |
In Taiwan When Hong Kong Students Petition, Taiwan's President Listens
Although 500 Hong Kong students were roundly ignored by their own representative office in Taipei on Wednesday, on Thursday they were invited into the presidential palace to present their case.
2019/06/13 |
After Police Suppression of Occupation, What Next for Hong Kong?
Following a day and night of excessive police violence and teargassing demonstrators have taken pause: What will their next move be to resist the extradition law?
2019/06/12 |
Hong Kong Police React With Violence to Umbrella-Style Occupation
As demonstrators in Hong Kong flooded the streets for a peaceful protest Hong Kong sent in the riot police in an attempt to intimidate them and clear the streets using tear gas, pepper spray and rubber bullets.
2019/06/12 |
Hong Kong Students in Taiwan Condemn "Puppet" Government, Urge: Stop Police Violence
As Hong Kong Students held a sit-in solidarity with their compatriots Taiwan's Digital Minister laid the blame for the unrest where it belongs: With the PRC
2019/02/26 |
US Navy Sails Two Vessels Through Taiwan Strait, Pressuring Beijing
A daily breakdown of Taiwan's top stories and why they matter.
2019/01/17 |
HONG KONG: What You Need to Know About the New National Anthem Bill
Hong Kong's new bill is vague as to what constitutes an insult or parody of 'March of the Volunteers.'
2018/12/19 |
HONG KONG: The Harrowing Implications of Eddie Chu's Election Disqualification
That Chu was barred from such a minor election only amplifies Beijing's profound influence in Hong Kong.
2018/10/19 |
OPINION: Hong Kongers Giving Up as Housing Breaks the Camel's Back
Hong Kongers are talking about emigrating as it becomes increasingly clear there is nothing 'special' about this administrative region of the PRC.
2018/07/04 |
Hong Kong Democracy Movement at Crossroads Following Annual Protest
Hong Kong's democracy movement finds itself at a crossroads.
2018/07/02 |
Taiwan News: Protests over Hong Kong Handover Anniversary, Pensions Come into Force
Your daily bulletin of Taiwan news, courtesy of ICRT.
2017/11/07 |
Doing Time with Hong Kong Democracy Activist Joshua Wong
After being freed on bail pending appeal following his conviction in August for inciting unlawful assembly in Hong Kong, democracy activist Joshua Wong speaks about his time behind bars and the state of freedoms outside in Hong Kong.
2017/06/04 |
Joshua Wong on Documentary "Joshua: Teenager vs. Superpower"
Cinema Escapist caught up with Wong to get his thoughts on the recent documentary and its broader socio-political context.
2017/06/01 |
Beijing’s Cold Policy Towards Hong Kong's Pro-Democracy Camp
No constructive dialogue now exists between the political establishment and the full spectrum of the pro-democracy movement.
2017/03/30 |
CARTOON: HK Elections Show 'One Country, Two Systems' An Empty Promise?
'The Hong Kong system shows that what one country, two systems stipulates is fake democracy,' says a DPP legislator.
2017/03/27 |
'Large-Scale Political Prosecution' as Hong Kong Police Crack Down on Occupy Leaders
Former student leaders of the Umbrella Movement expect large-scale political prosecution following the election of pro-China Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam.