Before the COVID-19 pandemic swept through Hong Kong. The city-state was up in arms against mainland china over a controversial extradition bill. Also read: Will initiate independent evaluation at earliest appropriate moment: WHO chief on coronavirus pandemic As COVID-19 cases slow down to a trickle, these tensions are flaring up once again.

Hong Kong protests: Legislators resort to punches while discussing national anthem bill

The Riot Police in Hong Kong stormed malls and fired pellets on protesters. WION's Palki tells you how the pro-democracy movement has returned in Hong Kong.

Gravitas: Hong Kong on the brink, once again

Carrie Lam, the leader of Hong Kong, recently announced plans to rework the city’s education system in view of the protests that have rocked the city multiple times since 2019.

Carrie Lam blames education system for protests in Hong Kong, vows to reform it

China is going to prosecute a Belizean citizen for his alleged involvement in providing funds to “meddle” in Hong Kong affairs, a Chinese newspaper reported on Friday. The newspaper backed by the ruling Communist Party, said security authorities concluded their investigation against Lee Henley Hu Xiang to the Guangzhou prosecutorate. Lee will be prosecuted, the report said.

China to prosecute citizens for meddling in Hong Kong affairs

As COVID-19 has penetrated the global society, protests that were peaking last year have come to a halt. One of the major protests that happened included Hong Kong, where face masks became a symbol of defying the authority.

Hong Kong retains face mask ban even amid COVID-19 crisis

Hong Kong protesters on Friday staged sit-ins in Chinese ruled city to mark the seven months of anti-government protests. The sit-ins also marked a mob attack on demonstrators which had triggered a widespread criticism for Hong Kong police.

Hong Kong: With surgery masks on, anti-govt protesters stage sit-ins amid coronavirus outbreak

In a briefing received from the HSBC bank on Friday, the overnight services were said to be suspended at 19 ATM clusters cited in different areas of Hong Kong, two days after its branches and ATMs were vandalised and flamed during anti-government protests.

HSBC suspends overnight services at 19 ATM clusters in Hong Kong after branches vandalised

Chinese President Xi Jinping delivered a New Year speech, he reviewed the achievements of 2019 and extended his New Year wishes for 2020. He also called for Hong Kong to return to stability following months of pro-democracy protests. #WION #HongKongProtests #XiJinping

Xi Jinping delivers New Year speech, calls for calm in Hong Kong

China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) Hong Kong garrison carried out air and sea exercises, according to state-run CCTV. The drills which included emergency deployment, joint force delivery and joint patrolling was posted in the military channel, reports said.

China's army in Hong Kong carries out air, sea exercises: Report

Hong Kong police on Monday called for peaceful demonstrations as multiple protests were being planned amid the New Year festivities. Speaking at press conference, Hong Kong police Public Relations chief, Kwok Ka-Chuen said, "It's high time to put an end to violence and restore social order in Hong Kong" "The year 2019 has almost come to an end, Hong Kong people had a bumpy year where widespread rioting pushed the city to the brink of extreme danger, Hong Kong police Public Relations chief, Kwok said, adding, "I believe most citizens are fed up with these ongoing social unrest and long for peace and stability.

'High time to put an end to violence': Hong Kong police appeals for peaceful 2020 protests

Protesters clashed with riot police in Hong Kong shopping malls in Hong Kong with no letup in clashes over Christmas. The protests which have entered the seventh month provided a grim picture on Christmas as police used pepper spray and tear gas on pro-democracy activists in malls.

Protesters target malls during Christmas in Hong Kong

Riot police in Hong Kong fired tear gas in an effort to disperse protesters on Tuesday (December 24), who were staging anti-government rallies in Tsim Sha Tsui district.

Hong Kong riot police fire tear gas as Christmas Eve protests intensify

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Hong Kong police used pepper spray and made multiple arrests on December 15 as small groups of black-clad pro-democracy protesters targeted some of the city’s malls, ending a rare lull in violence.

Clashes break out at Hong Kong malls, 8 activists arrested

Hit by a projectile fired by Hong Kong police while covering an anti-government protest nearly two months ago, Indonesian journalist Veby Mega Indah was blinded in one eye, but that has not blotted out the traumatic flashbacks filling her mind.

Eye blinded covering Hong Kong protests, Indonesian reporter seeks justice

Recent US legislation on Xinjiang is a severe violation of international law and gross interference in China's internal affairs, the governor of the far western region said on Monday, accusing the United States of launching a smear campaign.

US bill on China's Xinjiang violates international law, regional official says

Hong Kong police on Sunday said they conducted raids ahead of a major pro-democracy rally and found weapons including a pistol and ammunition, the first firearm seizure linked to the protests.

Hong Kong police say pistol among weapons seized ahead of protest

Thousands of black-clad protesters from all walks of life gathered in Hong Kong on Sunday under a crisp blue sky for a rally that is expected to gauge support for democracy in the financial hub which has been roiled by protests for six months.

Thousands rally in Hong Kong as government appeals for calm

The Hong Kong police will use both "hard" and "soft" approaches when dealing with protests, Hong Kong's police commissioner Chris Tang told reporters in Beijing on Saturday.

Hong Kong police to take both 'hard' and 'soft' approaches against protests: Commissioner

Hong Kong's government on Wednesday pledged HK$4 billion ($511 million) in additional relief measures to help shore up an economy battered by months of protests that have eroded business confidence in the Asian financial hub.

Hong Kong announces fresh economic support measures worth $511 million

Hong Kong police fired tear gas to disperse anti-government protesters on Sunday as thousands took to the streets of the Chinese-ruled city after a rare lull in violence.

Hong Kong police fire tear gas as thousands take to the streets in fresh wave of protests

Secondary-school students and retirees joined forces to protest in Hong Kong on Saturday, the first of several weekend rallies planned across the city, as pro-democracy activists vowed to battle what they say are police brutality and unlawful arrests.

Hong Kong seniors take to streets to back students as activists decry police

China has arrested a citizen of Belize for allegedly colluding with people in the United States to meddle in the affairs of Hong Kong, the official Guangdong Communist Party newspaper reported on Saturday, citing local authorities.

China arrests Belizean, Taiwanese citizens over alleged meddling in Hong Kong affairs

US stocks slipped on Friday in a post-holiday shortened session as a US-China discord over Hong Kong reignited trade tensions and retail stocks dipped on signs of a tepid start to in-store Black Friday sales.

Wall Street slips as US law on Hong Kong brings back trade fears