The events that led to Hong Kong's pivotal elections
Demands for expanded democracy in the semi-autonomous territory inspired protest movements that were largely ignored by Beijing and crushed by security forces.
Hong Kong
New Hong Kong bus tour is meant to put people to sleep
The Sleeping Bus Tour is a 5-hour, 47-mile ride to nowhere on a double-decker bus. It's designed for people who are easily put to sleep on moving vehicles. Passengers can bring pillows and blankets.
A Hong Kong university orders the removal of a memorial to the Tiananmen massacre
Activists see the order to remove the Pillar of Shame as the latest sign of Beijing's suppression of Hong Kong. It's reportedly the only major memorial to the massacre still standing on Chinese soil.
9 Arrested Over Alleged Plot To Plant Bombs Around Hong Kong
Police made the arrests after uncovering an attempt to make explosives and plant bombs across the city. Of the nine arrested, six are secondary school students.
China's Tough Hong Kong Law Turns 1 Year Old — And It's Already Grown Teeth
Apple Daily was closed, universities were muzzled and prominent activists were either jailed or exiled. The national security law has surely made an impact in Hong Kong in its first year in force.
Hong Kong's Apple Daily To Shut Down This Weekend After Having Its Assets Frozen
The pro-democracy newspaper will run its last edition on Saturday — signaling the end to Hong Kong's once freewheeling and muckraking reporting environment as well.
Police Arrest 'Apple Daily' Editors Under Hong Kong Security Law
The five editorial executives, including the editor in chief, were arrested Thursday morning amid a raid of the news outlets' offices.
9 Hong Kong Pro-Democracy Activists Sentenced For 2019 Protests
Nine activists and lawmakers were sentenced to prison terms Friday for their participation in the 2019 anti-government protests.
In Latest Power Move, Beijing Approves Electoral Overhaul For Hong Kong
The Standing Committee of the National People's Congress unanimously approved a law that will cut the number of district representatives for Hong Kong residents.
Hong Kong Democracy Advocates Charged Under National Security Law
Authorities charged 47 people with violating a Chinese law aimed at suppressing dissent. The pro-democracy activists, arrested in early January, face life in prison.