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‘It belongs to us’: Young protesters storm Hong Kong’s legislature 22 years after takeover

By World Tribune on July 1, 2019 China, Exclusives, Hong Kong, NE Asia, Rest of The Best, Top Stories, Top Story, World Links, World News, World Tribune

by WorldTribune Staff, July 1, 2019 An army of primarily young demonstrators smashed entrance glass windows, stormed and then occupied Hong Kong’s legislature on July 1, the anniversary of the city’s return to Chinese sovereignty. Another 550,000 protesters jammed the city’s streets as what started as a protest over legislation that would allow Hong Kong […]

As protests turn violent, State Dept. issues warning to Hong Kong government

By World Tribune on June 12, 2019 China, Exclusives, Hong Kong, NE Asia, Top Story, World Links, World News, World Tribune

by WorldTribune Staff, June 12, 2019 In a strong statement in support of massive demonstrations in Hong Kong, the U.S. State Department warned: “The continued erosion of the ‘one country, two systems’ framework puts at risk Hong Kong’s long-established special status in international affairs.” Hundreds of police clashed with demonstrators on June 12, firing rubber bullets […]