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Pro-democracy activists in Thailand have staged a fourth straight day of high-profile protests in the capital, thwarting efforts by the authorities to stop them, including a shutdown of the city’s mass transit systems. Unlike Friday’s protests, which saw police using water cannons to keep the demonstrators at bay, Saturday’s rallies were peaceful, with no reports … Read more
Thai protesters fought with royalists in the streets of Bangkok today as the country’s billionaire king prepares to ride through the capital in a motorcade amid growing calls to end his untouchable status. Hundreds of pro-democracy protesters staged a show of force today as they assembled at the city’s Democracy Monument to demand the prime … Read more
Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong to fight for seat in legislature in defiance of the new security law Hong Kong is set to hold elections for the city’s 70-seat legislature in September Joshua Wong was one of the 16 candidates emerged from unofficial primaries The prominent activist Monday applied to run for a seat in … Read more
As my plane took off, I looked down wistfully for one last time at the city I love so much, with its skyscrapers, its ferries and its fabulous fizzing energy. I was bidding farewell to Hong Kong. At the age of 26, I was leaving my home, my parents, my two brothers and my friends … Read more
Police have fired pepper pellets and arrested dozens of protesters in Hong Kong as they try to block politicians from debating a controversial national anthem bill. Officers clashed with activists in the city-state’s central business district on Wednesday after plans to blockade parliament were abandoned when the area was flooded with armed officers. Demonstrations have … Read more
Police in Hong Kong arrest 14 pro-democracy politicians, media tycoon and activists – including an 81 year old – on charges of joining unlawful protests last year Pro-democracy activists are arrested on charges of joining ‘unlawful protests At least 14 advocates have been arrested including media tycoon Jimmy Lai Ex-parliamentarian Martin Lee, 81, has also … Read more