Hong Kong

A helmeted head is blurry in the foreground, behind it, a line of protesters on a balcony

The problem with offers of citizenship to those fleeing Hong Kong

Physicist Yangyang Cheng was born in mainland China and took advantage of a visa program a decade ago to come to the United States to study. She says she's troubled by the language politicians and governments are using to promote resettlement policies for Hong Kong residents.

The problem with offers of citizenship to those fleeing Hong Kong
A young woman writing on a notepad

I am from Hong Kong, not China

I am from Hong Kong, not China
A man stands in the middle of Grand Central Terminal as he speaks on a cell phone.

If you get a robocall in Mandarin, just hang up

If you get a robocall in Mandarin, just hang up
Student leader Joshua Wong (C) greets candidate Nathan Law (2nd R) as supporters share their joy after Law won in the Legislative Council election in Hong Kong, China September 5, 2016.

Hong Kong's anti-China activists are celebrating their victory

Hong Kong's anti-China activists are celebrating their victory
A campaigner carries a former colonial Hong Kong flag during a Hong Kong-UK reunification demonstration outside the British Consulate in Hong Kong on July 1, 2016, the 19th anniversary of Hong Kong's handover to Chinese sovereignty from British rule.

There’s a movement to turn Hong Kong back into a British colony

There’s a movement to turn Hong Kong back into a British colony
Hong Kong Chief Executive Leung Chun-ying looks on as he meets journalists in Hong Kong.

Facebook's new 'angry' emoji has become a powerful weapon for Hong Kong activists

Hong Kong pro-democracy activists have found a powerful weapon for attacking leaders they claim are in Beijing's pocket.

Facebook's new 'angry' emoji has become a powerful weapon for Hong Kong activists

Five Things You Had to See Online This Week

Hong Kong protests illustrated, honest Transformers, BBC and friends cover The Beach Boys, Putin gets a weird birthday gift, and "Singin' in the Rain" sans singin.

Five Things You Had to See Online This Week
A protester throws an umbrella at riot police as fellow demonstrators blocked the main street to the central financial district outside government headquarters in Hong Kong on September 29, 2014.

Peaceful protests in Hong Kong become violent clashes with police

Organizers of pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong have battled police throughout the weekend, saying officers used excessive force — including tear gas, pepper spray and batons — against peaceful demonstrations. But they also say demonstrations will continue.

Peaceful protests in Hong Kong become violent clashes with police
A participant in the inaugural Shanghai International Debate Open 2014. Motions ranged from whether police should bear arms to whether ransoms should be paid to terrorists for the release of hostages.

Parliamentary-style debates take off in China — even if some topics are off limits

You may not expect to find government versus opposition debates among school kids in a one-party state. But these debate contests are part of a plan to instill independent thinking in young Chinese who will have to compete in a global market.

Parliamentary-style debates take off in China — even if some topics are off limits

Hong Kong Cinema

Hong Kong Cinema

Hong Kong Cinema

Hong Kong Cinema