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How China turned a Tiananmen Square memorial into one of the most sought-after sculptures in the world
The "Pillar of Shame" was meant to spread all around the world. It didn't — until now, thanks…
Cezary Podkul
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Hong Kong's leader Carrie Lam says she won't seek another term, citing 'unprecedented pressure' over pro-democracy protests and handling of Covid response
"There's only one consideration and that is family," said Lam, whose decision to avoid a second ter…
Julie Gerstein
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Beijing is cheering the election of a China loyalist as Hong Kong's next leader, heralding the start of a 'democracy with Hong Kong characteristics'
Beijing's new security office in Hong Kong hailed Lee's election as a step forward for Hong Kong to…
Cheryl Teh
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China's zero-COVID lockdown protests drag on Chinese and Hong Kong stocks as unrest spooks investors
Hong Kong's benchmark Hang Seng Index closed 1.6% lower, and mainland China's CSI 300 index dropped…
Phil Rosen
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Meet the typical Hong Kong millennial: They're supporting their parents, can't afford to buy homes, and have zero interest in moving to mainland China
Millennials are the last generation born before the July 1, 1997, handover of Hong Kong from the Un…
Faye Bradley
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Pop star Denise Ho and at least 5 pro-democracy journalists were arrested in Hong Kong's continued crackdown on opposition
National security police arrested seven people for sedition on Wednesday morning, including pop sta…
Joshua Zitser
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Chinese state broadcaster CCTV aired its first NBA game nearly 2 years after the league was blacklisted
The league was banned after Daryl Morey, then-manager of the Houston Rockets, tweeted in 2019 in su…
Waiyee Yip
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Former US officials want to put a copy of a Tiananmen Square memorial sculpture across the street from China's embassy in DC
The artist of the sculpture has been inundated with requests for copies of the "Pillar of Shame" si…
Rebecca Cohen
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Hong Kong is facing its worst-ever expat exodus. Those leaving say the city is becoming no different from mainland China.
"It feels like we're all in a boat without a skipper, and China is driving us," one expat told Insi…
Matthew Loh
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Hong Kong's 'Pillar of Shame' statue, which commemorates the victims of the Tiananmen Square massacre, was removed in the middle of the night
The "Pillar of Shame" was erected in 1997, the same year Hong Kong was returned to China. Its remov…
Matthew Loh
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Photos show Hong Kong marking the Tiananmen Square crackdown anniversary before and after China imposed a security law which censored protests
Hong Kong's Tiananmen Square crackdown vigil has been held annually since 1990, but the park was bl…
Kelly McLaughlin
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Seattle protesters are using umbrellas to block pepper spray and tear gas, mirroring tactics used by the Hong Kong pro-democracy demonstrations
Seattle anti police-brutality protesters showed up with umbrellas as a shield, and also as a potent…
Sinéad Baker
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Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai predicted that he would be arrested under China's new national security law, but said he would still stay and fight
Lai predicted his arrest in May, when Beijing first outlined Hong Kong's draconian new law. He is t…
Sinéad Baker
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Black Lives Matter demonstrators are using leaf blowers to combat tear gas in a new protest tactic borrowed from Hong Kong
Protesters have been carrying leaf blowers to combat tear gas after seeing the tool in action in Ho…
Ashley Collman
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Hong Kong passes controversial bill to make disrespecting China's national anthem a crime
The bill states that anyone who insults China's national anthem faces fines of up to $6,380 or up t…
Rosie Perper
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A Hong Kong ice cream shop now offers 'tear gas' flavored ice cream to remind people of pro-democracy demonstrations, which broke out nearly a year ago
"It tastes like tear gas. It feels difficult to breathe at first, and it's really pungent and irrit…
Sarah Al-Arshani
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Dramatic photos from Hong Kong show police cracking down and arresting at least 370 protesters after China imposed its sweeping new national security law
Hong Kong police in riot gear arrested at least 370 protesters on Wednesday after China passed a sw…
Natalie Colarossi
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Hong Kong police are arresting people who defied authorities to protest after China imposed a sweeping new national security law
At least 300 people were arrested on the first day China's wide-ranging security law was enacted. A…
Mia Jankowicz
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Hong Kong airline terminates flight attendants accused of mocking passengers' English and saying they could lie on the floor if they couldn't ask for a blanket
Cathay Pacific flight attendants told passengers "If you cannot say blanket in English, you cannot …
Pete Syme
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Beijing says it will unilaterally impose national laws in Hong Kong 'without delay' as thousands take to the streets in protest
Critics worry that the new laws could hurt Hong Kong's independence and the city's position as a fi…