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US president suggests that implementation of new laws could be at his discretion – in return for trade deal, analyst says.
Reinterpretation of texts the latest effort in four-year old push to establish ‘theology with Chinese characteristics’.
National Democratic Institute head says suggestions that it is promoting Hong Kong independence are false and amount to misinformation.
After spokesman for NPCSC’s Legislative Affairs Commission said High Court ruling did not comply with Hong Kong’s mini-constitution, city’s legal scholars suggest ‘ill advised’ remarks could be ‘disastrous’ for politically charged cases.
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Despite the escalating chaos this week, observers do not think the central government is ready for such a drastic step.
Agency calls on city’s administration and police to use all necessary measures to restore order.
Chief executive pledges to make sure district council polls are held November 24 – but mainland mouthpiece media says citywide peace is a prerequisite.
Communist Party mouthpiece’s commentary suggests end to violence is necessary before November 24 district council poll.
Mainland social media users come out in strong support for the officer, compounding extensive coverage of vandalism of businesses with ties across the border.
This week’s plenum has the task of determining how to meet the party’s biggest challenge – itself.
The first full gathering of the powerful Central Committee in nearly 20 months will take place over four days.
Chen Qiushi says in YouTube video he was ‘criticised and educated’ after reporting on the unrest in the city, but ‘it’s my right to insist on speaking out’.
Petrol bombs thrown into Kowloon Tong MTR station at about 3pm on Saturday, seriously damaging facilities, police said, warning “rioters” to stop all illegal activities.
Work of public army of censors has become a crucial part of the country’s online governance, Cyberspace Administration of China says.
Central government says chaos in the city can’t go on forever and action must be taken to stop Hong Kong version of a colour revolution.
Activists stick posters – on walls, escalators, footbridges and the pavement – all the way from Causeway Bay to government headquarters in Admiralty.
Constitutional and Mainland Affairs Bureau is looking into the possibility of cancelling polls in areas where serious protests are taking place, a source says.
Foreign ministry says the US pilot was released on bail pending further investigation.
Bill also urges Trump administration to prohibit export of goods and services to state agents in Chinese region where upwards of 1 million Uygurs are being held.
Systems should direct users to approved material on subjects like Xi Jinping Thought, or which showcase the country’s economic and social development, Cyberspace Administration of China says.
Wang Hao, 55, has been transferred from Tangshan in Hebei to take up top job in important economic centre that was vacant for over six months.
‘I just want to test the rule of law in Hong Kong,” said the 25-year-old accountant as she walked from Causeway Bay to Wan Chai.
Status not known of third pro-democracy politician held following wave of arrests targeting several lawmakers and high-profile activists.
Beijing denies application to renew press credentials for journalist after warning newspaper not to publish article on Ming Chai.
While Hong Kong struggles through its long summer of discontent, its smaller neighbour is positioning itself as the very model of a modern ‘one country, two systems’ metropolis.
Foreign ministry says Simon Cheng held over violation of public security management regulations.
Jimmy Lai, Martin Lee, Anson Chan and Albert Ho labelled as ‘new Gang of Four’ that ‘colludes’ with Western forces to instigate unrest.
In a series of in-depth articles on the unrest rocking Hong Kong, the Post goes behind the headlines to look at the underlying issues, current state of affairs and where it is all heading. Here, we look at how Beijing fails to grasp the sentiment of the city.
Chinese government advisers say Beijing has not reached direct intervention point but that could change if the violence continues.
State media praises the two injured men, but some commentators criticise the central government over its perceived failure to take tougher action.
