31 August 2014 | Deutsche Welle
Pro-democracy activists in Hong Kong have vowed to embark on a campaign of civil disobedience, after Beijing announced rules giving it control over candidates in the territory’s next leadership election.
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China rules out open nominations for Hong Kong leader
31 August 2014 | Deutsche Welle
China has said it will not allow open nominations for candidates for the leadership of Hong Kong in landmark 2017 elections. The announcement could trigger further large-scale protests in the city.
Don’t meddle in Hong Kong, China warns foreign countries
30 Aug 2014 | Deutsche Welle
China says foreign powers need to back away from getting involved in Hong Kong’s political affairs. It comes ahead of a Beijing ruling on the governance of the semi-autonomous city.
Hong Kong referendum reflects ‘people want democracy’
4 July 2014 | Deutsche Welle
Authorities in Hong Kong have detained the organizers of a recent pro-democracy rally. The demonstration, held three days ago, drew a record amount of people and resulted in over 500 arrests.
AI: HK mass arrests send ‘disturbing signal for future protests’
2 July 2014 | Deutsche Welle
Hong Kong police arrested over 500 protesters who staged a sit-in after a pro-democracy rally, described as the city’s largest in years. In a DW interview, AI’s Mabel Au slams the police action as hasty and unnecessary.
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