Hong kong government

The Chinese central government rejected Lam’s proposal to withdraw the extradition bill and ordered her not to yield to any of the protesters’ other demands at that time, three individuals with direct knowledge of the matter told Reuters. read more

The most important task is to punish violent criminal acts, restore social stability, safeguard law and order read more

Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Geng Shuang Thursday said the largely peaceful protests were “an act that undermines Hong Kong’s stability.” read more

Striking a defiant tone after the city’s largest protest since the 1997 handover, chief executive Carrie Lam said the legislature would debate the bill on Wednesday as planned, rejecting calls to delay or withdraw the law. read more

Modi, who is wanted in connection with the Rs 12,700-crore fraud at the Punjab National Bank, is reportedly in Hong Kong. read more