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Hong Kong in a state of emergency

Thousands of people have demonstrated in Hong Kong, bringing parts of the Asian financial hub to a standstill. The protesters are calling for democratic elections and the resignation of the Leung Chun-ying's government.

  • Demonstrationen Hong Kong 29.09.2014

    Use of violence

    On Sunday, September 28, the Hong Kong police used tear gas, batons and pepper spray against thousands of pro-democracy campaigners gathered on the city's streets. The overnight clashes continued until Monday, September 29, bringing parts of Hong Kong to a standstill. According to the authorities, 38 people were injured during the unrest.

  • Bildergalerie Demonstrationen Hong Kong 29.09.2014

    Chaos on streets

    The demonstrators blocked intersections and main roads in various parts of the city, including Hong Kong's central financial district, causing traffic chaos in China's special administrative region. According to the city's Department of Transportation, some 200 bus lines and large parts of the tram network were affected by the protests.

  • Bildergalerie Demonstrationen Hong Kong 29.09.2014

    Public life paralyzed

    The escalation follows the August 31 announcement by the Chinese authorities that they will tightly control the nomination of candidates for the election of the city's Chief Executive in 2017. Schools and businesses in the areas affected by the protests remained partially closed on Monday. Major banks and investment firms, however, had planned ahead to keep functioning.

  • Studentenprotest in Hongkong Occupy Central 28. Sept

    Led by students

    The protests kicked off last Monday with a students' strike. Over the weekend, the pro-democracy Occupy Central movement joined the protests.

  • Studentenprotest in Hong Kong Occupy Central Leung Chun Ying 25. Sept

    Selective democracy

    Beijing wants to allow only pre-selected candidates to run for the election of the metropolis' Chief Executive. This means that the nomination of candidates who are critical of the central government is effectively excluded.

  • Bildergalerie Demonstrationen Hong Kong 29.09.2014

    'One country, two systems'

    The former British colony has enjoyed a special status since its return to China in 1997. The city enjoys a relatively freer press and its denizens can engage in political activities. Politically, however, Beijing wants to keep the city's reins in its control. The Chinese authorities are critical of the ongoing protests, calling them "illegal" and a "threat to social peace."

  • Bildergalerie Demonstrationen Hong Kong 29.09.2014

    Beijing is 'confident'

    Beijing is "confident" that Hong Kong authorities will bring the situation under control, the Chinese state-run news agency Xinhua quoted a spokesman of the country's State Council as saying. But experts say that the use of force against protesters may lead to further confrontation.


  • Demonstrationen Hong Kong 29.09.2014

    Use of violence

    On Sunday, September 28, the Hong Kong police used tear gas, batons and pepper spray against thousands of pro-democracy campaigners gathered on the city's streets. The overnight clashes continued until Monday, September 29, bringing parts of Hong Kong to a standstill. According to the authorities, 38 people were injured during the unrest.

  • Bildergalerie Demonstrationen Hong Kong 29.09.2014

    Chaos on streets

    The demonstrators blocked intersections and main roads in various parts of the city, including Hong Kong's central financial district, causing traffic chaos in China's special administrative region. According to the city's Department of Transportation, some 200 bus lines and large parts of the tram network were affected by the protests.

  • Bildergalerie Demonstrationen Hong Kong 29.09.2014

    Public life paralyzed

    The escalation follows the August 31 announcement by the Chinese authorities that they will tightly control the nomination of candidates for the election of the city's Chief Executive in 2017. Schools and businesses in the areas affected by the protests remained partially closed on Monday. Major banks and investment firms, however, had planned ahead to keep functioning.

  • Studentenprotest in Hongkong Occupy Central 28. Sept

    Led by students

    The protests kicked off last Monday with a students' strike. Over the weekend, the pro-democracy Occupy Central movement joined the protests.

  • Studentenprotest in Hong Kong Occupy Central Leung Chun Ying 25. Sept

    Selective democracy

    Beijing wants to allow only pre-selected candidates to run for the election of the metropolis' Chief Executive. This means that the nomination of candidates who are critical of the central government is effectively excluded.

  • Bildergalerie Demonstrationen Hong Kong 29.09.2014

    'One country, two systems'

    The former British colony has enjoyed a special status since its return to China in 1997. The city enjoys a relatively freer press and its denizens can engage in political activities. Politically, however, Beijing wants to keep the city's reins in its control. The Chinese authorities are critical of the ongoing protests, calling them "illegal" and a "threat to social peace."

  • Bildergalerie Demonstrationen Hong Kong 29.09.2014

    Beijing is 'confident'

    Beijing is "confident" that Hong Kong authorities will bring the situation under control, the Chinese state-run news agency Xinhua quoted a spokesman of the country's State Council as saying. But experts say that the use of force against protesters may lead to further confrontation.


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