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Anti-government demonstrators protest on Christmas Eve in Hong Kong, China.

December 24th, 2019 - 05:12 GMT

While the World Celebrates, Hong Kong Police Clash With Protesters on Christmas Eve

Hong Kong riot police fired tear gas at thousands of protesters, as anti-government protests turned into violent clashes and chaos on Christmas Eve. #HongKong protesters clash with riot police at shopping mall pic.twitter.com/P3bKedElcn #ENDEGO — Barbara Santana (@Barbara96913515) December 24, 2019 The protesters were protesting inside a shopping mall before police officers started beating them with batons, pointing their weapons towards the crowds. In addition, the police fired tear gas ...

A man walks past burning barricades at the entrance the Hong Kong Polytechnic University during a protest on November 11, 2019. A Hong Kong police officer shot at masked protesters -- hitting at least one in the torso -- during clashes broadcast live on Facebook, as the city's rush hour was interrupted by protests. (Philip FONG / AFP)

November 11th, 2019 - 07:28 GMT

Hong Kong Police Shoot Pro-Democracy Protester in Citywide Strike

Blood is seen splattered on a glass panel at the entrance of a shopping mall as riot police secure the scene after a bloody knife fight broke out in Hong Kong on November 3, 2019. A bloody knife fight in Hong Kong left six people wounded on November 3 evening, including a local pro-democracy politician who had his ear bitten off, capping another chaotic day of political unrest in the city. VIVEK PRAKASH / AFP

November 4th, 2019 - 10:23 GMT

Hong Kong: Three Critical in Weekend of Violent Clashes Between Protesters and Police

Protesters react after police fired tear gas during a rally on June 12. (AFP/ File Photo)

October 29th, 2019 - 12:56 GMT

Carrie Lam: Hong Kong Situation is 'Very Grim' Amid Mass Protests

Hong Kong democracy activist Joshua Wong poses during an interview with AFP outside the government headquarters. (AFP/Anthony Wallace)

October 29th, 2019 - 08:02 GMT

Hong Kong Activist Joshua Wong Barred From District Council Elections

Hong Kong's Chief Executive Carrie Lam (C) exits the Kowloon Mosque, or Kowloon Masjid and Islamic Centre, in the Tsim Sha Tsui district in Hong Kong on October 21, 2019. (AFP/ File Photo)

October 21st, 2019 - 11:56 GMT

Carrie Lam Apologises for Police Spraying Hong Kong Mosque

Protesters chant slogans as they attend a rally in Hong Kong on October 14, 2019, calling on US politicians to pass a bill that could alter Washington's relationship with the trading hub. (AFP/ File Photo)

October 16th, 2019 - 07:32 GMT

US House Passes Legislation Supporting Hong Kong Protesters

A man (L) walks past a person waving the US flag and holding a sign to rally for the US Congress to pass the Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act, during a flash mob rally inside a shopping mall in the Sha Tin district in Hong Kong on October 13, 2019. (AFP/ File Photo)

October 13th, 2019 - 11:24 GMT

Flashmobs Gather in Hong Kong Malls to Defy Face Mask Ban

Hong Kong protesters arrested for defying a new face mask ban appeared in court on October 7 following a violent weekend of unrest which saw bloody clashes with police and widespread vandalism that crippled the city's train network. Mohd RASFAN / AFP

October 13th, 2019 - 07:43 GMT

Hong Kong Protesters Bomb Subway Station Using Molotov Cocktails

The HKlive.map app was removed from Apple's app store globally but continued to work for users who had previously downloaded it in Hong Kong.

October 10th, 2019 - 09:45 GMT

Apple Removes Police-Tracking App Used in Hong Kong Protests

Masked protesters gather outside the High Court premises in support of activist Edward Leung, jailed for taking part in the 2016 Mongkok riots, during an appeal hearing for his period of sentence in Hong Kong on October 9, 2019. (AFP/ File Photo)

October 9th, 2019 - 09:48 GMT

Hong Kong Protesters Rally Against Mask Ban Outside Court

A woman holds a mask with slogans written on as protesters gather outside Mong Kok police station in Hong Kong on October 5, 2019. (AFP/ File Photo)

October 8th, 2019 - 06:25 GMT

First Time: Hong Kong Court Tries Two Who Defy Mask Ban

A protester wearing a mask takes part in a protest in the Wanchai district in Hong Kong on October 4, 2019, after people hit the streets when the government earlier announced a ban on facemasks. (AFP/ File Photo)

October 7th, 2019 - 09:29 GMT

Hong Kong Police Charge Two Protesters Over Wearing Face Masks