U.S. stock futures and European equities edged down as escalating tensions between Chinese authorities and protesters in Hong Kong added to investors’ concerns about global trade.

Antigovernment demonstrators shut down Hong Kong’s airport and stranded thousands of passengers, as officials in Beijing said they saw emerging signs of terrorism in the city’s increasingly violent protests.

The busy international hub cancels flights as anti-government protests there enter a fourth day.

Hong Kong airport authorities have cancelled departing and arriving flights at the major travel hub after thousands of protesters entered the arrivals halls to stage a demonstration.

Beijing claims ongoing demonstrations beginning to show signs of ‘terrorism’

Hong Kong police escalated the use of violence against protesters this weekend, the tenth since protests against Communist Party influence in the city began, flooding closed-off areas with tear gas and, on one occasion, allegedly shooting a protester in the e…

Black-clad protesters flooded the arrivals hall of Hong Kong's international airport following a night of unprecedented police violence

Hong Kong International Airport contributes 5% of the city's GDP directly and indirectly, but the long-term effects of the cancellations may be worse.

Responding to the demonstrations, Beijing called for swift punishment, "without leniency, without mercy," as armed police assembled nearby.

Hong Kong International Airport contributes 5% of the city's GDP directly and indirectly, but the long-term effects of the cancellations may be worse.

Responding to the demonstrations, Beijing called for swift punishment, "without leniency, without mercy," as armed police assembled nearby.

As protesters make new demands, the prospects of a quick settlement recede

June 16 (UPI) — Around two million people protested in Hong Kong on Sunday, seeking the ouster of the leader’s plan to extradite offenders to

The jaw-dropping Hong Kong protests have kicked up another gear after one of the city’s best known activists walked free from prison and waded into the unprecedented unrest.

The huge marches seen in Hong Kong are part of a wider movement to push back against authoritarian Chinese control.

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China said on Monday it will continue to support Hong Kong's embattled leader, Carrie Lam, after two million protesters took to the streets with a demand for her to step down.

Activist Joshua Wong, who has become the face of Hong Kong's push for full democracy, walked free from prison on Monday and vowed to join a mass protest movement demanding that the city's Beijing-backed leader, Carrie Lam, steps down.

Activists estimate nearly two million people turned out for march against extradition Bill

Activist Joshua Wong, who has become the face of Hong Kong's push for full democracy, has walked free from prison and vowed to join a mass protest movement demanding that the city's Beijing-backed leader steps down.

Protesters in Hong Kong left the streets on Monday, averting possible clashes after haggling for hours with police by moving to areas near the government headquarters.

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Activist Joshua Wong, who has become the face of Hong Kong's push for full democracy, was freed from prison Monday and demanded Carrie Lam step down.

Hong Kong: @HKJA_Official stated that it would consider stepping into the court as an interested party in the injunction hearing on the protest song. https://t.co/Bvy2eZW73I @inmediahk

RT @SamuelBickett: Five homeless people in Hong Kong demonstrated for more support for the poor. The police then showed up and read a state…

RT @SamuelBickett: Five homeless people in Hong Kong demonstrated for more support for the poor. The police then showed up and read a state…

RT @SamuelBickett: Five homeless people in Hong Kong demonstrated for more support for the poor. The police then showed up and read a state…

RT @SamuelBickett: Five homeless people in Hong Kong demonstrated for more support for the poor. The police then showed up and read a state…

RT @SamuelBickett: Five homeless people in Hong Kong demonstrated for more support for the poor. The police then showed up and read a state…

RT @SamuelBickett: Five homeless people in Hong Kong demonstrated for more support for the poor. The police then showed up and read a state…

RT @SamuelBickett: Five homeless people in Hong Kong demonstrated for more support for the poor. The police then showed up and read a state…

RT @raam_beart: (1) Welcome to the WTF Hong Kong Protest Series - "Guess who enjoys high life in the West, while his parents reside in publ…

RT @SamuelBickett: Five homeless people in Hong Kong demonstrated for more support for the poor. The police then showed up and read a state…

RT @SamuelBickett: Five homeless people in Hong Kong demonstrated for more support for the poor. The police then showed up and read a state…

RT @SamuelBickett: Five homeless people in Hong Kong demonstrated for more support for the poor. The police then showed up and read a state…

RT @SamuelBickett: Five homeless people in Hong Kong demonstrated for more support for the poor. The police then showed up and read a state…

Five homeless people in Hong Kong demonstrated for more support for the poor. The police then showed up and read a statement warning them that their protest might violate China’s national security. https://t.co/Uxwb0uX2au

RT @raam_beart: (1) Welcome to the WTF Hong Kong Protest Series - "Guess who enjoys high life in the West, while his parents reside in publ…

RT @raam_beart: (1) Welcome to the WTF Hong Kong Protest Series - "Guess who enjoys high life in the West, while his parents reside in publ…

RT @raam_beart: (1) Welcome to the WTF Hong Kong Protest Series - "Guess who enjoys high life in the West, while his parents reside in publ…

RT @raam_beart: (1) Welcome to the WTF Hong Kong Protest Series - "Guess who enjoys high life in the West, while his parents reside in publ…

RT @raam_beart: (1) Welcome to the WTF Hong Kong Protest Series - "Guess who enjoys high life in the West, while his parents reside in publ…

RT @raam_beart: (1) Welcome to the WTF Hong Kong Protest Series - "Guess who enjoys high life in the West, while his parents reside in publ…

RT @raam_beart: (1) Welcome to the WTF Hong Kong Protest Series - "Guess who enjoys high life in the West, while his parents reside in publ…

RT @raam_beart: (1) Welcome to the WTF Hong Kong Protest Series - "Guess who enjoys high life in the West, while his parents reside in publ…

RT @bxieus: Last week, London, some Chinese Communist Party (CCP) followers were trying to stop a peaceful protest which denounces Communis…

RT @krislc: Hong Kong activist Ben Lam notes: 1. Warrants for the eight are to test UK, US and Aus. If US invites John Lee to APEC in Nov,…

RT @bxieus: Last week, London, some Chinese Communist Party (CCP) followers were trying to stop a peaceful protest which denounces Communis…

RT @EFF: EFF and more than 24 civil society organizations have written to tech companies urging them to oppose the ban of 2019 protest song…

RT @bxieus: Last week, London, some Chinese Communist Party (CCP) followers were trying to stop a peaceful protest which denounces Communis…

RT @bxieus: Last week, London, some Chinese Communist Party (CCP) followers were trying to stop a peaceful protest which denounces Communis…

RT @EFF: EFF and more than 24 civil society organizations have written to tech companies urging them to oppose the ban of 2019 protest song…

RT @krislc: Hong Kong activist Ben Lam notes: 1. Warrants for the eight are to test UK, US and Aus. If US invites John Lee to APEC in Nov,…

RT @EFF: EFF and more than 24 civil society organizations have written to tech companies urging them to oppose the ban of 2019 protest song…

RT @krislc: Hong Kong activist Ben Lam notes: 1. Warrants for the eight are to test UK, US and Aus. If US invites John Lee to APEC in Nov,…

RT @EFF: EFF and more than 24 civil society organizations have written to tech companies urging them to oppose the ban of 2019 protest song…

RT @krislc: Hong Kong activist Ben Lam notes: 1. Warrants for the eight are to test UK, US and Aus. If US invites John Lee to APEC in Nov,…

RT @EFF: EFF and more than 24 civil society organizations have written to tech companies urging them to oppose the ban of 2019 protest song…

RT @RebeccaYChan: The difference between France and Hong Kong was that the violence and mayhem in Hong Kong was orchestrated and funded by…

RT @tedhuichifung: Hong Kong regime's crackdown to the extreme - banning the protest song 'Glory to Hong Kong', including from internet. No…

RT @EFF: It's critical that internet intermediaries take a collective stance against Hong Kong’s censorship and oppose the Hong Kong govern…

RT @EFF: EFF and more than 24 civil society organizations have written to tech companies urging them to oppose the ban of 2019 protest song…

RT @krislc: Hong Kong activist Ben Lam notes: 1. Warrants for the eight are to test UK, US and Aus. If US invites John Lee to APEC in Nov,…