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Reoccupy Hong Kong District for Democracy
Occupy Central and allies reoccupy Hong Kong district in latest peaceful civil disobedience
Jail for Reporting on China State Owned Company Corruption
Another confirmation that reporting on government corruption in China state owned company will land journalists in jail
Hong Kong Police Brutality Surprises Democracy Protesters
Push for democratic elections reignited by shocking video of Hong Kong police brutality
Hong Kong to March Again Following Talks Breakdown
With China refusing serious discussion on democracy, Occupy Hong Kong to march again
Democracy Debate Consumes Hong Kong Political Conversation
Elections now dominate Hong Kong political conversation as China determined to hold power
Evolving Nature of Hong Kong’s Umbrella Revolution
Protests continue as talks with marchers and China watched closely by activists in Hong Kong’s Umbrella Revolution
Hong Kong Protests Recede in Test of Umbrella Revolution
Hong Kong’s pro-democracy Umbrella Revolution in publicity duel with Chinese dictatorship
China Pressure Grows on Hong Kong Business District Protest
Growing campaign by China seeks to disrupt Hong Kong business district protest movement
Students Offer Free Hong Kong Protest Translation
With tens of thousands marching for democracy in a major Chinese city, locals show their creativity and determination with offer of Hong Kong protest translation made for free by students