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The city reported that more than 2.9 million people voted, a turnout rate of more than 71%. More people voted in Sunday's local election than any election in Hong Kong to date.

HONG KONG - Jay Wong had never voted in Hong Kong's district council elections before, deeming the races too local to be worth the bother. But on Sunday, the 28-year-old music teacher made sure to wake up early to cast her vote. "I had to because I d

The elections are seen as a referendum on popular support for ongoing anti-government protests that are now in their sixth month. Record numbers of people have voted.

The popularity of the pro-democracy protests will be tested in Sunday’s local district elections, which are about the only real democracy left in the Chinese territory.

Edward Leung has barely spoken about the demonstrations from his jail cell, but he has emerged as an unlikely oracle in the eyes of demonstrators.

An elections officials said the pro-democracy activist's call for "self-determination" in the Chinese territory was inconsistent with pledging allegiance to the city and its constitution.

Cathay's chairman says new leaders can "reset confidence." The resignation comes after anti-government protesters filled Hong Kong International Airport, and Beijing pressured the carrier.

Many residents of a politically conservative neighborhood were born in China's Fujian province and came to Hong Kong for greater opportunities. They accuse protesters of hurting the local economy.

Pro-democracy protests, now in their 10th straight weekend, are posing one of the biggest tests to China's leadership since the 1997 handover from Britain.

Demonstrators flooded the arrivals terminal, taking their demands for protection of Hong Kong's freedoms to an international audience.

Hong Kong protesters’ lack of official leaders may protect them, but it also creates challenges – including, perhaps, for their movement’s future.

Hong Kong protesters’ lack of official leaders may protect them, but it also creates challenges – including, perhaps, for their movement’s future.

HONG KONG - China's central government on Tuesday condemned Hong Kong protesters who smashed their way into the legislative chambers a day earlier, while demonstrators used social media to illustrate their fears of dangerous confrontations with polic

Hong Kong protesters are increasingly frustrated with Chief Executive Carrie Lam’s handling of a controversial bill. But so is Beijing, analysts say.

Hong Kong protesters are increasingly frustrated with Chief Executive Carrie Lam’s handling of a controversial bill. But so is Beijing, analysts say.

A day after Chief Executive Carrie Lam offered her mea culpa, two top advisers followed suit. But the apologies are unlikely to be enough to placate protesters.

"Hello world and hello freedom," said the activist, who served a month on a contempt of court charge. Wong called on Hong Kong's leader to resign after protests over a controversial extradition bill.

Demonstrations in 2014 brought people like Joshua Wong to the attention of the world. These latest rallies are very different.

In a continuation of mass demonstrations that began over the weekend, thousands of mostly student protesters blocked the entrance to the territory's Legislative Council chambers.

Joshua Wong was the 17-year-old face of massive pro-democracy protests in the semiautonomous city. Now, he and two others have been given stricter sentences that bar them from office for five years.

In a case decided by the territory's high court, four opposition lawmakers were kicked out of the legislature, shifting the balance in Beijing's favor.

Xi Jingping says that Hong Kong residents must not cross a "red line" that would "endanger the sovereignty and security" of China.

On the anniversary of Hong Kong's return to China, Chris Patten has harsh words for Beijing's heavy-handed approach to the governance of the territory.

Leaders of large demonstrations that roiled parts of Hong Kong in 2014 were told to report to police Monday on charges of causing a public nuisance.

Carrie Lam vowed to "heal the divide" in Hong Kong society. Protesters have demanded more autonomy, after Beijing has increasingly interfered in Hong Kong's affairs.