Julie McCarthy

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Hong Kong Braces For Massive Weekend Protests

Friday, September 27, 2019

Saturday marks five years since the pro-democracy Umbrella Movement formed and leads up to the 70th anniversary of the People's Republic of China next week.

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Protesters Turn Out In Hong Kong For 15th Straight Weekend

Monday, September 16, 2019

The streets of Hong Kong were hot with protests over the weekend. Tear gas and water cannons were fired by police at protesters after the initially peaceful demonstrations turned violent.

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Taiwan Monitors How China Deals With Hong Kong Protesters

Friday, August 16, 2019

Concerns that China might crackdown on Hong Kong have Taiwan determined to maintain its own autonomy. Chinese leaders have long hoped to bring Taiwan under their control.

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Beijing Warns Hong Kong Protesters: Don't 'Play With Fire'

Tuesday, August 06, 2019

Speaking in the capital, a spokesman for China's Hong Kong affairs office said protesters will be "held accountable" and said that Beijing had "tremendous power" to put down the protests.

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Surging Anti-Beijing Dissent Sends Hong Kong Spiraling Into Chaos

Tuesday, August 06, 2019

Hong Kong has plunged into chaos as protesters besieged police stations and barricaded roads, and riot police rained down tear gas. It's fiercest challenge China has faced in 22 years of rule.

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Hong Kong Protesters Expand Their Tactics, Meet More Resistance

Monday, August 05, 2019

As protests enter their ninth week, the atmosphere in the city has gotten much more charged and emotionally inflamed --and both sides have become more entrenched in their positions.

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What Hong Kong's Turmoil Means For Taiwan

Saturday, August 03, 2019

Hong Kong's turmoil reverberates among Taiwanese. Many have a sense dread that as Hong Kong goes, so goes Taiwan. Others are less bothered, believing that China will leave well enough alone.

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Hong Kong Protesters Clash With Members Of A Masked Mob

Monday, July 22, 2019

Protests in Hong Kong turned violent over the weekend as clashes erupted between pro-democracy activists and a masked mob. The identity of the attackers was not immediately clear.

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Hong Kong Protests: Thousands Demand Complete Withdrawal Of Controversial Bill

Sunday, July 21, 2019

Demonstrators have gathered again, angered at Beijing's tightening control over the territory. Police have been mobilized as Hong Kong faces its worst crisis in recent history.

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Philippine President's War On Drugs Criticized As Crimes Against Humanity

Friday, July 19, 2019

Global human rights activists are pressuring the president of the Philippines about his on-going war on illegal drugs, which they say amounts to "crimes against humanity."

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Hong Kong's Carrie Lam Says Extradition Bill Is 'Dead,' But Protesters Press On

Tuesday, July 09, 2019

The backlash to the bill has prompted the most serious challenge to the Beijing-controlled government of Hong Kong since the former British colony was returned to China in 1997.

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Controversial Extradition Bill Is Dead, Hong Kong Leader Lam Says

Tuesday, July 09, 2019

Hong Kong's leader Carrie Lam says the controversial bill that would have allowed extradition to the Chinese mainland is dead. But the bill was not officially withdrawn. So what does that mean?

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Hong Kong Activists Speak Out

Saturday, July 06, 2019

Young demonstrators speak of their passion, depression and steely determination to take to Hong Kong's streets again. They are clear in their opposition to Beijing's tightening grip on their city.

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Pro-Democracy Demonstrators Flood Hong Kong's Streets

Monday, July 01, 2019

Protesters broke into Hong Kong's legislative building on the anniversary of the transfer of the territory from British to Chinese rule.

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Protests Continue In Hong Kong Over Controversial Extradition Bill

Monday, July 01, 2019

Protests have rocked Hong Kong, and hundreds of thousands of demonstrators are expected to use the anniversary of Hong Kong's reversion to China as an occasion to continue protests.

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'We Are Entitled To Freedom': Hong Kong Protesters Forge On

Sunday, June 30, 2019

A series of protests rocked Hong Kong this month. Hundreds of thousands of demonstrators are expected to use the anniversary of Hong Kong's reversion to China as an occasion to continue protests.

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Chinese Trawler Hits And Sinks Filipino Fishing Boat

Saturday, June 29, 2019

The sinking of a Filipino fishing boat by a Chinese trawler has led to outcry in the Philippines and raised alarm over whether China is ramping up claims to disputed waters.

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Brands Push Back On Partnering With Social Media Influencers

Monday, June 17, 2019

Brands are expected to spend up to $10 billion by next year on social media influencers. But some companies are fighting back, accusing influencers of just trying to get something for nothing.

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The Philippines' Marawi City Remains Wrecked Nearly 2 Years After ISIS War

Wednesday, June 12, 2019

The city has a rich heritage of buildings and mosques. Today, the battle scars are as prominent as ever and residents displaced by the conflict complain about the sluggish reconstruction.

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Millions Of Voters Turn Out For Philippines' Midterm Elections

Monday, May 13, 2019

Voters went to the polls in the Philippines Monday to choose half of the country's Senate, and its entire House of Representatives. The election is widely seen as a referendum on President Duterte.

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