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Pro-democracy activists Joshua Wong and Agnes Chow leave the Eastern Court after being released on bail in Hong Kong, China, on August 30, 2019.
Conflict & Justice
Hong Kong arrests won’t ‘cut off the heads of these protests,’ lawyer says
A woman holds a microphone in a crowd.
Protest
Hong Kong pop star fights for ‘our autonomy’ as protests against Beijing continue
Cameras and people surround Joshua Wong as he speaks to the media.
Conflict & Justice
Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong: ‘We will continue our battle until the day we have democracy’
A police officer is shown with a helmet and clear face mask down, striking a person with an umbrella with his batton.
Conflict & Justice
In Hong Kong, anger and frustration toward China aren’t new
A group of protesters are shown with their umbrellas pointed down to protect themselves from water being shot across the frame of the photograph.
Justice
Hong Kong police fire rubber bullets as extradition bill protests turn to chaos
Democracy leader Joshua Wong sits in a prison van as he arrives at the High Court in Hong Kong, August 24, 2017. Picture taken through tinted glass.
Justice
Jailed Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong has been found guilty of contempt of court
Student leader Joshua Wong (C) greets candidate Nathan Law (2nd R) as supporters share their joy after Law won in the Legislative Council election in Hong Kong, China September 5, 2016.
Global Politics
Hong Kong’s anti-China activists are celebrating their victory
Pro-democracy protesters dismantle a barricade, in accordance with a court injunction to clear part of the protest site. The demonstrators set up camp at the end of September 2014.
Conflict
Barricades come down in Hong Kong, but the protest movement is far from over