Hong Kong Protests Continue After Pro-Democracy Sweeping Electoral Victories, Five Demands Requested
After a week of relative calm throughout Hong Kong, pro-democracy protestors renewed their activism after Carrie Lam’s administration failed to make any progress on meeting the ‘five demands‘ a week after sweeping electoral victories for the movement. Following the local district elections, Caracal Reports analyzed the results, pointing to the importance the movement places on […]
The Pro Democracy Movement Makes Major Gains In Hong Kong Elections
The first elections to take place since the pro-democracy protest movement became daily life in Hong Kong led to dramatic gains for activists. Pro-democracy supporters competed for each of the 452 wards up for grabs in the district council elections. The Guardian reports. People turned out in record numbers to eject pro-Beijing politicians from district councils they had […]
Hong Kong: Pro-Democracy Protesters Clash With Police At University
The ongoing pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong are reaching a tipping point as protestors and police have increased hostilities over the past week. Police in Hong Kong warned demonstrations were, “one step closer to terrorism” on Thursday of last week, ignoring the state-sponsored threats the Chinese military made against pro-democracy protestors several months ago. Chinese […]
Hong Kong Pro-Democracy Protests Goes Global
The months-long protests in Hong Kong continue without a clear course for resolution. Recent developments came after pro-democracy protestors rejected Chief Executive Carrie Lam’s complete withdraw of the ‘extradition bill’ and refusal to meet each of their demands. Caracal Reports details the issue. Most of the angst against Lam comes from her refusal to meet the ‘five […]
Tension Reaches International Stage In Hong Kong
“Citizens of Hong Kong believe any such bill [currently suspended extradition bill] would be used by China to target political opponents of the Chinese government which is known for human rights abuses,” Caracal Reports published last week as protests in Hong Kong continued to rage. Over the past week, the number of protestors in the […]
Citizens Of Hong Kong Continue To Protest Unpoluar Bill
“If confirmed, it would be the largest protest in Hong Kong’s history. Police said turnout was 338,000 at its peak. The masses turned out despite the suspension of the bill – which would allow extradition from Hong Kong to mainland China – on Saturday. Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam on Sunday apologized for proposing the […]
Detained Huawei Executive Receives Bail
Meng Wanzhou who was arrested in Canada at the Vancouver International Airport on December 1st. Wanzhou is the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of the Chinese company Huawei. Her detention came at the request of the United States who claims she used her position in Huawei to filter business deals with Iran through shell company Skycom […]