Carrie Lam

Hong Kong condemns attack on justice secretary as protests paralyse city

Secretary for Justice Teresa Cheng, who was in London to promote Hong Kong as a dispute resolution and deal-making hub, was targeted by a group of protesters who shouted "murderer" and "shameful."

Hong Kong readies for more chaos as violence spreads citywide

Police have increased security around Hong Kong and its university campuses as they brace for more violence after sharp clashes overnight with anti-government protesters.

In pictures: Violence intensifies as protests continue in Hong Kong

Hong Kong protests started on March 31 over an extradition bill show no signs of abating, despite promises by the chief executive to withdraw the bill. Meanwhile, China seems adamant not to give in to the protesters' demands.

Protesters hit Hong Kong transport network as city spirals into chaos

Hong Kong's leader Carrie Lam has pledged to "spare no effort" in bringing an end to anti-government protests that have wracked the city for more than five months, following a day of violence in which one person was shot and another set on fire.

Pro-Beijing lawmaker in Hong Kong stabbed while campaigning

A video circulating on social media showed a man giving flowers to Junius Ho and asking permission for a photo with him. The man then drew a knife from his bag and stabbed Ho in the chest but was quickly overpowered by the victim and several others.

Xi voices 'high degree of trust' in Hong Kong leader over unrest

China's President Xi Jinping told embattled Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam the central government has a high degree of confidence in her and fully recognises the work by her and her team.

Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong says barred from district election

Wong became the poster child of the huge pro-democracy "Umbrella Movement" protests of 2014. Wong and his party, Demosisto, have denied supporting independence for the city.

Murder suspect walks free as Hong Kong, Taiwan authorities clash

Hong Kong's legislature formally withdrew legislation that would have allowed extraditions to mainland China, meeting one of five demands of anti-Beijing protesters. Leader Carrie Lam has used Chan Tong-kai's case to justify an extradition bill.

Hong Kong leaders apologise to mosque for water cannon hit

Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam and police chief Stephen Lo paid visited a mosque that was struck with blue dye from a water cannon during the latest bout of violent anti-Beijing protests.

Hong Kong legislative session adjourned amid protests and heckling

Pro-democracy lawmakers dragged out of legislature by security guards after heckling city's leader Carrie Lam for second day running.

Hong Kong leader presents policy address via video after disruption

Carrie Lam's inability to deliver her policy address inside the Legislative Council marked a slap in the face for the embattled chief executive grappling with anti-government protests now in their fifth month.

China says US House should stop interfering in Hong Kong

The Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act, a measure passed by the House, would require the US secretary of state to certify each year that Hong Kong retained its autonomy in order to receive special treatment as a major financial center.