Tag: Hong Kong

A protester hold up cards caricaturing Chinese President Xi Jinping at right and China Vice Premier Han Zheng at left with the words "Communist Robbers", "Evil Chinese Communists" during a rally in Hong Kong.

Beltway Confidential

What Trump gets wrong about Xi and Hong Kong

Tom Rogan · August 15, 2019 4:13 pm

Policemen with riot gear ask a man to move as they confront protesters in Hong Kong on Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2019. German Chancellor Angela Merkel is calling for a peaceful solution to the unrest in Hong Kong amid fears China could use force to quell pro-democracy protests.

In Hong Kong, China shows its terrifying vision of the future. Trump must speak out

Washington Examiner · August 15, 2019 4:00 am

China scapegoats US to set stage for Hong Kong crackdown

Joel Gehrke · August 15, 2019 1:08 am

A protester shows a placard to stranded travelers during a demonstration at the Airport in Hong Kong, Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2019.

Hong Kong protests continue, despite airport setback

Joel Gehrke · August 14, 2019 9:49 pm

President Donald Trump walks down the steps of Air Force One at Morristown Municipal Airport in Morristown, N.J., Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2019.

Beltway Confidential

Trump is Obama 2.0 on Hong Kong, Turkey, and Afghanistan

Michael Rubin · August 14, 2019 3:16 pm

Chinese military operation against Hong Kong could trigger historic rupture with US

Joel Gehrke · August 14, 2019 3:47 am

GOP senator calls for China boycott as Hong Kong rages

Joel Gehrke · August 13, 2019 10:24 pm

Protesters use luggage trolleys to block the departure gates during a demonstration at the Airport in Hong Kong on Tuesday. Protesters severely crippled operations at Hong Kong's international airport for a second day Tuesday, forcing authorities to cancel all remaining flights out of the city after demonstrators took over the terminals as part of their push for democratic reforms.

Beltway Confidential

What if China’s military enters Hong Kong?

Tom Rogan · August 13, 2019 6:45 pm

A protester wears an eyepatch during a sit-in protest at the Hong Kong International Airport in Hong Kong, Monday, Aug. 12, 2019. One of the world's busiest airports canceled all flights after thousands of Hong Kong pro-democracy protesters crowded into the main terminal Monday afternoon.

Beltway Confidential

Hong Kong International Airport seizure almost certainly means a Chinese military response

Tom Rogan · August 13, 2019 2:55 pm

Protesters demonstrate at the airport in Hong Kong, Monday, Aug. 12, 2019. Several thousand people gathered on Monday for a fourth day of protest against a proposed extradition law at Hong Kong's busy international airport.

China vows no ‘mercy’ for Hong Kong protesters

Joel Gehrke · August 12, 2019 8:54 pm

Protesters surround banners that read "Those charge to the street on today is brave!," center top, and "Release all the detainees!" during a sit-in rally at the arrival hall of the Hong Kong International airport in Hong Kong, Monday, Aug. 12, 2019.

US urges restraint by ‘all sides’ as Hong Kong protests gain momentum

Rob Crilly · August 12, 2019 6:15 pm

A student dressed in black gather on the University Mall at the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) during a class boycott rally in Hong Kong, China, on Monday, Sept. 2, 2019.

Hong Kong airport grounds all flights amid escalating protests

Ellie Bufkin · August 12, 2019 2:28 pm