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The article reports on the protests being staged in Hong Kong as of October 2019 against the alleged censorship and surveiilance by the Chinese government on the citizens of the semiautonomous city. Also cited are the use by the protesters of umbrellas to protect themselves against the police, the tech-powered censorship and surveillance ordered by President Xi Jinping in mainland China, and the comment of journalism professor Lokman Tsui on the developments.

Profiles Leung Kwok-Hung, a legislator in the Legislative Council of Hong Kong who has been given the nickname "Long Hair" by the Chinese public.

Reports on results of preliminary voting and surveys of voters leaving the polls in Hong Kong, China. Election irregularities; Democratic Party's demand for a recount of all the votes in the district; Controversy over legislative initiatives favored by Tung Chee-hwa, the territory's chief executive officer.

Reports on the efforts of the Chinese government to block the news of Hong Kong's pro-democracy march. China's decision to reduce the number of mainlanders allowed to be in Hong Kong during the march on July 1, 2004; Chinese censors' efforts to block the entry of Western newspapers, including editions printed in Hong Kong.

The article reports that the Hong Kong government has sentenced the democracy activists to prison for protests demanding elections.

The article reports on the decision of the Hong Kong government to ban the Hong Kong National Party using the colonial era public security ordinance.

The article reports that the street performers have many fans in Hong Kong wherein the people were buskers of varying age and musical ability, karaoke singers, dancers, magicians and human statues.

The article discusses a march in Hong Kong protesting against the involvement of China in the city affairs of Hong Kong.

The article offers information on the radio show ``Hour of Love" telecasted for the foreign inmates at Stanley Prison. Topics include the spiritual teachings of the show, the views of the prisoners, and the criminal laws in Hong Kong. The article also discusses the condition of the long-term prisoners in Hong Kong.

The article focuses on the imprisonment of young aspiring politicians of the Demosisto party, for protesting against the Communist Party rule in Hong Kong, and talks of efforts of Chinese government to limit the political freedom movement in Hong Kong, and increasing mistrust of the administration.

The article explores the political voices of social and political activist Joshua Wong, Nathan Law and Alex Chow on their call for social justice and democracy in Hong Kong and outlines the events relating to the Chinese government's communism.

The article reports on the predicament of the Chinese government which is seeking to find a novel approach for both Hong Kong and Taiwan that would not provoke resentment as of May 2016.

The article reports on the conviction of Zhou Yongkang, the former chief of domestic security for the abuse of power, revealing state secrets and accepting bribes in Hong Kong, China wherein he was sentenced to life in prison.

The article reports that the government in Hong Kong, China has insisted to follow an election proposal that follows the Basic Law, the framework that established the country as a special region under Chinese sovereignty, despite months of street protests in 2014.

Reports that pro-democracy leaders in Beijing have reportedly escaped to Hong Kong, raising further concern in the British colony about its relations with China. Hong Kong's fear of offending China; Information on escaped dissidents.

Richard Li, the chairman of the city's biggest phone company, abandoned his bid to privatize it on Thursday, a day after a Hong Kong blocked the plan. PCCW shares, which resumed trading on Thursday after being suspended since April 16, plummeted more than 12 percent in the wake of the decision. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

Reports on the move of Hong Kong to ask the Chinese government to issue a legally binding decision regarding the term for the chief executive.

Reports on the comment by President Hu Jintao of China to Hong Kong's leader, Tung Cheehwa, to improve of his management of the semiautonomous Chinese territory. Reaction of the public in Hong Kong to the comment; Clarification by Tung on Hu's remark in a news conference.

Reports that a series of sexual and financial controversies involving pro-democracy politicians in Hong Kong is reducing their chances of gaining a majority in legislative elections. Number of undecided voters has grown in important electoral districts; Sexual orientation and rumored marital infidelity of politicians.

Reports on Chinese foreign minister Li Zhaoxing's strong reaction to criticisms from the United States and Great Britain about restrictions it is imposing on democracy in Hong Kong, China. China's claim that the two countries were holding China to a double standard after ignoring the lack of democracy in Hong Kong during British rule; Increase in the number of directly elected members in the Hong Kong Legislative Council since 1991.

Reports that the Chinese government's criticism of Hong Kong's democracy advocates is causing a rift among Hong Kong citizens. Concern of some that the democratic movement has gone too far while others are calling for more effort to push for democracy; Varying reactions to Martin Lee, the founding chairman of the Democratic Party, who went to Washington, D.C., to testify on democratic reforms before the Senate Subcommittee on East Asia and the Pacific; Success of the Beijing senior communist officials in putting the democracy advocates in the defensive.

Reports on China's accusation of Hong Kong's main opposition party of being unpatriotic and seeking to overthrow the central government in a broadside attack. Accusation against opposition leaders of leading organizations that aim at opposing the leadership of the Communist Party; Exclusion of political figures and state media from holding high office; Opposition to the national security law; Emergence of issue about whether the Communist Party is willing to tolerate political freedom in the nominally autonomous territory.

Reports on the objection of China mainland officials on Hong Kong's plans for democratic changes. Claim of Hong Kong government official Donald Tsang that Chinese president Hu Jintao expressed concerns over the plans of Hong Kong.

Announces the appointment of Ma Lik as the chairman of the Democratic Alliance for the Betterment of Hong Kong in China.

Reports on the support of Chinese President Hu Jintao and Premier Wen Jiabao for the leadership of Hong Kong Chief Executive Tung Chee-hwa and for a proposed subversion law that had caused protests in July 2003.

Editorial. Explains that importance for China to listen to the voice of the people of Hong Kong against a proposed security law.

Reports on the political implications of the public protest in Hong Kong, China on July 9, 2003, over proposed subversion laws.

Reports on the decision of Hong Kong, China chief executive Tung Chee-hwa to temporarily postponed a contested internal security bill in relation to the resignation of the leader of a pro-government political party from the cabinet.

Deals with issues related to the plan of China's government to create an anti-sedition law in Hong Kong.

Reports on the concerns of democracy advocates over the plan of the Hong Kong government in China to pursue legislation aimed at prohibiting sedition and subversion.

Reports on the plan of Tung Cheehwa, chief executive of Hong Kong, China, to overhaul the territory's government, as of April 2002.

Editorial. Comments on the decision of Anson Chan to step down as the independent director of Hong Kong's non-political civil service.

Focuses on the reactions of journalists to the move of China's president, Jiang Zemin on endorsing Tung Chee-hwa for a second term in Hong Kong. Controversy whether Beijing is involved in the endorsement.

Focuses on the ruling of a court in Hong Kong that deny the rights of mainland Chinese to live in the territory. Number of illegal mainland Chinese that are living in Hong Kong; Reaction of the Chinese government to the decision; Potential problem concerning the issue.

Debates whether the Democratic Party should abandon elective politics in Hong Kong, China. Threats of the call to arms plan of the pro-democracy movement; Efforts of Democrats to fight the electoral laws; Problems influencing the issue.

Reports that Hong Kong's government, which took office with the former British colony's handover to China on July 1, 1997, moved on July 8, 1997 to establish a different electoral system. What this system is expected to do; Reaction of pro-democracy politicians to the move; Comments made by Nicholas Ng, a senior civil servant.

Reports on colonial governor of Hong Kong Christopher Patten, as he prepared to resign his post and Hong Kong revert to Chinese rule. Background information on Patten; Views from Patten on Hong Kong reverting to China; Public reaction to Patten's leadership.

Reports that Hong Kong Chief Executive Tung Chee-hwa announced plans on April 9, 1997 to impose more stringent controls on the rights of public protest and free association. Provisions of the controls; Likelihood of the controls being adopted by the island's legislative body; The controls immediately denounced by Hong Kong politicians and the British colonial government; Stated reason for the controls.

Focuses on Chinese living in Vancouver, British Columbia in the months preceding the July 1997 takeover of Hong Kong by the Chinese government. Vancouver as less a new home for Chinese than a way station where they can safely keep their families and wealth while they wait to see what becomes of the island; Concerns of Chinese about recent attempts by the Chinese government to restrict civil liberties in Hong Kong.

Reports on candidates for governorship of Hong Kong under Chinese rule. Unpopularity of announced candidate Lo Tak-Shing; Refusal by the British government to grant full British citizenship to Hong Kong residents.

Editorial. Focuses on Hong Kong, China, after one year under Chinese rule. Speculation as to why China has not controlled Hong Kong like other parts of the county; Details on how the legislature has been structured.

Reports on the call for a faster transition to full democracy by members of Hong Kong's Democratic Party, who were victorious in the May 24, 1998 elections. Opposition of Hong Kong's Chief Executive Tung Chee-hwa to the idea; Confrontation that is being set up by Chee-hwa; Remarks by Martin Lee, the chairman of the Democratic Party; Speculation on Hong Kong's ability to make the transition to full democracy.

Opinion. Asserts that the United States will be looked to as arbiter and protector of Hong Kong, in the wake of the latter's reversion to Chinese rule. The United States as the most credible and influential judge of China's behavior in Hong Kong; The need for President Bill Clinton to have a summit meeting with Chinese leaders; Issues pressed by US Secretary of State Madeleine Albright; Reasons for American engagement in Hong Kong.

Reports on Hong Kong Chief Executive Tung Chee-hwa's July 1, 1997 address to his people on the first day of Chinese rule of Hong Kong. Excerpts from the address, in which Tung explained how the onset of Chinese rule, and his stewardship of the territory, would change the lives of Hong Kongers; Excerpts from a speech by Chinese President Jiang Zemin, who also addressed Hong Kongers.

Focuses on pro-China business tycoons who have emerged as a power elite in Hong Kong on the eve of the colony's reversion to China. The tycoons as often having anti-democratic instincts, strong financial or ideological ties to Beijing, and a skeptical attitude toward accountability to Hong Kong's citizens; Questions raised by the alliance of Hong Kong's business elite and Communist officialdom in Beijing.

Focuses on the role of the United States in Hong Kong's future, after the latter reverts to China in July 1997. Some Hong Kong business leaders warning members of the US Congress and Clinton administration not to overreact to Chinese misbehavior in Hong Kong; The key role of the United States as a watchdog on China; Strategy of the Clinton administration toward Hong Kong.

Focuses on concern in Hong Kong about whether its legal system will survive China's imminent takeover in July 1997; China's decision to revoke or revise a range of civil liberties laws and provisions of Hong Kong's bill of rights; The impression of many Hong Kong residents that China is corrupt; Possibility that the legality of China's rule will be challenged in court; Aspects of China's legal system; Hints of how the system will operate.

Reports that the British government will grant full British citizenship to a maximum of 50,000 households, in an attempt to ease the worries of Hong Kong residents about China's scheduled takeover of the British colony in 1997. Point system planned; 45,000 emigrants last year.

Focuses on the Democratic Party in Hong Kong which faces extinction when the colony reverts to China in 1997. Description of what Hong Kong's society will be under China; Announcement of measures to curb opposition that the Democratic party hoped to foster; Changing political culture in Hong Kong; Hong Kong's movement towards self-determination; Information on Martin Lee Chu-ming head of the party. INSET: Endangered politicians..

Focuses on the plans of Tung Chee-hwa, a shipping tycoon, to carry out his duties efficiently and effectively as Hong Kong's leader, which he was chosen for by Beijing. Embracing of Chinese values; Type of legislature Chee-hwa hope's to maintain in Hong Kong; Historical information on Hong Kong from 1842-1996.