In shadow of China war games, Taiwan bids farewell to 'Mr Democracy'
Lee's memorial service took place in the shadow of Chinese war games, as did his election as Taiwan's first democratic leader in 1996.
Sat Sep 19 2020
Hong Kong protest into its fourth week
Major intersections in the southern Chinese city have been paralysed by mass rallies demanding free elections for more than three weeks.
Sat Oct 25 2014
HK government, protest leaders begin talks
Open elections would result in the largest sector of society - the city's poor - dominating the electoral process, adding that free elections were impossible.
Tue Oct 21 2014
Mainlanders risk backlash to support Hong Kong protests
The city's protests over Beijing's refusal to grant fully free elections have drawn rants across much of the mainland.
Mon Oct 13 2014
H.K. leader says democracy movement has 'almost zero chance'
Hong Kong's pro-democracy protesters have an "almost zero chance" of changing Beijing's stance and securing free elections, the city's embattled Chief Executive Leung Chun-ying said.
Sun Oct 12 2014
Hong Kong protesters reject demands to end rallies
Hong Kong demonstrators Tuesday rejected demands immediately to end rallies that have paralysed the city's downtown.
Tue Sep 30 2014