Move will end decades of democratic development in the territory

Only ‘patriots’ will be allowed to stand and representation will be reduced

Expatriate John Clancey compares movement to Irish struggle for self-rule

Arrests target activists and politicians who were involved in election primary last year

China says draft law is aimed at separatist activity, subversion, terrorism and collusion abroad

Move paves way for anti-sedition laws which rights advocates say will threaten city’s freedoms

Thousands take to streets to oppose Beijing-backed laws curtailing city’s freedoms

Activists alarmed at what they see as undermining of Hong Kong’s special autonomy

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Carrie Lam’s inability to deliver address marks major climbdown for chief executive

Bernard Chan says it is ‘impossible’ to continue talks on Bill against violent backdrop

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Running battles after tens of thousands demonstrate peacefully against proposed extradition law

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Financial hub plunged into political crisis after huge protest against law

Liu Xiaobo's wife Liu Xia has not been seen since his funeral a month ago

Legal move to oust lawmakers changes balance of power in legislature