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(August 31) -  As Beijing tightens its grip on the region, pro-democracy activists promise to occupy the business district. China’s parliament decided Sunday against letting Hong Kong voters nominate candidates for the 2017 election, despite growing agitation for democratic reform. The move is likely to spark long-promised... 

Pro-democracy activist detained by police during confrontation in Wan Chai, HK (Photo: Reuters) (2 Sep) - Britain is helpless to stop China from backtracking on promises of free elections in Hong Kong, the head of the foreign affairs committee has said, as activists in the city seemed to lose steam in their battle for democracy. Sir... 

(1 Sep) - The stage has been set for major pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong's financial district following a decision by Beijing to restrict voting reforms in the city of seven million. The ruling, announced Sunday by the National People's Congress Standing Committee, will limit candidates for the city's highest office to...