Occupy Central
Hong Kong Democracy Activist Charged Along with the Cops Caught Beating Him on Video
The violent beating of the unarmed, handcuffed activist shocked the public when video of the incident was covered by local media last year.
Hong Kong Defies China and Votes Against Beijing-Backed 'Sham Democracy'
After months of protests, 28 lawmakers voted against the contentious proposals while eight came out in favor. Many of the lawmakers walked out of the chamber before hand, blaming a "communication gap."
Hong Kong Braces for Fresh Protests as Electoral Reform Vote Looms
Lawmakers will begin debate and vote on proposed legislative reforms, which would see candidates for the Chief Executive position vetted by a Beijing selection committee.
The Hangover News
This weekend, a man was jailed for getting all kinds of fucked up, borrowing his friend's special constable uniform and going "on patrol" around County Durham.
Hong Kong Silenced
VICE News returns to Hong Kong to witness the final days of pro-democracy demonstrations which came to be known as the Umbrella Revolution.
The End of the Umbrella Revolution: Hong Kong Silenced (Trailer)
Coming soon: VICE News returned to Hong Kong near the end of 2014 to check in on protesters, and witnessed the final days of the Umbrella Movement’s pro-democracy demonstrations.
Hong Kong Leader Warns Concessions Could Lead to 'Anarchy,' as Scuffles Break Out in Parliament
In his first policy address of 2015, Chief Executive Leung Chun-ying also suggested that a revised school curriculum could help Hong Kong students regain their interest in China.
Pro-Democracy Hong Kong Media Mogul Targeted by Firebombing
Next Media Ltd. tycoon Jimmy Lai is a champion of press freedom who has been outspokenly critical of China and supportive of the city's pro-democracy Occupy Central protests.
Video Shows Pro-Democracy Legislators Staging Yellow Umbrella Walkout in Hong Kong
As Chief Secretary Carrie Lam announced a second round of public consultations, 23 Hong Kong lawmakers hoisted umbrellas and marched out of the legislative chamber.
VICE News Capsule - Monday, January 5
Human traffickers make $3 million off migrants abandoned in Mediterranean Sea, Syrian father builds daughter prosthetic limb from plastic soda bottles, undocumented immigrants get driver's licenses in California, and more.
China Has Blocked a British Mission to Hong Kong — and the UK Parliament Isn't Happy About It
The Chinese government has refused visas to lawmakers planning an inquiry into the pro-democracy protests in the former British colony.
'We Are Just Stuck at This Moment': Weariness Mounts for Hong Kong Protesters Ahead of Planned Clearing
City authorities are preparing to clear sections of the protest zones and remove roadblocks that have enclosed demonstration areas for more than seven weeks.