Donald Tsang
Tens of thousands to march for democracy in Hong Kong
Jul 01, 2010 02:08 EDT
Tens of thousands of people were expected to hit Hong Kong's sweltering streets Thursday for a pro-democracy rally on the 13th anniversary of the former British colony's return to China.
Tens of thousands to march for democracy in Hong Kong
Jun 30, 2010 23:52 EDT
Tens of thousands of people were expected to hit Hong Kong's sweltering streets Thursday for a pro-democracy rally on the 13th anniversary of the former British colony's return to China.
Outcry as Hong Kong adopts democratic reforms
Jun 25, 2010 06:39 EDT
Hong Kong on Friday agreed a political shake-up that stops far short of universal suffrage for China's freewheeling financial hub, provoking cries of betrayal from pro-democracy hardliners.
Some see sell-out as Hong Kong passes electoral reforms
Jun 25, 2010 05:51 EDT
HONG KONG (Reuters) - Hong Kong on Friday passed an electoral reform package, winning over enough skeptical opposition lawmakers to back changes that could pave the way for universal suffrage in 2017 as promised by Beijing.
Hong Kong votes to add elected legislative seats
Jun 25, 2010 04:34 EDT
Hong Kong passes 2nd set of electoral changes critics say boost undemocratic political system. Hong Kong's legislature on Friday agreed to add 10 elected seats, completing a set of Beijing-backed electoral changes that critics say reinforce the territory's undemocratic political system.
Hong Kong revises election plan ahead of key vote
Jun 21, 2010 06:49 EDT
Hong Kong on Monday announced a revised political reform plan in a last-ditch effort to break a deadlock between the government and democracy campaigners fighting for universal suffrage.
Hong Kong revises election plan ahead of key vote
Jun 21, 2010 04:03 EDT
Hong Kong on Monday announced a revised political reform plan in a last-ditch effort to break a deadlock between the government and democracy campaigners fighting for universal suffrage.
Hong Kong leader concedes defeat in reform debate
Jun 18, 2010 12:04 EDT
Hong Kong leader Donald Tsang on Friday conceded he had lost vital ground to the Chinese territory's pro-democracy camp after a much-derided performance in a landmark TV debate with the opposition.
Hong Kong debates political reform amid protests
Jun 17, 2010 12:00 EDT
Hong Kong's government held an unprecedented debate Thursday with opposition camps on a controversial political reform plan as pro-democracy demonstrators called for universal suffrage.
HK democracy activists defend low election turnout
May 17, 2010 06:48 EDT
Despite low turnout, Hong Kong democracy activists say call for reform strong. Hong Kong activists on Monday defended a low turnout in a special election that returned five opposition legislators who had resigned, saying they had still mobilized hundreds of thousands of voters who want Beijing to implement full democracy.
Polls 'show low support' for Hong Kong democracy camp
May 17, 2010 05:28 EDT
Hong Kong's government on Monday said record low voter turnout for weekend by-elections designed to speed up political reform in the city showed lacklustre support for campaigners' tactics.
HK govt: polls show low support for radical democrats
May 17, 2010 03:02 EDT
Hong Kong's government on Monday said record low voter turnout for weekend by-elections designed to speed up political reform in the city showed lacklustre support for campaigners' tactics.
Hong Kong holds by-elections in test for democracy camp
May 16, 2010 14:43 EDT
Hong Kong voters on Sunday re-elected five pro-democracy lawmakers in a ballot the legislators hope will help pressure Beijing into speeding up the pace of electoral reform in the territory.
Hong Kong by-elections a test for democracy camp
May 16, 2010 10:33 EDT
Hong Kong on Sunday held by-elections triggered by pro-democracy lawmakers seeking to pressure Beijing into speeding up the pace of electoral reform in the territory.
Low turnout deals blow to HK democracy campaign
May 16, 2010 09:58 EDT
Low turnout in Hong Kong special elections deals blow to democracy campaign. Most Hong Kongers stayed away from special elections Sunday that five opposition lawmakers had triggered, dealing a blow to their democracy campaign in this former British colony.
Hong Kong by-elections a test for democracy camp
May 16, 2010 08:56 EDT
Hong Kong on Sunday held by-elections triggered by pro-democracy lawmakers seeking to pressure Beijing into speeding up the pace of electoral reform in the territory.
Hong Kong holds by-elections in test for democracy camp
May 16, 2010 05:46 EDT
Hong Kong on Sunday held by-elections triggered by pro-democracy lawmakers seeking to pressure Beijing into speeding up the pace of electoral reform in the territory.
Hong Kong holds polls in test for democracy camp
May 16, 2010 01:01 EDT
Hong Kong on Sunday held by-elections triggered by pro-democracy lawmakers seeking to pressure Beijing into speeding up the pace of electoral reform in the territory.
Hong Kong unveils political reform proposal
Apr 14, 2010 11:05 EDT
Hong Kong on Wednesday paved the way for a move towards universal suffrage with a proposal to boost the number of lawmakers and increase the number of people that elect the city's leader.
Geithner to meet top HK official as yuan talk mounts
Apr 07, 2010 22:29 EDT
HONG KONG (Reuters) - U.S. Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner will meet the top Hong Kong government official on Thursday before heading to Beijing for talks, with speculation swirling that the diplomacy presaged a change in China's currency policy.
