The Long Arm of China Carrie Lam insists she, not Beijing, was the prime mover behind the extradition bill that ignited Hong Kong. The truth, Reuters found, is far more complicated. Full Story December 20, 2019
Revolution 101 For the hardened teens at the vanguard of the Hong Kong protests, violence has become a way forward. They're fighting for a future that almost certainly won't come. Full Story December 13, 2019
Confidential Confessions In an audiotape obtained by Reuters, Hong Kong's leader says she would ‘quit’ if she could, fears her ability to resolve the crisis is now ‘very limited.’ Full Story September 02, 2019
No Compromise China rejected a plan by Hong Kong's leaders to defuse the crisis by making concessions to the protesters, sources tell Reuters. Full Story August 30, 2019
Bauhinia Villa China has set up a Hong Kong crisis center in the mainland and is considering replacing its chief liaison to the city, sources tell Reuters. Full Story November 25, 2019
The Hong Kong Front China has quietly doubled its troop levels in Hong Kong, envoys tell Reuters, including forces from a crack paramilitary trained in riot suppression and crowd control. Full Story September 30, 2019
Weapons of Mass Control Police and protesters in Hong Kong have been locked in a spiraling cycle of violence since early June. Reuters shows how the weapons and tactics of both sides have intensified. Full Story October 31, 2019
Taming the Tycoons China's leaders once courted Li Ka-shing for his money. Today, as protests roil Hong Kong, Li is the target of ridicule by Beijing as it takes aim at the city's tycoons. Full Story November 27, 2019
Blocked in China Under pressure from China, the financial information provider that distributes Reuters news to investors has blocked over 200 stories on the mainland. Full Story December 12, 2019
Rudderless Rebellion Protesters in Hong Kong are directly challenging China. Inspired by kung fu legend Bruce Lee, their leaderless structure is frustrating efforts to stymie them. Full Story August 16, 2019