Bank customers protested in Henan, China. Who attacked them?
Research on ‘contractors for hire’ explains the extraordinary attempt to disperse angry crowds who wanted local banks to return their deposits
Coronavirus may have emptied Hong Kong’s streets, but the pro-democracy protests continue
As the government cracks down on dissent, protests have moved into the courts
What’s happening in Hong Kong after nearly three months of protests?
In this tech-savvy city, it’s not easy for authorities to spin the political crisis.
In Hong Kong, what happens now that Beijing has called the protests a ‘color revolution’?
The official rhetoric is escalating. Here’s what that means.
In Hong Kong, are ‘thugs for hire’ behind the attacks on protesters? Here’s what we know about these groups.
This type of violence could easily backfire.