HKFP Live

Hongkongers are commemorating two years since the beginning of the pro-democracy Umbrella Movement protests. A moment of silence will be observed at 5:58pm, when tear gas was first released to disperse crowds in 2014. Keep this tab open for live updates. 

Founded in 2015, Hong Kong Free Press is an impartial, non-profit, award-winning English-language newspaper. Run by journalists, backed by readers and 100% independent, HKFP is governed by a public Code of Ethics. If there are uncertainties relating to safety or security, we may use an "HKFP Staff" byline. More on our Ethics & Policies.