A clash with Hong Kong supporters at a student protest could be a dark omen of what’s to come.
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Hong Kong Charges Dozens of Protesters With Rioting, and Clashes Erupt
The charges, which carry a 10-year prison term, stirred more public anger about the government’s response to mass demonstrations.
China Backs Hong Kong Officials, but Leaves Protests for Them to Solve
Officials in Beijing defended the Hong Kong government but failed to address demonstrators’ demands for more police accountability and greater democracy.
Hong Kong Protest: Clashes With Police Turn Downtown Into Tear Gas-Filled Battlefield
Riot officers also shot rubber bullets and charged protesters near Beijing’s liaison office, sending hundreds of bystanders scrambling for shelter.
Hong Kong Unrest: ‘We Cannot Give Up’
As protests in Hong Kong increasingly escalate into violent clashes, demonstrators, government supporters and others reflect on where the movement is headed.
Clashes and Tear Gas as Hong Kong Police Confront Protesters in Yuen Long
Despite a police ban, protesters marched on Saturday in the same area where they were attacked last weekend by people accused of having gang connections.
In Hong Kong Protests, Faces Become Weapons
A quest to identify protesters and police officers has people in both groups desperate to protect their anonymity. Some fear a turn toward China-style surveillance.
Hong Kong Protests Spread to Airport as City Fears More Unrest
Activists plan to rally Saturday in the same district where a mob attacked protesters last weekend. The police have banned the march, citing the risk of violence.
Hong Kong Police Ban a March to Protest Mob Violence
The march was planned for a satellite town where a gang of men targeted protesters, injuring dozens. The police said it was too dangerous to go ahead.
What Is the Chinese Military Doing in Hong Kong?
The People’s Liberation Army has kept a low profile in the city since China resumed control. But the recent protests have some fearing it could emerge from the barracks.