At a Beijing news conference, an official said China would “never allow any violent attempt to push Hong Kong into a dangerous situation.”
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Hong Kong Strike Sinks City Into Chaos, and Government Has Little Reply
The city’s top official, Carrie Lam, warned of “very precarious circumstances” and accused protesters of challenging Chinese sovereignty over Hong Kong.
Hong Kong Protests Spread, Leaving City Paralyzed
The city descended into chaos despite the leader’s warning not to challenge Beijing in “very dangerous” ways.
Hong Kong Protests: Leader Warns of ‘Crisis’ as Strike Disrupts Subways and Leads to Canceled Flights
More than 200 flights were canceled and important subway and rail lines experienced disruptions as protesters increased pressure on the government.
Demonstrators in Hong Kong Dodge Tear Gas in Fast-Moving Mass Protests
The second consecutive day of large-scale actions was intended to increase pressure on the government, culminating in a citywide strike on Monday.
Protesters Start Three Days of Civil Disobedience in Hong Kong
The police fired tear gas after violence erupted, a sign that the authorities are taking an increasingly hard line against democracy activists.
Fueling the Hong Kong Protests: A World of Pop-Culture Memes
The protest movement’s cultural touchstones include Japanese anime, “The Hunger Games” and “Les Misérables.”
Next to Protest Against Hong Kong’s Government: Its Employees
A demonstration by civil servants planned for Friday is likely to be calmer than many recent protests, but it could send a powerful message.
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.
Mob Attack at Hong Kong Train Station Heightens Seething Tensions in City
A group of club-wielding attackers apparently targeted people, including a pro-democracy lawmaker, who had participated in antigovernment protests, leaving dozens injured.