Police have begun raiding the edges of the biggest campuses to make arrests, leading student activists to engage with them in pitched battles that resemble medieval sieges.
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Hong Kong Protesters Stage Fiery Clash With Police
Protesters angry over the shooting of a young demonstrator blocked roads, forced train delays and threw gasoline bombs under thick clouds of tear gas.
Ugly From the Outset: Hong Kong’s Day of Widespread Violence
A police officer shot a young protester, while a man arguing with protesters was set on fire. Both were fighting for their lives.
Anger in Hong Kong After Student Dies From Fall Following Clash With Police
The death of the student, Chow Tsz-lok, ignited public fury after months of antigovernment demonstrations.
China Vows Tougher Security in Hong Kong. Easier Said Than Done.
Communist Party leaders said they would bring in “national security” legal measures to quell unrest in the territory. The pitfalls could catch them out.
Xi Jinping Endorses Carrie Lam, Embattled Hong Kong Leader
The Chinese president gave strong backing to the Hong Kong chief executive, whose resignation has been sought by the territory’s pro-democracy movement.
Hong Kong Falls Into Recession; Protesters Defy Mask Ban on Halloween
The Chinese territory’s economy shrank sharply in recent months, officials said on a day when the traditional wearing of masks became especially provocative.
Hong Kong Falls Into Recession as Protesters Dress Up for Halloween
The Chinese territory’s economy shrank sharply in recent months, officials said on a day when wearing masks became politically provocative.
‘No Regrets’: Hong Kong’s Protesters Test China’s Limits
Hard-line demonstrators and the embattled authorities are locked in an impasse.
Hong Kong Frees Murder Suspect Whose Case Led to Protests
The extradition bill that ignited Hong Kong’s protests was meant to address the case of Chan Tong-kai, who is wanted in Taiwan. Here’s why he’s been released.