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Pro-democracy protesters sleep outside Hong Kong’s government offices during ongoing protests of mass civil disobedience campaign ‘Occupy Hong Kong,’ in Admiralty, Hong Kong, China, late on October 4, 2014. (EPA/DENNIS M. SABANGAN)
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Mong Kok on day six of the mass civil disobedience campaign Occupy Central in Hong Kong, China, on October 2, 2014. (EPA/Alex Hofford)
Hong Kong clashes break out, protesters threaten to boycott talks
Hong Kong, Reuters—Violent scuffles broke out in one of Hong Kong’s most famous and congested shopping districts on Friday, as hundreds of supporters of Chinese rule stormed tents and ripped down banners belonging to pro-democracy protesters, forcing many to...Caption:
Pro-democracy demonstrators gather outside Hong Kong’s government offices in Hong Kong, China, on October 2, 2014. (EPA/Jerome Favre)
China warns of chaos if Hong Kong protests persist
Hong Kong, AP—China’s ruling party mouthpiece warned of “chaos” in Hong Kong, and expressed strong support for its leader in his face-off with pro-democracy protesters who have threatened to occupy government offices unless he steps down by the end...Caption:
Scholarism founder Joshua Wong (C) and other members gesture during a flag-raising ceremony in Hong Kong on October 1, 2014, celebrating the 65th anniversary of China National Day. (Reuters/Stringer)
Hong Kong democracy protesters and officials mark uneasy National Day
Hong Kong, Reuters—Thousands of pro-democracy protesters thronged the streets of Hong Kong on Wednesday, some of them jeering National Day celebrations, as demonstrations spread to a new area of the city, ratcheting up pressure on the pro-Beijing government. There was...Caption:
Barricades are seen in Hong Kong’s Central district on day three of the mass civil disobedience campaign Occupy Central, Hong Kong, China, on September 30, 2014. (EPA/ALEX HOFFORD)