Baton-wielding Hong Kong police moved in to break up scuffles between pro-China protesters and those denouncing perceived Chinese meddling in the Asian financial hub. More here:
HONG KONG - Baton-wielding Hong Kong police moved in to break up scuffles on Saturday between pro-China protesters and those denouncing perceived Chinese meddling in the Asian financial hub, the latest in months of sometimes violent clashes.
The clashes in the Kowloon Bay area of the Hong Kong “special administrative zone” of China spilled out onto the streets, with each confrontation captured by dozens of media and onlookers on their smart phones. Police detained several people. They have also gathered in malls, with occasional scuffles with flag-carrying China supporters, often denouncing police for perceived brutality.On Saturday, anti-government protesters also gathered in the northwestern New Territories district of Tin Shui Wai, with a brief standoff with police. There were scattered scuffles between rival protesters elsewhere, including in the Fortress Hill area of Hong Kong island.
Their four other demands are: retraction of the word “riot” to describe rallies, release of all detained demonstrators, an independent inquiry into perceived police brutality and the right for Hong Kong people to choose their own leaders.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Hong Kong police move in to break up shopping mall protest clashesHong Kong police moved in to break up scuffles on Saturday between pro-China pro...
Read more »
Skirmishes break out in Hong Kong mall amid counter ralliesHONG KONG (AP) — Skirmishes broke out Saturday between supporters of the ongoing protests for democratic reforms in Hong Kong and supporters of the central government at a shopping mall in the...
Read more »
Skirmishes break out in Hong Kong mall amid counter ralliesHundreds of pro-Beijing demonstrators sang the Chinese national anthem, waved red flags and chanted slogans at Amoy Plaza in the densely packed Kowloon district.
Read more »
Hong Kong gold market losing shine amid political unrestLong-running and sometimes violent street protests in Hong Kong are helping tarn...
Read more »
Organizers postpone Hong Kong WTA event due to protestsHONG KONG (AP) — Local organizers and the Women's Tennis Association say the Hong Kong Open has been postponed indefinitely due to widespread protests in recent months. It was scheduled to...
Read more »
Exclusive: China prods state firms to boost investment in crisis-hit Hong KongChina has called on its biggest state firms to take a more active role in Hong K...
Read more »