Hong Kong police fired tear gas to break up anti-government protests in an industrial suburb after activists threw petrol bombs and bricks. More here:
HONG KONG - Hong Kong police fired tear gas and water cannon amid running battles with brick-throwing protesters in driving rain on Sunday after violent clashes a day earlier in which police fired tear gas for the first time in more than a week.
The Chinese-ruled city’s MTR rail operator had suspended some services to try to prevent people gathering but the protesters, calling for democracy for the former British colony, made it to a sports stadium in the vast container port of Kwai Chung, from where they marched to nearby Tsuen Wan. “Such acts neglect the safety of citizens and road users, paralyzing traffic in the vicinity,” the statement said.
“If we keep a strong mind, we can sustain this movement for justice and democracy. It won’t die,” Sung said. They also pose a direct challenge for Communist Party leaders in Beijing, who are eager to quell the unrest ahead of the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China on Oct. 1.
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