Hong Kong Protest

Hong Kong Protest

Hong Kong's Chief Executive Carrie Lam attends a news conference in Hong Kong, China September 10, 2019. REUTERS/Amr Abdallah Dalsh

Hong Kong leader warns against interference, escalation of violence

The initially peaceful protests have degenerated into encounters between baton-wielding riot police and activists, leading to scores of injuries and about 1,300 arrests

People hold signs and attend a rally to the US Consulate General in Hong Kong, China, September 8, 2019/Reuters

Hong Kong school students form human chain after weekend of protests

Protesters hold US flags during a march to the US Consulate General in Hong Kong, China September 8, 2019/ Reuters

Hong Kong protesters call on Trump to 'liberate' city

A man tries to block riot police during a protest near Mong Kok police station in Hong Kong, China September 7, 2019/ Reuters

Hong Kong police fire tear gas, protesters to take their message to US Consulate

A riot police points beanbag shotgun at anti-extradition bill protesters as they surround Mongkok police station during a protest at Mong Kok in Hong Kong, China September 6, 2019/ Reuters

Hong Kong police in position at airport ahead of planned protest

An anti-extradition bill protester sets fire during a protest at Prince Edward in Hong Kong, China September 6, 2019/ Reuters

Hong Kong protests to target airport after night of violence

Medical students hold hands as they form a human chain during a protest against the police brutality, at the Faculty of Medicine in The University of Hong Kong, China, September 5, 2019/Reuters

Hong Kong braces for weekend protests as leader fails to appease activists

A general view of Hong Kong, China, September 4, 2019/Reuters

Explainer: How important is Hong Kong to the rest of China?

A protester is pictured during a general strike at Tamar Park in front of the government buildings in Hong Kong, China September 2, 2019/ Reuters

Timeline: Key dates in Hong Kong's protests

Hong Kong protest

Hong Kong police fire beanbag rounds in overnight clashes with protesters

Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam attends a thematic forum of the second Belt and Road Forum for international cooperation in Beijing, China, April 25, 2019/ Reuters

Hong Kong leader fears her ability to resolve crisis

A riot police holds his shield at a Mass Transit Railway (MTR) station in Hong Kong, China, September 2, 2019/ Reuters

Hong Kong students boycott classes after weekend of violence

A plane flies over anti-extradition bill protesters as they demonstrate outside the airport in Hong Kong, China September 1, 2019/ Reuters

Hong Kong on edge after weekend of clashes, airport disruption