70% wanted an independent commission of inquiry that looked into how the police handled the protests. [212] Unlike previous protests, those of 2019 spread over 20 different neighbourhoods. [90][91][92] Various incidents involving alleged police brutality on 11 August prompted protesters to stage a three-day sit-in at Hong Kong International Airport from 12 to 14 August, forcing the Airport Authority to cancel numerous flights. [77][78][79], After 1 July 2019, protests spread to different neighbourhoods in Hong Kong. (Per Poll)", "From Asia's Finest to Hong Kong's Most Hated", "Hong Kong police issue extendable batons to off-duty officers, but critics concerned over potential for abuse", "Hong Kong's violent protests show no sign of stopping. [527] In early July, Lam reiterated that the bill "had passed away" and reaffirmed that all efforts to amend the law had ceased, though her use of language was thought to be ambiguous. Drills by the People's Armed Police were observed across the border in Shenzhen in August. Protests begin to diminish in scale in early 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic; The Hong Kong government declares that most street demonstrations have ceased since the Hong Kong national security law came into effect in mid-2020; Location [430] Student journalists have also been targeted and attacked by police. [73], The CHRF claimed a record turnout of 550,000 for their annual march on 1 July 2019, while police estimated around 190,000 at the peak;[74][75] an independent polling organisation estimated attendance at 260,000. 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[371][372] A police officer was arrested in April 2020 for perverting the course of justice after he allegedly instructed a teen to throw petrol bombs at a police station he works at. Police officers shined laser lights directly into one detainee's eyes. [496] Family relationships were strained, as children argued with their parents over their attending protests, disagreeing with their parents' political stance, avoidance of politics or views on the manner of the protests. Conditions, limitations, and exclusions apply. Media noted that protests in 2019 were driven by a sense of desperation rather than the optimism of 2014. [470] Distrust toward the government and the lack of police accountability also led to the temporary prevalence of conspiracy theories. [174] Schools were shrinking as parents feared "brainwashing" "patriotic" education be implemented,[175] and tens of thousands applied for British National (Overseas) visas after the UK government unveiled a new immigration path for passport holders. 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This resulted in the first use of live rounds by police. [265], Unlike other civil unrests, little random smashing and looting were observed, as protesters vandalised targets they believed embodied injustice. He was previously detained by Chinese authorities who reportedly tortured him to force a confession that the UK was involved in instigating the protests, though Chinese authorities stated that he was detained for "soliciting prostitutes". On that day, the police arrested at least ten people for "breaching national security" for displaying protest art. Plans for new hotel and hundreds of homes in Warrington town centre set for go-ahead, The proposed development includes four apartment blocks, a 160-bed hotel and retail space, DWP Cold Weather Payment could be given to millions of people as temperatures begin to plummet. [392] As of December 2019, no officer had been suspended for their actions or charged or prosecuted over protest-related actions. They have been suspected of tampering with evidence,[366][367][368] giving false testimony before court,[369] and coercing false confessions from arrestees. WebHistory. Tsai's rejection of the principle enabled her to gain support from young voters. [86], A call for a general strike on 5 August was answered by about 350,000 people according to the Confederation of Trade Unions;[89] over 200 flights had to be cancelled. [164][165], As protest activities dwindled, the government continued to tighten its control in Hong Kong, censoring school textbooks and removing any mention of the Tiananmen massacre,[166] arresting organisers of vigils for the victims of the massacre,[167] removing public examination questions which the authorities deemed politically inappropriate,[168] deregistering "yellow-ribbon" teachers,[169] and declaring that separation of powers never existed in Hong Kong despite previous comments by the city's top judges recognising its importance in Hong Kong. [510] This was a six times increase from four years earlier with levels of depression and PTSD comparable to a war zone. [393], The Independent Police Complaints Council (IPCC) launched investigations into alleged incidents of police misconduct during the protests. [524], To cope with the ongoing protests, on 15 November 2019, the police had appointed no more than 100 Correctional Services Department (CSD) officers as special constables to assist them. [231] Protesters held "civil press conferences" to counter press conferences by police and the government. [127] Despite this, the CHRF organised two marches to maintain pressure on the government on 8 December 2019 and 1 January 2020. [43], Anti-mainland sentiment had begun to swell in the 2010s. [642], United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet demanded the Hong Kong government conduct an investigation into police use of force against the protesters;[643] she previously said that she was "troubled and alarmed" by the escalating violence used by the protesters. [297][298] According to investigations by Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube, some attacks were coordinated, state-backed operations that were believed to have been carried out by agents of the Chinese government. Notably, the NPCSC saw fit to rule on the disqualification of six lawmakers; fears over state-sanctioned rendition and extrajudicial detention were sparked by the Causeway Bay Books disappearances. [407] Journalists from South China Morning Post, which was acquired by the Chinese Alibaba Group in 2016, had their news pieces significantly altered by senior editors to include a pro-government viewpoint before they were published. [480] The satisification rate of police force dropped to a record low after the handover. [587] Chinese media also attempted to appeal to the "silent majority"[588] and blame the protests on Hong Kong's education system. Game full name: City Car Driving. However, protesters and democrats saw the withdrawal as coming too late,[101] and insisted that all of their five core demands be answered. [522][523] She had previously rejected meeting the protesters, believing that such meeting would have "no purpose". The management of some firms have forced journalists to change their headline to sound less sympathetic to the protest movement. [68] Ruled by an inquest jury as "death by misadventure",[69] this accident formed a rallying point for the movement and his anti-extradition slogans later became the foundations for the "five demands" of the protests, and his yellow raincoat became one of the symbols of the protests. Lower consumer spending caused several luxury brands to delay shop openings, while other brands quit. WebSecure websites use HTTPS certificate. [535][524] On 5 October 2019, after what Lam referred to as "extreme violence" had taken place, an emergency law from the colonial era was enacted to ban face masks in Hong Kongwithout declaring a state of emergencywhich sparked criticism from various human rights organisations. Suspected gangsters vowed that they would "defend" their "homeland" and warned all anti-extradition bill protesters not to set foot in Yuen Long. [517][518][519][520] With the passage of the national security law and the establishment of a national security hotline, societal mistrust and stress was expected to increase as of 2020. [471] The judiciary was also scrutinised after judge Kwok Wai-kin dedicated much of his sentencing statement to comment on the negative impacts of the protests and to expressing sympathy toward a stabber who attacked three people in September 2019 near a Lennon Wall. [63] Police Commissioner Stephen Lo declared the clashes a "riot";[64] police were subsequently criticised for using excessive force, such as firing tear gas at protesters at an approved rally. Web . [377] An officer was reprimanded by his superiors for shouting derisive comments to protesters about the death of Chow Tsz-lok. After the Yuen Long attack, no assailant was charged for weeks after the event, while young protesters were charged with rioting within several days. Microsoft pleaded for its deal on the day of the Phase 2 decision last month, but now the gloves are well and truly off. [649][650] On 28 November 2020, the British All-party parliamentary group on Hong Kong agreed to nominate Alexandra Wong, commonly known as "Grandma Wong", for the Nobel Peace Prize; Wong had been a frequent sight at the protests before disappearing for an extended period in August 2019. [300] Another DDoS attack occurred on 31 August; two Chinese websites including Baidu Tieba were involved in the attack.[301]. They dug up paving bricks and threw them at police; others used petrol bombs, corrosive liquid and other projectiles against police. [402] One of the expert panel members, Clifford Stott, said in June 2020 that the police had misjudged the dynamics of the protests and had used disproportionate force at almost all protests, thus creating more disorder than it prevented. [600], China further tightened its control in Hong Kong in 2020: on 4 January, the State Council dismissed Wang Zhimin from the role of director of the Hong Kong Liaison Office and appointed Luo Huining as his successor. The city's new MP secured a majority of 10,974 while the Tories recorded their lowest vote share in Chester since 1832. [435] Following the passing of the national security law, The New York Times announced that it would relocate its digital team's office to Seoul, as the law has "unsettled news organisations and created uncertainty about the city's prospects as a hub for journalism in Asia". [442] Stock of protest supplies ran low in both Hong Kong and Taiwan. In pursuit of that bold ideal, Opportunity Zones were created under the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act to stimulate economic development and job creation, by incentivizing long-term investments in low-income neighborhoods. Privacy & Cookie Policy (Your Privacy Rights). [253] Furthermore, protesters used laser pointers to distract police officers and interfere with the operation of their cameras. [159], The police continued to use the law to target local activists and critics of Beijing, including business tycoon Jimmy Lai. The last poll showed that an increasing number of Hongkongers support the pro-democracy goals since the national security law was implemented. [233] A protest anthem, "Glory to Hong Kong", was composed, its lyrics crowdsourced on the LIHKG online forum, and sung in flash protests in shopping centres. [191][192][193] On 3 November, politician Andrew Chiu had his ear bitten off by a Chinese mainlander who had reportedly knifed three other people outside Cityplaza. [343], Protesters reported suffering brain haemorrhage and bone fractures after being violently arrested by the police. [45], The Umbrella Revolution provided inspiration and brought about a political awakening to some,[40][46] but its failure and the subsequent split within the pro-democratic bloc prompted a re-evaluation of strategy and tactics. [242], Efforts were made to transform the protests into a long-lasting movement. [397] Lam insisted that the IPCC was able to fulfill the task,[398] while Tang called the formation of such a committee an "injustice" and a "tool for inciting hatred" against the force. [115][failed verification] On 14 November, an elderly man named Luo Changqing died from a head injury which he had sustained the previous day during a confrontation between two groups of anti-government protesters and residents in Sheung Shui. [437], Official statistics showed that Hong Kong had slipped into recession as its economy had shrunk in the second and third quarters of 2019. [536][j] Starting from October, Lam regularly referred to the protesters as "rioters" and dismissed the protesters, despite them amassing mass support, throughout late 2019. The Coliseum Shopping Park is based just yards from the festive frenzy at Cheshire Oaks, Ellesmere Port to lose another bank as Barclays announces closure, The company said the branch has just two regular customers who use it 'exclusively for their banking', Cost of living crisis despair for single mum whose disabled son must have heating on, 'I cant have Finlay being cold because the nature of his disability makes him stiff on a good day', 21 pictures of when England World Cup fever gripped Cheshire in 2006, We take a look back at how the county showed its support for England during the 2006 tournament in Germany, Teacher quits school after racy OnlyFans pics seen by pupils. [284], Doxing and cyberbullying were tactics used by both supporters and opponents of the protests. [570], Reuters conducted polls in December 2019,[571] March 2020,[572] June 2020[573] and August 2020. Here in Extreme Car Driving Simulator, players can drive, drift, and experience the real feelings of riding on different cars. [329] The siege of PolyU, which was described as a "humanitarian crisis" by democrats and medics,[330][331] prompted the Red Cross and Medecins Sans Frontieres to intervene as the wounded protesters trapped inside ran out of supplies and lacked first-aid care. [f][373], Some uniformed officers used foul language to harass and humiliate protesters and journalists[374] and provoked protesters. [346][347][348][349] The police were accused of using sexual violence on female protesters. On 4 September, Carrie Lam announced the formal withdrawal of the extradition bill once Legco reconvened in October and the introduction of additional measures to calm the situation. Web2022 On 25 October 2019, Hong Kong Police obtained a court injunction prohibiting anyone from sharing any personal information about police officers or their families. [529][12] On 4 September 2019, Lam announced that she would formally withdraw the extradition bill, as well as introduce measures such as adding new members to the IPCC, engage in dialogue at the community level, and invite academics to join an "independent review committee" with no investigative powers to evaluate Hong Kong's deep-rooted problems. Redirecting you to payment providers site. See for details. They reported that the guards beat their hands and feet, slapped their face, then forced them to slap themselves after they were taken to a room without security camera during their time in detention. DePaul University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, family relationship status, physical or mental disability, military status, genetic information or other status protected FOX FILES combines in-depth news reporting from a variety of Fox News on-air talent. Hit jumps and shortcuts, switch cars, lie low, or head for terrain that plays to your vehicles unique strengths. [214], For the most part there are two groups of protesters, namely the "peaceful, rational and non-violent" protesters and the "fighters" group. There's a lot to explore - and that's just the holiday home itself! Protesters demanded that the government fully retract the riot characterisation. Drifting fast and doing burnouts had never been so fun! [287], Both sides of the protests spread unverified rumours, misinformation and disinformation. During the operation, reporters from several major news outlets were rejected from entering cordoned-off areas where a scheduled press briefing was held. [528] During July and August 2019, the government insisted that it would not make any concessions and that the IPCC would suffice to investigate police misconduct. [530] One day prior to the first dialogue session of Lam on 26 September 2019, a Chinese envoy termed the demands "political blackmail", leading to doubts on the leeway Lam had in the sessions. [162][163] Twelve Hong Kong activists who were released on bail were captured by China's Coast Guard Bureau while fleeing to Taiwan on a speedboat on 23 August. [188][189] In one instance, a female protester suffered severe thigh fractures. 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[481] According to some reports, their aggressive behaviours and tactics have caused them to become a symbol that represents hostility and suppression. 1979Pub. [42] Scandals and corruption in China shook people's confidence of the country's political systems; the Moral and National Education controversy in 2012, the Express Rail Link project connecting Hong Kong with mainland cities and the subsequent co-location agreement proved highly controversial. Following an escalation in the severity of policing tactics on 12 June 2019, the protesters' objective was to achieve the following five demands (under the slogan "Five demands, not one less"):[50]. [621][622] Protesters also formed the Milk Tea Alliance with Taiwanese and Thai netizens to counter online supporters of China and trolls, but it slowly evolved into an online democratic solidarity movement that advocates for democracy in Southeast Asia. [71] While Lam offered a personal apology on 18 June,[72] she dismissed calls for her resignation. [532], After condemning the protesters who had stormed the legislature on 1 July for their "use of extreme violence",[533] and those who had defaced the national emblem during the 21 July protest,[534] Lam suggested in early August 2019 that the protests had deviated from their original purpose and that their goal now was to challenge China's sovereignty and damage "one country, two systems". Pro-democracy activists and lawmakers were among the first to leave the territory; the first wave of emigres also included young professionals, as well as families whose parents wanted to have their children be schooled with emphasis on independent critical thinking. [171], Civil society faced a crackdown by authorities,[172] which triggered a massive exodus from Hong Kong. In June 2020, the appearance of various decorations on uniforms caused this explanation to be doubted. [457] Corporations perceived to be pro-Beijing faced boycotts, and some were vandalised. [569] The results were a resounding landslide victory for the pro-democracy bloc, as they saw their seat share increased from 30% to almost 88%, with a jump in vote share from 40% to 57%. [553] Members of the Executive Council, Ip Kwok-him and Regina Ip alleged that there was a "mastermind" behind the protests but could not provide substantial evidence to support their claim. They theorised that sanctions against the ruling CCP and the loss of Hong Kong's international finance centre and special trade status (caused by China's interference of the one-country, two systems principle) would destabilise mainland China's economy, and therefore, undermine the rule of the CCP and give Hong Kong a chance to be "reborn" in the future. [647], Norwegian lawmaker Guri Melby announced in October 2019 that she had nominated the Hong Kong protesters for the Nobel Peace Prize. [133][134] On 18 April, police arrested 15 pro-democracy activists including Jimmy Lai, Martin Lee and Margaret Ng for their activities in 2019, drawing international condemnation. The government explained in June 2019 that there was not enough space on the uniforms to accommodate identification numbers. The outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic in early 2020 largely silenced the protests. [37], The inclusion of mainland China in the amendment was of concern to Hong Kong society; citizens, academics and the legal profession fear the removal of the separation of the region's jurisdiction from the legal system administered by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) would erode the "one country, two systems" principle in practice since the 1997 handover; furthermore, Hong Kong citizens lack confidence in China's judiciary system and human rights protection due to its history of suppressing political dissent. On many occasions, middle-aged and elderly volunteers attempted to separate the police and the young protesters where the two groups confronted each other, and provided various forms of assistance. Demand for property also declined, as overall property transactions dropped by 24 per cent when compared with the Umbrella Revolution; property developers were forced to slash prices. Frontliners' "full gear" consisted of umbrellas, face masks, hard hats and respirators to shield themselves from projectiles and teargas. 1996Pub. [307][308][309] Police were found to have been using tear gas as an offensive weapon,[310] firing it indoors inside a railway station,[310] using expired tear gas, which could release toxic gases upon combustion,[311] and firing canisters from high-rise buildings. [545], On 19 March 2021, the Macau SAR government announced that any lawmaker in the AL who supports the Hong Kong protests will be disqualified from their positions under the Macau Basic Law. [235], Protesters have attempted to gain international support. [637] The UK had already stopped selling crowd control equipment to the HKPF. [543] On 30 July 2020, the Hong Kong government made ineligible a dozen pro-democracy candidates from running in Legislative Council elections which had been scheduled for 6 September; the elections were later postponed by a year, for which the government cited a new surge in COVID-19 cases as reason. It is one of the largest series of demonstrations in the history of Hong Kong,[35] with thousands arrested in violent scenes. [648] The nomination was later endorsed by the Liberals in the Norwegian parliament. Some were "scouts" who shared real-time updates whenever they spotted the police,[255][256] A mobile app was developed to allow crowdsourcing the location of police. [546], The pro-Beijing camp supported the government in promoting the bill, though U-turned when the government withdrew the bill. [365], The police have also repeatedly interfered with the justice process. [415] In response to around 200 complaints received by the Communications Authority, RTHK apologised "to any police officers or others who have been offended" and cancelled Headliner in May 2020, ending its 21-year run. [314][315][d] The use of tear gas sparked public health concerns after a reporter was diagnosed with chloracne in November 2019,[317] though both the environment department and the health department disputed these claims. According to a poll conducted by CUHK, live feeds have replaced traditional media, social media and Telegram as the main way for citizens of Hong Kong to access protest-related information. Features. Age restrictions apply. 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Hong Kong protesters? [565], Despite the government, the pro-Beijing camp and state media invoking the notion of a "silent majority" who opposed the protests, and urging citizens to cut ties with the "violent protesters", citizens generally favoured the pro-democratic camp and supported the protest movement. [615][616] Solidarity rallies held by Hong Kong international students studying abroad were often met by mainland Chinese counter-protesters. [449] Flight bookings also declined, with airlines cutting or reducing services. The government refused to disclose the chemical composition of the gas, citing "operational concerns". [602] The new directors triggered the Basic Law Article 22 controversy in April when they claimed that the two offices were not covered by Article 22. It brings the physical and virtual worlds together. [254] Different protesters adopted different roles. Alex Chow Tsz-lok, a 22-year-old student at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), was later found unconscious on the second floor of the estate's car park. It gives you a huge variety of vehicles to drive around and freely explore a detailed city that's full of movement and secrets. 525) to establish a mechanism for case-by-case transfers of fugitives, on the order of the chief executive, to any jurisdiction with which the territory lacks a formal extradition treaty. People who opposed the protests argued that protesters were spreading "chaos and fear" across the city, causing damage to the economy and thus harming people not involved in the protests. [469] Lam's behaviour on this and later occasions strengthened the perception among a broad part of the protesters and their supporters that she was not able to make any crucial decision without instructions from the Beijing government, effectively serving as its puppet. [139][140][141][142][143] Demosist, which had been involved in lobbying for other nations' support, and several pro-independent groups announced that they had decided to disband and cease all operations, fearing that they would be the targets of the new law. [248], Radical protesters adopted the "be water" strategy, inspired by Bruce Lee's philosophy, often moving in a fluid and agile fashion to confound and confuse the police. [589] It also hailed police officers as "heroes",[590] and demanded the government take more "forceful" actions and the court to hand out heavy punishments. WebQue ce soit travers la formation, le conseil stratgique ou lquipement EUCAP Sahel Niger est un partenaire cl des Forces de Scurit Intrieure et dautres acteurs engags dans la scurit au Niger. - Included my Madness car reskin mod inspired by the Death Race 2008 movie. [49], Initially, protesters demanded only the withdrawal of the extradition bill. [489] Police relations with journalists,[490] social workers,[491][492] medical professionals[493] and members from other disciplined forces[494] became strained. [285] More than 1,000 officers' personal details had been reportedly leaked online, and nine individuals had been arrested. [446], Tourism was also affected: the number of visitors travelling to Hong Kong in August 2019 declined by 40 per cent compared to a year earlier,[447] while the National Day holiday saw a decline of 31.9 per cent. [531] The independent review committee was then shelved by Lam in May 2020. [609] Demonstrations in reaction to the extradition protests also took place in various locations around the world, including: Australia,[610] Brazil, Canada,[611] Chile, France, Germany,[612] India, Italy, Japan, Lithuania,[613] South Africa, South Korea,[614] Taiwan, the United Kingdom, the United States and Vietnam. There have also been allegations of lack of consistency of law enforcement whether through deliberate inaction or poor organisation. [458] Meanwhile, "yellow" shops allied with protesters enjoyed a flurry of patrons even during the coronavirus crisis. [363] The court ruled in November 2020 that the police had breached the Hong Kong Bill of Rights Ordinance by hiding or not displaying their identification number. Fight your way past cops and rivals using skill, high-end car tech, and tons of nitrous. [476], The reputation of the police took a serious drubbing following the heavy-handed treatment of protesters. While police estimated attendance at the march on Hong Kong Island at 270,000, the organisers claimed that 1.03million people had attended the rally, a number unprecedently high for the city. Ruser suggested that unlike other protests, the widespread use of livestreaming technology in the Hong Kong protests meant that there was "almost parity when it comes to what [one] can learn remotely researching it to actually being there". [62] Protesters successfully stopped the LegCo from resuming second reading of the bill by surrounding the LegCo Complex. [70] A protest on the following day had almost 2million people participating according to an CHRF estimate, while the police estimated that there were 338,000 demonstrators at its peak. [232] AirDrop was used to broadcast anti-extradition bill information to the public and mainland tourists. [204][205] Pro-Beijing actress Celine Ma,[206] plainclothed officers,[207] and a taxi driver who drove into a crowd of protesters in Sham Shui Po on 8 October, were attacked. [196][197], The 2019 Yuen Long attack occurred following a mass protest organised by the CHRF on 21 July. The attack was often seen as the turning point for the movement, as it crippled people's confidence in the police and turned a lot of citizens who were politically neutral or apathetic against the police. [526][524], Lam announced the suspension of the bill on 15 June 2019,[73] and officially apologised to the public on 18 June two days after another massive march. [484] The suspected acts of police brutality led some politically neutral or political apathetic citizens to become more sympathetic towards the young protesters. [584], Chinese state media outlets largely ignored the protests until 17 April 2019. WebPolice say they 'are becoming increasingly concerned' for the welfare of 18-year-old Ciaran Middleton. [292] Pro-Beijing camp spread rumour was that the CIA was involved in instigating the protests after photographs of Caucasian men taking part in the protests were shared online. Burn the asphalt of this open world city! 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[43], A study conducted by the University of Hong Kong found that the protests were having negative impacts on the mental health of Hong Kong residents with one third of adults, around 2 million adults of a total population of 7.4million, reporting symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) during the protests, up from 5 per cent in March 2015. [645] Kenneth Roth, the head of Human Rights Watch (HRW), was denied entry to Hong Kong at Hong Kong International Airport on 12 January 2020. [160] This meant that most of the active and prominent politicians in the opposite camp in Hong Kong have been arrested by the authorities using the national security law. [253] At protest scenes, protesters used hand gestures for nonverbal communication, and supplies were delivered via human chains. [464] She suggested that radical protesters were dragging Hong Kong to a "path of no return"[464] and that they had "no stake in society", and therefore, government meetings need not to include them. [333][334] The arrest of volunteer medics during the siege of PolyU was condemned by medical professionals. [438] Retail sales declined and consumer spending decreased. The eerie fire-damaged property has stood empty since 2020. [408] TVB and local news outlet HK01 were accused of pro-government bias, and protesters have physically assaulted their news crews and damaged their equipment and vehicles. [419], Journalists have experienced interference and obstruction from the police in their reporting activities. [305] Lam's administration also denied police wrongdoings and backed the police multiple times. ", "Fresh Hong Kong rallies as police call teenager shooting 'lawful', "Anger as Hong Kong bans face masks at protests", "The Hong Kong government tried to ban face masks. Select a different payment method, or try again a little later. 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