Tear gas is fired at anti-government demonstrators during a clash in Yuen Long last month. The protests are in their tenth week. Photo: EPA-EFE
Beijing unlikely to intervene in Hong Kong but police under pressure to end protests, analysts say
- Central government’s warning about ‘signs of terrorism’ in escalating violence ‘provides cover for local authorities to continue on path they are on’
- Unless the city asks for help, Beijing is bound by law and cannot step in
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Hong Kong extradition bill
Tear gas is fired at anti-government demonstrators during a clash in Yuen Long last month. The protests are in their tenth week. Photo: EPA-EFE