Clashes erupt in Hong Kong over pro-democracy protests
- 10 years ago
A face off in the streets of Hong Kong.
Hundreds of pro-government supporters, angry at protesters occupying the city centre, stormed the protest encampment in a bid to drive them away.
Many protesters were forced to retreat, but not without a fight.
In the past week, tens of thousands of demonstrators have occupied Hong Kong streets, demanding full democracy... including a free voting system when they come to choose a new leader in 2017.
The mood has been tense since last weekend's violent clashes with police.
Now, authorities say they'll exercise tolerance but warn protesters against blocking busy streets.
(SOUNDBITE) (English) CHIEF SUPERINTENDENT OF POLICE PUBLIC RELATIONS BRANCH, HUI CHUN-TAK SAYING:
"This behaviour is not only irresponsible but also law-breaking."
And those who support the government say the protests are futile. They say the demonstrators have made their point.
But after closing much of the city down, they're
Hundreds of pro-government supporters, angry at protesters occupying the city centre, stormed the protest encampment in a bid to drive them away.
Many protesters were forced to retreat, but not without a fight.
In the past week, tens of thousands of demonstrators have occupied Hong Kong streets, demanding full democracy... including a free voting system when they come to choose a new leader in 2017.
The mood has been tense since last weekend's violent clashes with police.
Now, authorities say they'll exercise tolerance but warn protesters against blocking busy streets.
(SOUNDBITE) (English) CHIEF SUPERINTENDENT OF POLICE PUBLIC RELATIONS BRANCH, HUI CHUN-TAK SAYING:
"This behaviour is not only irresponsible but also law-breaking."
And those who support the government say the protests are futile. They say the demonstrators have made their point.
But after closing much of the city down, they're