Hundreds of riot police took up posts around Hong Kong's legislature overnight, as protests were expected over a bill criminalizing disrespect of China's national anthem and against plans by Beijing to impose national security laws. More here:
HONG KONG - Hong Kong deployed riot police around the Legislative Council on Wednesday as activists called for protests against a bill to criminalise disrespect of the Chinese anthem, amid soaring tensions over perceived threats to the city’s freedoms.
“Although you’re afraid inside your heart, you need to speak out,” said Chang, 29, a clerk and protester dressed in black with a helmet respirator and goggles in her backpack.See more stories “I’m scared ... if you don’t come out today, you’ll never be able to come out. This is legislation that directly affects us,” said Ryan Tsang, hotel manager.
The move triggered the first big street unrest in Hong Kong in months on Sunday, with police firing tear gas and water cannon to disperse protesters, evoking memories of violent anti-government protests that paralysed parts of the city last year. U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday said the United States this week would announce a strong response to the planned security legislation for Hong Kong.
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