Hong Kong's pro-democracy movement faces a major test this weekend as it tries to muster another huge crowd following criticism over an airport protest earlier this week -- and as concerns mount over Beijing's next move. Chinese state media have released images of military personnel and armoured
Hong Kong's pro-democracy movement faces a major test this weekend as it tries to muster another huge crowd following criticism over an airport protest earlier this week -- and as concerns mount over Beijing's next move.
"The incident in Hong Kong won't be a repeat of the June 4th political incident in 1989," it said, insisting the country now had more sophisticated approaches.Hong Kong's protests were sparked by opposition to a plan to allow extraditions to the mainland, but have since morphed into a wider call for democratic rights in the semi-autonomous city.
US President Donald Trump began speaking up about the unrest this week, suggesting any potential trade deal with Beijing could be upended by a violent response from the mainland. China's propaganda apparatus seized on the violence, with state media churning out a deluge of damning articles, pictures and videos.
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