Thousands of pro-democracy protesters rallied in Hong Kong, against China’s plans to impose national security laws on the city.
Police fired tear gas and a water cannon at crowds, and arrested at least 180 people.
"Which Hongkonger hasn't tasted tear gas?" - The owner of this gelato shop in Hong Kong has come up with a new 'tear gas' flavour. https://t.co/UJfmgRTFxs
The USA cannot let this stand. Today I will introduce a resolution in the Senate condemning this attempted crackdown & call on all free nations to stand with #HongKong
Gang of Six: Commissar Carrie Lam, Sec. of Justice Theresa Cheng, Sec. of Security John Lee, Former🇭🇰Commissioner of Police Stephen Lo, Current🇭🇰Commissioner of Police Chris Tang, & Solomon's 1st "best friend" in🇭🇰Regina Ip are on a leaked🇺🇸sanction list.
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In #HongKong, government police continue their assault on universities into the night, making mass arrests and now threatening live fire against largely defenseless students. Beijing is pushing Hong Kong into a state of siege #StandWithHongKong https://t.co/88poKjgKt8
CHRF Urgent Appeal to International Society
On the Escalation of Tension in Hong Kong
Tonight, riot police blocked all exit of HK PolyU, and protestors are now unable to leave. Bloodshed are no longer a nightmare but a concrete possibility.
Full Text https://t.co/4p6B2HQYGV
The Chinese and #HongKong governments must immediately deescalate the situation and exercise restraint at #PolyU. More violence & bloodshed will only make things worse.
The world is watching. #StandWithHongKong#DemocracyForHK