Hong Kong protesters rally against China’s tightening grip
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Thousands of protesters shouted pro-democracy slogans and insults at police in Hong Kong on Wednesday as lawmakers debated a bill criminalizing abuse of the Chinese national anthem in the semi-autonomous city. Police massed outside the legislative building ahead of the session and warned protesters that if they did not disperse, they could be prosecuted.
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Hong Kong riot police guard detained anti-government protesters in the Causeway Bay district of Hong Kong, Wednesday.
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Protesters gesture with five fingers, signifying the "Five demands - not one less" during a pro-democracy protest in the Central area, Hong Kong, Wednesday. U.S. Secretary of State of Mike Pompeo has notified Congress that the Trump administration no longer regards Hong Kong as autonomous from mainland China.
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A riot police officer stops a pedestrian during a protest in Central, Hong Kong, Wednesday.
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Riot policeman pushes a woman as she is taking a photograph of the detained protesters at the area in Mongkok, Hong Kong, Wednesday.
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People cross as riot police stand guard during a protest in the Central district Hong Kong, Wednesday.
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A woman argues with police as she was told to stay away from the area in Mongkok, Hong Kong, Wednesday.
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Detained protesters and secondary students face the wall while waiting for police to record their identifications in Mongkok, Hong Kong, Wednesday.
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Protesters set up defense shield using umbrellas on a road in Mongkok, Hong Kong, Wednesday.
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Riot police guard a protester as a second reading of a controversial national anthem law takes place in Central district, Hong Kong, Wednesday.
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Riot police standing guard as a woman tries to cross the street in the Causeway Bay district of Hong Kong, Wednesday.
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A street vendor packs up her products as riot police enter a street in Mongkok, Hong Kong, Wednesday.
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People cross as riot police stand guard during a protest in Central Government Complex in the Central district in Hong Kong, Wednesday.
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Protesters march on road in Mongkok, Hong Kong, Wednesday.
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Riot police stand guard during a protest near Central Government Complex as a second reading of a controversial national anthem law takes place in Central district, Hong Kong, Wednesday.
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