China President Xi Jinping's balancing act over Hong Kong

Hong Kong's protests have escalated since China's National Day on October 1, with protesters now targeting businesses linked to mainland China

Observers had looked to China's National Day on October 1 as a potential turning point for the protests, and since then they've escalated with protesters targeting businesses linked to mainland China.The vandalism and violence poses a direct challenge to Chinese President Xi Jinping, who is not known for his tolerance of views that differ from the ruling Communist Party.

Hide Caption 61 of 112 Photos: Hong Kong unrestPolice retreat after clashing with protesters on August 24.Hide Caption 62 of 112 Photos: Hong Kong unrestPeople link hands as they gather at the Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront on Friday, August 23. Protesters formed a human chain across Hong Kong in a show of solidarity.Hide Caption 63 of 112 Photos: Hong Kong unrestCell phones shine from the top of Lion Rock on August 23.

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