Hong Kong protesters call on U.S. President Donald Trump to 'liberate' the Chinese-ruled city after another night of violence in the 14th week of unrest. More here:
HONG KONG - Hong Kong police fired tear gas to disperse protesters in the upmarket Causeway Bay shopping district on Sunday, after demonstrators had rallied at the U.S. Consulate calling for help in bringing democracy to the Chinese-ruled city.
Central district, home to banks, jewelry shops and top-brand shopping arcades, was awash in graffiti, broken glass and bricks torn up from pathways. Protesters set fires from cardboard boxes, building barricades with metal fencing. U.S. Defense Secretary Mark Esper on Saturday urged China to exercise restraint in Hong Kong, which returned to Chinese rule in 1997.
Last month Trump suggested China should “humanely” settle the problem in Hong Kong before a trade deal is reached with Washington. Earlier Trump called the protests “riots” that were a matter for China to deal with. Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam announced concessions this week aimed at ending the protests, including formally scrapping a hugely unpopular extradition bill, which ignited the unrest in June. Many protesters said it was too little, too late.
Canada Latest News, Canada Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Hong Kong protesters appeal to Trump for help before clashes erupt in eveningThousands of Hong Kong protesters chant the U.S. national anthem and call on President Donald Trump to ‘liberate’ the Chinese-ruled city. More here:
Read more »
Hong Kong protesters sing Star Spangled Banner in appeal to Trump for helpThousands of Hong Kong protesters on Sunday sang the Star Spangled Banner and ca...
Read more »
Hong Kong protesters urge Trump to 'liberate' their cityHONG KONG (AP) — Thousands of demonstrators in Hong Kong marched to the U.S. Consulate on Sunday, urging President Donald Trump to 'liberate' their city as they press for more democratic freedom...
Read more »
Hong Kong Protesters Call for U.S. SupportTens of thousands of demonstrators called on the U.S. to protect human rights in Hong Kong, capping a weekend of smaller, heated protests that continued even after the government’s recent attempt at conciliation.
Read more »
Hong Kong protesters plan march to US EmbassyDemonstrators in Hong Kong are planning a march to the U.S. Embassy to drum up international support for their months-long protest movement.
Read more »
Hong Kong protesters plan march to US EmbassyThe Sunday's march from a central park to the embassy follows yet another night of clashes between police and protesters in the semi-autonomous Chinese territory.
Read more »