IN IMAGES: A Violent Day For Hong Kong's Occupiers
A group of pro-Beijing demonstrators attacked activists who have staged a week of civil disobedience calling for greater freedom.
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Hong Kong Protests Offer A Revelation To Mainland Chinese
Chinese mainlanders visiting Hong Kong have expressed amazement, even jealousy at the polite, civic-spirited and considerate crowds of protesters. But some on the mainland see activists as traitors.
One System, Two Media: How China, Hong Kong Are Covering The Protests
Hong Kong media are providing wall-to-wall coverage of the protests calling for the resignation of Chief Executive Leung Chun-ying, but in mainland China there has been little mention of the unrest.
Hong Kong Protesters Vow To Step Up Pro-Democracy Campaign
With the territory's leader, Leung Chun-ying, refusing to step down, some demonstrators say they will move next to occupy key government buildings.
Hong Kong Leader To Protesters: 'Stop Campaign Immediately'
Chief Executive Leung Chun-ying says Beijing will not accede to demonstrators' demands for democratic reforms. Meanwhile, activists have vowed a new phase of civil disobedience on Wednesday.
How Hong Kong Protesters Are Connecting, Without Cell Or Wi-Fi Networks
Pro-democracy protesters are downloading a fast-growing app called FireChat to stay in touch. It has been used around the world during political unrest.
What's At Stake For Hong Kong?
As thousands of people throng Hong Kong's financial district to protest for democratic reforms, many wonder whether Beijing will crack down.
Hong Kong Tense As Democracy Activists Face Down Police
Thousands of protesters used umbrellas to deflect tear gas canisters as authorities tried unsuccessfully to break up demonstrations in the city's Central business district.
Hong Kong Police Use Tear Gas On Large Pro-Democracy Protest
Video footage from earlier in the day showed protesters using umbrellas to try to deflect pepper spray and water cannons as officers attempted to disperse the crowd.
Hong Kong Students Begin Boycott To Call For Democracy
The activists plan to stay out of university classrooms this week to protest Beijing's plan to screen candidates for the territory's next chief executive.