(NPR) Hong Kong Police Fire Tear Gas As Thousands Protest Planned Security Law

Hong Kong Police Fire Tear Gas As Thousands Protest Planned Security Law








Hong Kong police fired tear gas, pepper spray and water cannons as thousands of protesters rallied against proposed security measures aimed at tightening Beijing's grip on the semi-autonomous territory.



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Hong Kong Police Fire Tear Gas As Thousands Protest Planned Security Law






Demonstrators defied social distancing rules and thronged some of the busiest retail districts Sunday. China's parliament is planning legislation to tighten its grip on the semi-autonomous territory.