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Umbrellas to firebombs: Hong Kong’s escalating protests

The Intelligence from The Economist

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This chapter explores the evolution of the protests in Hong Kong, detailing the shift from peaceful demonstrations to violent clashes between protestors and police. It emphasizes the protestors' demands for increased democracy and independence from mainland China, highlighting the escalating chaos and use of force that have marked this transformation.

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