Hong Kong's protest movement continues into 2020 with New Year's Day march. There have been more than 1,000 demonstrations in Hong Kong since June:
Police used tear gas briefly Wednesday during confrontations with protesters, after what had begun as a largely peaceful event.They said"thugs" had thrown bricks and petrol bombs, set fires, and damaged banks and shops during the demonstration. A Hong Kong protestor shows a five demands gesture, during a march on Wednesday.
Sparked by a now-withdrawn bill that would have allowed fugitives to be extradited to mainland China, the movement has expanded to include more demands, including an investigation into allegations of police brutality and greater democratic rights in the semi-autonomous territory.More than 6,000 people have been arrested since the protests started, with over 2,600 hospitalized.
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