tensions come to a head in Hong Kong
Riot police officers clashed with protesters near the Wong Tai Sin subway station in Hong Kong on Tuesday. Lam Yik Fei for The New York Times |
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The point-blank police shooting of a protester in Hong Kong on Tuesday was a turning point in the monthslong demonstrations against Chinese rule. |
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In China: It was a stark contrast to the scene in Beijing, where an elaborate parade intended to portray China’s military might moved to the global back burner. President Xi Jinping probably wasn’t happy. |
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Context: It’s been 115 days since the protests began. Here’s how the movement evolved.