Hong Kong police fire rubber bullets, tear gas as protests descend into chaos
Hong Kong police fired rubber bullets and tear gas in running clashes with protesters late on Sunday (July 22) amid chaotic scenes as anger over an extradition bill morphs into a fresh front against what many see as a broader erosion of freedoms by Beijing.
Hundreds of riot police faced off with protesters more than a kilometer from the Liaison Office, firing tear gas as police and ambulance sirens echoed through the chanting crowds.
Local broadcaster RTHK and other local media reported police also fired rubber bullets, while protesters fought back or counter-attacked with bottles, bricks, poles, and umbrellas. Police did not immediately respond to a Reuters request for comment.
Millions have taken to the streets in the past two months in an unprecedented show of force against Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam, triggering the worst social turmoil to rock the former British colony since it returned to Chinese rule 22 years ago.
The protests have at times paralyzed parts of the financial district, shut government offices and disrupted business operations across the city. Officials have also warned about the impact of the unrest on the economy.
(Source: Reuters)
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