PROTESTERS have burned a Chinese flag and police fired pepper spray during a march in Hong Kong in renewed clashes over anti-government grievances.
Police accused protesters of spraying water at officers during the march by several thousand people in Tuen Mun in Hong Kong’s north-west. Reporters saw at least one person arrested.
The event was relatively small compared with previous demonstrations that have taken place every weekend since June. The protests started with opposition to a proposed extradition law and have expanded to include demands for greater democracy in the semi-autonomous Chinese territory.
The events are an embarrassment for China’s ruling Communist Party ahead of celebrations on October 1 of its 70th anniversary in power. Hong Kong’s government has announced it has cancelled a fireworks display that day, citing concern for public safety.
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