Hong Kong Protests: No End In Sight

James Ross, Hong Kong radio host

07-Oct-19 09:30

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As China celebrated its 70th anniversary last week, anti-government protests continue to rock Hong Kong. For an on-the-ground perspective, we speak to James Ross and discuss reactions to the escalating violence, the experience of media personnel as well as the impact on public-police dynamics on the island.

Presented by: Shazana Mokhtar

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Categories: Politics, Law and Legal Matters, Social Issues

Tags: democracy, Carrie Lam, China, military intervention, media,

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