Hong Kong unrest runs serious risk of escalation
A general strike has brought public transport to a halt and disrupted flights; violent clashes with police continue
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- Support and opposition
- Potential for escalation
- Hong Kong government's options
- Strategic patience
- Negotiated concessions
- Unilateral concessions
- Crackdown
- Beijing's options
- Intimidation
- Covert operations
- Crackdown
- Greater political control
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