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China will exploit detention of Hong Kong UK employee
A local Hong Kong employee of the British consulate has reportedly been detained on his way back from mainland China
Hong KongHong Kong military crackdown would differ from 1989
The presence of mainland troops on the border suggests that Beijing is considering quelling protests by force
Hong KongTrump involvement with Hong Kong protest will backfire
Trump has posted a tweet implying that he could negotiate an end to protests in Hong Kong by talking to Xi personally
Hong KongHong Kong airport closure deepens protest impact
Hong Kong’s airport has cancelled all flights for the rest of the day as protesters occupy the terminal building
Hong KongHong Kong protests will not spark ‘colour revolution’
China’s top Hong Kong affairs official has described protests there as a ‘colour revolution’ aiming at regime change
Hong KongHong 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
Hong KongPublic mood points to deepening conflict in Hong Kong
Protests are one indicator of public opinion towards the city and central government; polls fill out the picture
Hong KongDeploying the army in Hong Kong would be a last resort
Media today report that Beijing has implied it could use the army to maintain order in Hong Kong
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