Thousands of protestors partake in an anti-government rally on Chinese National Day, in Hong Kong, S.A.R. Both peaceful and increasingly violent demonstrations have rocked the city since June 2019. October 1, 2019.
Protestors launch a brick from a large sling shot as they face off with riot police in Hong Kong, S.A.R. following the end of an anti-government rally. August 2019.
A protestor throws a tear gas canister back at the riot police in Tsuen Wan neighborhood in Hong Kong, S.A.R. following the end of a rally in which thousands participated. August 2019.
Protestors staged a sit-in at the arrivals hall of the Hong Kong International Airport in Hong Kong, S.A.R. on the first of their three day sit-in at one of Asia's busiest transportation hubs. Protestors hope that their campaign at the airport would help spread the word and launch a mass appeal to international travelers and the media about why demonstrations were continuing in Hong Kong and what people seek from the government. August 2019,
People celebrate the 70th anniversary of the Peoples' Republic of China as several dozen people joined a gathering to show their support of the Chinese government despite concerns that anti-government protests would continue on the day, in Hong Kong, S.A.R. October 1, 2019.
Secondary school students use their cell phone flashlights as they sing along to the song "Do you hear the people sing" during an anti-government rally in the Central district of Hong Kong, S.A.R. The high school students gathered to support the ongoing protests. Hong Kong, with its free access to the internet and messaging applications, has seen a rise in the number of Telegram users since the start of the protests, as demonstrators use innovative ways to organize demonstrations, relay information on logistics, police movements, and disseminate artistic posters that have become crucial to speaking their message. August 2019.
Protestors shine lasers at the Kwai Fong police station in Hong Kong, S.A.R. As a leaderless movement, the protestors are often divided among themselves about what their next move should be - particularly those who risk facing off with the police well into the night - but are in agreement about their ultimate goal of keeping the police guessing where they will go next to block busy intersections or tunnels as a way to increase the profile of their message about the anti-extradition demonstrations. The protestors have also often approached police stations to point lasers at the officers, in retaliation for the treatment of demonstrators and regular civilians by the police who have been beaten or arrested, calling for investigations in to police brutality. August 2019.
Police fire tear gas at protestors after another night of stand-offs in the Sham Shui Po neighborhood in Hong Kong, S.A.R. August 2019
Protestors are seen walking towards the Ngau Tau Kok police station in Kowloon Bay, Hong Kong, S.A.R. during a mass anti-government rally. August 2019.
Protestors are seen hanging umbrellas over make-shift barricades as they face off with riot police near the Legislative Council building in Hong Kong, S.A.R. August 2019.
Riot police detain dozens of protestors near government offices in Hong Kong, S.A.R. after protestors threw molotov cocktails and bricks at police barricades, as anti-government demonstrations gain momentum days before Chinese National Day on October 1. September 2019.
A shopkeeper closes the shutter of his tea store in the Mong Kok area of Hong Kong, S.A.R. as protestors faced off with riot police. August 2019.
Riot police are seen guarding the Liaison Office of the Central People's Government in Hong Kong, S.A.R. Beijing's liaison office was targeted and heavily vandalized by protestors in July before they were dispersed by police. August 2019.
Protestors are seen outside the police barricades close to the Legislative Council Offices in Admiralty Hong Kong, S.A.R. as they shout and taunt the police. August 2019.
People are seen lining up to lay flowers and candles at a memorial for Chow Tsz-lok, a student who died Friday after falling in a parking garage on Nov. 4 as police carried out a dispersal operation using tear gas, at the Sheung Tak Estate car park in the Tseung Kwan O district of Hong Kong, S.A.R. November 2019.
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Two people held a moment of silence during a memorial for Chow Tsz-lok, a student who died Friday after falling in a parking garage on Nov. 4 as police carried out a dispersal operation using tear gas, at the Sheung Tak Estate car park in the Tseung Kwan O district of Hong Kong, S.A.R. Chow's death could potentially inflame protests planned for this weekend. November 2019.
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Protestors are seen in the Causeway Bay MTR station after a night of facing off with riot police in Hong Kong, S.A.R. The protestors have recently turned their anger towards the Mass Transit Railway (MTR) for shutting certain stations down as a measure to prevent people from joining anti-extradition rallies. August 2019.
Thousands of university students gather at the Chinese University of Hong Kong for an anti-extradition bill rally in Hong Kong S.A.R. on what would have been the first day of classes. Thousands of middle and high schoolers, as well as university students opted to boycott classes as a way of protesting the government's handling of the anti-extradition bill demonstrations. September 2019.
A protestor throws a canister of tear gas back at the riot police near the Legislative Council building in Hong Kong, S.A.R. August 2019.
Demonstrators gather bricks and other material from the sidewalk to create barricades during a protest in the Central district of Hong Kong, S.A.R. A Hong Kong protester was in critical condition after being shot by a police officer, as the financial hub reeled from citywide efforts to disrupt the work week amid worsening political unrest. November 2019.
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Protestors build barricades as they face off with riot police in Sham Shui Po, Hong Kong, S.A.R. Since June 2019, large scale protests have taken place in the special administrative region of Hong Kong. August 2019.
Protestors hold a hand over their right eye as a symbolic gesture during a sit in demonstration in the Yuen Long area of Hong Kong, S.A.R. one month after a mob of men dressed in white t-shirts - said to be local triads - attacked passengers and protestors on the subway following the end of a rally. At least 45 people were injured in that attack - many of whom were not participants in the rally. Protestors have taken to covering their right eye in recent demonstrations and chanting 'an eye for an eye' in solidarity with a female medic who was blinded in one side after riot police fired a projectile at her head earlier this month. August 2019.
Office workers and protestors who held a flash mob are seen running away from tear gas fired by the police in Central, Hong Kong. Anger has risen as footage emerged on Monday morning of a teenage protestor being shot in the stomach by a policeman who fired at least three live rounds directly at demonstrators. November 2019.
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Domestic helpers from the Philippines try to take shelter after tear gas was fired by riot police to disperse the thousands of protestors who partook in an anti-government rally on Chinese National Day, in Hong Kong, S.A.R. October 2019.
Residents and bystanders are seen filming the riot police as they march past, trying to disperse protestors in Sham Shui Po, Hong Kong S.A.R. August 2019.
Protestors and residents burn paper money and offerings during Hungry Ghost Festival in Sham Shui Po, Hong Kong, S.A.R. The Hungry Ghost festival is a Buddhist and Taoist festival held annually to symbolize the opening of the gates of hell to allow ghosts to receive food and drink, but has also recently taken on the tone of mocking the police as well as figures in the Hong Kong government. August 2019.
A woman covers her face after inhaling tear gas on the streets of Sham Shui Po, Hong Kong, S.A.R. Protestors and riot police faced off in this working class neighborhood, affecting local residents who unwittingly walked into streets where tear gas was fired. August 2019.
A pro-democracy demonstrator stands near banners and posters during a rally in Tamar Park in Hong Kong, S.A.R. several days before Chinese National Day. September 2019.
Secondary school students use their cell phone flashlights as they sing along to the song "Do you hear the people sing" during an anti-government rally in the Central district of Hong Kong, S.A.R. The high school students gathered to support the ongoing protests that have wracked Hong Kong over the past 11 weeks, which began after a an extradition bill was drawn up to be passed in the city's legislature. Hong Kong, with its free access to the internet and messaging applications, has seen a rise in the number of Telegram users since the start of the protests, as demonstrators use innovative ways to organize demonstrations, relay information on logistics, police movements, and disseminate artistic posters that have become crucial to speaking their message. August 2019.
Tear gas in an alleyway is seen in the Sham Shui Po neighborhood as riot police dispersed protestors in Hong Kong S.A.R. As protests continue in the city, so too does daily life until it is interrupted by sporadic demonstrations at night. August 2019.