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Further unrest in Hong Kong

Thousands take to the streets to march against Chinese traders in what is fast becoming a summer ...
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14.52 13 Jul 2019


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Further unrest in Hong Kong

Further unrest in Hong Kong

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Thousands take to the streets to march against Chinese traders in what is fast becoming a summer of unrest in the semi-autonomous territory.

Demonstrations took place on Saturday in Sheung Shui, a district that lies across the border from the mainland city of Shenzhen.

Major protests have taken place in the past month against a proposal to change extradition laws.

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Demonstrators walked behind a banner reading "strictly enforce the law, stop cross-border traders" on Saturday.

The protesters passed by pharmacies and cosmetic shops that are popular with Chinese tourists and traders who bring goods back to sell on the mainland.

A protester hangs from a bridge as police officers try to pull him up after a scuffle with police pushing back protesters, in Hong Kong, Saturday, July 13, 2019. 13/07/2019. Image: AP Photo/Kin Cheung.

Clashes broke out between police and some of the protesters towards the end of the otherwise peaceful march.

Officers used pepper spray and batons to disperse the crowd, public broadcaster RTHK reported.

Reporting from IRN. 

Main image: A protesters with a placard which reads "Strictly enforce the law, stop cross-border traders," during a march in an area popular with Chinese tourists for its pharmacies and cosmetic shops, in Hong Kong, Saturday, July 13, 2019. 13/07/2019. Image: AP Photo/Kin Cheung).

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