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Protests in Hong Kong have continued to bring the city’s financial district to an effective standstill as demonstrators demand an end to Beijing’s interference in elections.
This weekend’s protests, following the storming of the city’s administrative headquarters on Friday, were at times characterised by violent clashes as security forces used pepper spray and tear gas against the occupiers.
After the withdrawal of Honk Kong police from the immediate area of the protest , tensions have cooled. Last night tens of thousands of protesters held a “mobile light” vigil. The protesters have been referred to on social media as the world’s politest protesters as they clean debris left by the occupation from roads and pavements. The latest developments include:
Honk Kong’s Beijing-backed Chief Executive says China will stand firm against protesters
Occupy Central gives authorities until tomorrow to meet its demands
A driver in a Mercedes-Benz drives through throngs of crowds
Schools remain closed in some Hong Kong districts
The White House says it supports the aspirations of Hong Kong people
David Cameron says he is deeply concerned by Hong Kong clashes
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However the deadlock is expected to escalate once again tomorrow as China celebrates its National Holiday with neither side showing signs of backing down.
Show all 32 1 /32In pictures: Hong Kong democracy protest 2014 In pictures: Hong Kong democracy protest 2014 Hong Kong protests Pro-democracy protesters make gestures to the police outside Central Government Complex, 1 December
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In pictures: Hong Kong democracy protest 2014 Hong Kong protests Pro-democracy protesters build barricades at the bottom of an escalator outside Central Government Complex, 1 December
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In pictures: Hong Kong democracy protest 2014 Hong Kong protests Police and protesters scuffle near the office of the Chief Executive in Hong Kong as clashes erupt again on 1 December
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In pictures: Hong Kong democracy protest 2014 Hong Kong protests An injured protester lies prostrate on the ground as chaos surges around her on 1 December
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In pictures: Hong Kong democracy protest 2014 Hong Kong protests Thousands of protesters gathered in Hong Kong's Victoria Square to commemorate the anniversary of Tiananmen Square in June
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In pictures: Hong Kong democracy protest 2014 Hong Kong protests A protester raises his umbrellas in front of tear gas fired by riot police in the main street to Hong Kong's financial Central district in September
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In pictures: Hong Kong democracy protest 2014 Hong Kong protests Police officers stand guard during clashes with pro-democracy protesters in Hong Kong on September 28, 2014
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In pictures: Hong Kong democracy protest 2014 Hong Kong protests Police officers stand in a cloud of tear gas during a demonstration in Hong Kong on September 28, 2014
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In pictures: Hong Kong democracy protest 2014 Hong Kong protests A demonstrator gestures opposite policemen during a pro-democracy protest in Hong Kong on 28 September 2014
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In pictures: Hong Kong democracy protest 2014 Hong Kong protests A man's face is doused with water after police fired tear gas at protesters on 28 September 2014
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In pictures: Hong Kong democracy protest 2014 Hong Kong protests Riot police stand guard outside of the Hong Kong Government Building on 28 September 2014
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In pictures: Hong Kong democracy protest 2014 Hong Kong protests A protester walks in tear gas fired by riot policemen on 28 September 2014
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In pictures: Hong Kong democracy protest 2014 Hong Kong protests Protesters hold umbrellas against a line of police officers near the government headquarters in Hong Kong on 28 September 2014
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In pictures: Hong Kong democracy protest 2014 Hong Kong protests A protester raises his umbrellas in front of tear gas fired by riot police on 28 September 2014
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In pictures: Hong Kong democracy protest 2014 Hong Kong protests housands of demonstrators storm onto a highway after breaking through police cordons during ongoing pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong on 28 September 2014
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In pictures: Hong Kong democracy protest 2014 Hong Kong protests Protesters disperse as riot police fire teargas outside the government headquarters in Hong Kong on 28 September 2014
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In pictures: Hong Kong democracy protest 2014 Hong Kong protests Demonstrators surround cars and block roads on 28 September 2014
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In pictures: Hong Kong democracy protest 2014 Hong Kong protests Police use pepper spray as they clash with protesters jamming the main street to the financial Central district outside the government headquarters in Hong Kong on 28 September 2014
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In pictures: Hong Kong democracy protest 2014 Hong Kong protests Protesters wear masks and goggles to protect themselves from pepper spray while blocking a police car outside the government headquarters on 28 September 2014
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In pictures: Hong Kong democracy protest 2014 Hong Kong protests Hong Kong media tycoon and pro-democracy supporter Jimmy Lai attends a rally near the government headquarters in Hong Kong on 28 September 2014
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In pictures: Hong Kong democracy protest 2014 Hong Kong protests The sign for the Hong Kong central government offices is seen crossed out on 28 September 2014
In pictures: Hong Kong democracy protest 2014 Hong Kong protests Policemen stand behind a fence decorated with yellow ribbons during a demonstration on 28 September 2014
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In pictures: Hong Kong democracy protest 2014 Hong Kong protests Hong Kong's Chief Executive Leung Chun-ying (C) and Chief Secretary Carrie Lam (R) attend a press conference in Hong Kong on 28 September 2014
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In pictures: Hong Kong democracy protest 2014 Hong Kong protests Food and beverages are provided free to protesters during a demonstration outside the government headquarters in Hong Kong on 28 September 2014
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In pictures: Hong Kong democracy protest 2014 Hong Kong protests Protestors tie up barricades during a demonstration outside the headquarters of the Legislative Counsel on 28 September 2014
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In pictures: Hong Kong democracy protest 2014 Hong Kong protests Thousands of protesters attend a rally outside the government headquarters in Hong Kong as riot police stand guard on 27 September 2014
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In pictures: Hong Kong democracy protest 2014 Hong Kong protests Students demonstrate against China's decision not to allow a completely free election in Hong Kong in 2017
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In pictures: Hong Kong democracy protest 2014 Hong Kong protests Protesters are dragged away by police after storming into government headquarters in Hong Kong on 27 September 2014
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In pictures: Hong Kong democracy protest 2014 Hong Kong protests Protesters clash with riot police in Hong Kong on 27 September 2014
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In pictures: Hong Kong democracy protest 2014 Hong Kong protests Students and police clashed in demonstrations against China's decision not to allow a completely free election in Hong Kong in 2017 on 27 September
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In pictures: Hong Kong democracy protest 2014 Hong Kong protests A protester holds up placards which reads "Occupy Central" (L) and "Civil Disobedience" (R)
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In pictures: Hong Kong democracy protest 2014 Hong Kong protests Protesters chant slogans in front of the police
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Chinese authorities have declared the protests illegal and are heavily censoring their coverage in Chinese media and online.
Additional reporting from Reuters
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