Comment pieces - September 2019
Jamil Anderlini, Hong Kong’s ‘water revolution’ spins out of control , FT, 2 Sep 19
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Anti-totalitarianism march accompanied by clashes across HK island
First tear gas fired around 2.20pm outside Sogo; clashes continued until around 10pm in Wan Chai, later around Mongkok police station. Police report arresting around 100 people. Guardian “ As it happened ” SCMP Pictures - HKFP
Tamar Park rally to mark 5th anniversary of Umbrella movement
Rally ends early after some protesters confront police; water cannon and tear gas used. HKFP
Transcript of Carrie's Lam meeting with businesspeople
Reuters Updated 12 Sep 19, with transcript including Lam's answers to questions: Reuters
Reuters reports Carrie Lam telling businesspeople she would quit if she could
Also reported Lam as saying: “For a chief executive to have caused this huge havoc to Hong Kong is unforgivable.” Reuters