BBC: Tens of thousands of pro-democracy protesters are blocking Hong Kong’s streets, shutting down its business hub and ignoring appeals to leave.
The demonstrations have spread to other areas including a shopping district and a residential area.
Riot police withdrew on Monday after overnight clashes in which they used batons and fired volleys of tear gas to try to disperse the crowds… (more)
EDITOR: We fear this may lead to a re-play of the 1989’s Tiananmen protests. This time the consequences will be even greater. With over a billion people and a huge differences between regions and classes, the government has much to be concerned about. It’s greatest fear has been another civil war.
