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October 3, 2019

Hong Kong Teen Shot During Protests Charged with Assaulting Officer
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In Hong Kong, pro-democracy demonstrations are continuing after
authorities said they've arrested an 18-year-old protester who was shot
by police during violent protests on Tuesday. The student, Tsang
Chi-kin, has been charged with assaulting a police officer and may face
additional rioting charges. On Wednesday, protesters smashed
surveillance cameras and machines at subway stations; elsewhere, some
protesters used gasoline bombs to set a police station on fire. Hong
Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam has scheduled a meeting of Cabinet
officials for Friday, where she's expected to announce sweeping new
emergency powers that will include a ban on protesters using masks at
demonstrations - whether it's to hide their identities or to protect
against tear gas.


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