July 1 was always likely to be a day of heavy protests in Hong Kong.
After weeks of controversy around the China extradition bill and accusations of police brutality, both organizers and police were expecting large turnouts on the anniversary of the handover of Hong Kong from the United Kingdom to China.
But clashes between black-clad protesters and armored police, involving barricades and pepper spray, are a clear indication of two sides on the edge.
The last major citywide protest on June 16 was reasonably calm. Few police were sighted and families with children joined in the march, which organizers said reached up to two million people.
What to expect today: This afternoon's demonstration could have a very different tone.
One early indication will be whether there is a heavy police presence or if families feel safe coming out to the march, which is taking place on a public holiday in Hong Kong.
Antagonistic actions by either side could rapidly push the situation into a very bad place.
https://www.cnn.com/asia/live-news/hong-kong-july-1-protests-intl-hnk/index.html
2019-07-01 07:26:00Z
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