Hong Kong's Democratic Awakening

Updated On Sept 29, 2014 09:46 am IST
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Riot police fire tear gas on student protesters occupying streets surrounding the government headquarters in Hong Kong. (AP Photo) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Sept 29, 2014 09:46 am IST

Riot police fire tear gas on student protesters occupying streets surrounding the government headquarters in Hong Kong. (AP Photo)

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Protesters take rest at a main road in the financial central district after riot police use tear gas against them as thousands of people blocked the road in Hong Kong. (AP Photo) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Protesters take rest at a main road in the financial central district after riot police use tear gas against them as thousands of people blocked the road in Hong Kong. (AP Photo)

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Protesters take cover from tear gas fired by police during riots that followed a pro-democracy protest in Hong Kong. (AFP Photo) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Protesters take cover from tear gas fired by police during riots that followed a pro-democracy protest in Hong Kong. (AFP Photo)

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A protester puts on a gas mask to prepare for a possible tear gas attack as hundreds of protesters block a main road at Hong Kong's shopping Mongkok district. (Reuters Photo) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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A protester puts on a gas mask to prepare for a possible tear gas attack as hundreds of protesters block a main road at Hong Kong's shopping Mongkok district. (Reuters Photo)

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Protesters gather at a main road at the financial central district after riot police use tear gas against them after thousands of people blocked the road in Hong Kong. (AP Photo) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Protesters gather at a main road at the financial central district after riot police use tear gas against them after thousands of people blocked the road in Hong Kong. (AP Photo)

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Police rest after a night of keeping vigil at a pro-democracy demonstration near the Hong Kong government headquarters. (AFP Photo) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Police rest after a night of keeping vigil at a pro-democracy demonstration near the Hong Kong government headquarters. (AFP Photo)

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Pro-democracy demonstrators rest after a night of protesting at a rally outside the Hong Kong government headquarters. (AFP Photo) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Pro-democracy demonstrators rest after a night of protesting at a rally outside the Hong Kong government headquarters. (AFP Photo)

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Director of Hong Kong Economic, Trade and Cultural Office, John Leung, listens to Hong Kong student demonstrators, supporting pro-democracy protests taking place in Hong Kong, at the Hong Kong Economic, Trade and Cultural Office in Taipei. (AP Photo) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Director of Hong Kong Economic, Trade and Cultural Office, John Leung, listens to Hong Kong student demonstrators, supporting pro-democracy protests taking place in Hong Kong, at the Hong Kong Economic, Trade and Cultural Office in Taipei. (AP Photo)

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Hong Kong student demonstrators shout slogans in front of a banner reading 'Hong Kong Today, Taiwan Tomorrow' as they show their support for pro-democracy protests taking place in Hong Kong.(AP Photo) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Hong Kong student demonstrators shout slogans in front of a banner reading 'Hong Kong Today, Taiwan Tomorrow' as they show their support for pro-democracy protests taking place in Hong Kong.(AP Photo)

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