Hong Kong police fired tear gas and pepper spray to disperse thousands protesting on Sunday against Beijing’s plan to directly impose national security laws on the city, the biggest flare-up in the city since COVID-19 lockdowns began.
A pro-democracy supporter is detained by riot police during an anti-government rally in Hong Kong, China.GettyPro-democracy supporters make gestures and hold placards as they take part in an anti-government rally.GettyDemonstrators stand behind umbrellas during a protest against a planned national security law in the Causeway Bay district in Hong Kong, China.BloombergA pro-democracy supporter is detained by riot police during an anti-government rally.GettyA pro-democracy supporter is detained by riot police during an anti-government rally.Anthony KwanPolice fire tear gas to disperse protesters during an anti-government rally in Hong Kong, China.GettyPolice water canon trucks spray water to disperse protesters during a rally against the implementation of a new national security law in Causeway Bay, Hong Kong, China.EPAA family walks away as riot police fired tear gas during a protest against Beijing's national security legislation in Hong Kong.APRiot police stand guard during an anti-government rally.GettyA pro-democracy supporter is detained by riot police during an anti-government rally.GettyTam Tak-chi, vice chairman of the People Power party, center, is led away by riot police during a protest against a planned national security law in the Causeway Bay district in Hong Kong, China.BloombergPeople move around the debris of roadblocks set by protesters during a protest against a planned national security law in the Wan Chai district in Hong Kong, China.Bloomberg
