Enfrentamientos estallan en una protesta en centro comercial de Hong Kong

Pro-democracy protesters in Hong Kong clashed with police at a busy mall. The police used force, including batons and threats of pepper spray, to control the crowd. The protests began in June due to a proposed law allowing extradition to China, evolving into a broader movement demanding full democracy and condemning police violence.

Where did the pro-democracy protesters clash with the police?

• A shopping mall

• A university campus

• A public park

• A government building

What did some police officers use against the protesters during the confrontation?

• Water cannons

• Batons

• Tear gas

• Rubber bullets

What threat did the riot police make during the Christmas Eve turmoil?

• Calling in the military

• Deploying tear gas

• Arresting all protesters

• Using pepper spray

What was the initial cause of the protests in Hong Kong?

• A change in educational curriculum

• A new tax policy

• A ban on public gatherings

• A proposed law regarding extradition

What broader demands did the protests evolve to include?

• Full democracy and police accountability

• Environmental protections

• Healthcare improvements

• Economic reforms