Riots, Unrest, and the Umbrella Movement: Hong Kong Rising

	Riots, Unrest, and the Umbrella Movement: Hong Kong Rising Subscribe to VICE News here: http://bit.ly/Subscribe-to-VICE-News In 1997, the longtime British colony of Hong Kong was handed over to China with the understanding that it would retain relative autonomy under the concept of “one country, two systems.” But last month, as part of the so-called Umbrella Revolution, Hong Kongers began vocally demanding Beijing stay out of their political affairs and grant the democracy they say they were promised with the handover. VICE News traveled to Hong Kong and embedded with the students leading the pro-democracy movement. As protestors marched through and occupied city parks and streets, police fired tear gas and became physically violent. Hong Kong, long a reliably stable world financial center, was being rocked by unrest. Watch Now – “The Sunflower Revolt: Protests in Taiwan” – http://bit.ly/1uhSoF0 “China Strikes Back: Talking Heads” – http://bit.ly/1wb8QKJ Check out the VICE News beta for more: http://vicenews.com Follow VICE News here: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vicenews Twitter: https://twitter.com/vicenews Tumblr: http://vicenews.tumblr.com/ Instagram: http://instagram.com/vicenews	From: VICE News Views: 301 9 ratings
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