Police in riot gear continue to face off with political protestors in Hong Kong after an overnight sit-in escalated. Tear gas did not deter tens of thousands of demonstrators who have gathered to demand democratic reforms from the city and Beijing.
Hong Kong Democracy Protest

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Riot police use pepper spray against protesters outside the government headquarters in Hong Kong.

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Pro-democracy protesters gesture during a rally at the financial Central district outside the government headquarters in Hong Kong.

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A woman (bottom R) on the ground holds on to a fence during a clash with riot policemen outside the government headquarters in Hong Kong.

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Riot police use pepper spray against protesters outside the government headquarters in Hong Kong.