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On Wednesday, the U.S. State Department issued a reportthat said the national security law increased Beijing's"control over the Hong Kong government's policy andsecurity functions." (Bloomberg) -- For Hong Kong residents wondering what sort of behaviormight breach the Beijing-imposed national security law,one of the city's top police officers says it's the wrongquestion to ask. [Extracted from the article]

(Bloomberg) -- Hong Kong's leader defended China's moves to impose sweeping national security laws in the territory amid renewed protests and growing international concern over what it would mean for the city's future autonomy. Pro-democracy politicians have called the law an unprecedented assault on the city's unique freedoms under the "one country, two systems" principle by which China promised to govern Hong Kong when it returned to Chinese rule in 1997. [Extracted from the article]

(Bloomberg) -- China sought to reassure Hong Kong that its judiciary would remain independent under a new national security law, as concerns grow that the city may lose one of its key selling points for international companies. "Cornerstone" "Independence of the judiciary is the cornerstone of the success of the HKSAR and should not be undermined in any way", the association said, referring to the formal name of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. [Extracted from the article]

(Bloomberg) -- China sought to reassure Hong Kong that its judiciary would remain independent under a new national security law, as concerns grow that the city may lose one of its key selling points for international companies. "Cornerstone" "Independence of the judiciary is the cornerstone of the success of the HKSAR and should not be undermined in any way", the association said, referring to the formal name of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. [Extracted from the article]

(Bloomberg) -- Hong Kong's demonstrators clashed with police late Sunday as Chief Executive Carrie Lam visited Beijing where she's expected to update Chinese President Xi Jinping and other senior officials on the violent protests that have gripped the city for the past six months. In the New Territories town of Shatin, police said they had taken "enforcement actions" after scuffles with protesters in a mall broke out earlier in the day. [Extracted from the article]

(Bloomberg) -- A Bank of America Corp. anti-bribery and compliance director in Hong Kong was charged with assaulting a police officer after an altercation in a metro station over the weekend, according to a person familiar with the matter. The BofA employee is the latest Hong Kong banking professional to become entangled in the turmoil that has roiled the financial hub over the past six months. [Extracted from the article]

(Bloomberg) -- Hong Kong's leader Carrie Lam has called for a peaceful resolution to a university siege that has transfixed the city and raised fears of a crackdown on scores of protesters who remain trapped in a campus surrounded by police. Lam Urges Besieged Protesters to Heed Police: Hong Kong Update. [Extracted from the article]

(Bloomberg) -- Hong Kong's leader Carrie Lam has called for a peaceful resolution to a university siege that has transfixed the city and raised fears of a crackdown on scores of protesters who remain trapped in a campus surrounded by police. Lam Urges Besieged Protesters to Heed Police: Hong Kong Update Secretary of State Michael Pompeo said the U.S. is "gravely concerned" about rising violence in Hong Kong and called on Lam to allow an independent probe of protest incidents -- one of the key demands of protesters. [Extracted from the article]

(Bloomberg) -- Hong Kong's leader Carrie Lam has called for a peaceful resolution to a university siege that has transfixed the city and raised fears of a crackdown on scores of protesters who remain trapped in a campus surrounded by police. Secretary of State Michael Pompeo said the U.S. is "gravely concerned" about rising violence in Hong Kong and called on Lam to allow an independent probe of protest incidents -- one of the key demands of protesters. [Extracted from the article]

(Bloomberg) -- A two-day university siege has transfixed Hong Kong, raising fears of a crackdown on scores of protesters who remain trapped in a campus surrounded by police. Lam Urges Besieged Protesters to Heed Police: Hong Kong Update. [Extracted from the article]

(Bloomberg) -- A two-day university siege has transfixed Hong Kong, raising fears of a bloody crackdown on hundreds of protesters who remain trapped in a campus surrounded by police. Secretary of State Michael Pompeo said the U.S. is "gravely concerned" about rising violence in Hong Kong and called on Lam to allow an independent probe of protest incidents -- one of the key demands of protesters. [Extracted from the article]

(Bloomberg) -- A two-day university siege has transfixed Hong Kong, raising fears of a bloody crackdown on hundreds of protesters who remain trapped in a campus surrounded by police. Secretary of State Michael Pompeo said the U.S. is "gravely concerned" about rising violence in Hong Kong and called on Lam to allow an independent probe of protest incidents -- one of the key demands of protesters. [Extracted from the article]

(Bloomberg) -- Protesters clashed with police in chaotic scenes as dozens fled Hong Kong Polytechnic University in Kowloon, leading to multiple arrests and injuries. A police officer fired three live shots after some protesters attempted to help a 20-year-old Chinese woman arrested for alleged illegal assembly escape from police custody. [Extracted from the article]

(Bloomberg) -- A Hong Kong court has ruled that a government ban on face masks used by protesters is unconstitutional, a legal blow to the city's beleaguered administration which had tried to use a colonial-era law to quell increasingly violent protests. A Hong Kong court ruled that the mask ban imposed by Chief Executive Carrie Lam's government was incompatible with the Basic Law, the mini-constitution that governs the financial hub. [Extracted from the article]

(Bloomberg) -- Police urged protesters to drop their weapons and leave a university campus in Kowloon, but many remained holed up after a weekend standoff led to dramatic scenes with smoke billowing from multiple fires at the campus as the work week kicked off. A police officer fired three live shots after some protesters attempted to help a 20-year-old Chinese woman arrested for alleged illegal assembly escape from police custody. [Extracted from the article]

(Bloomberg) -- Protesters remained holed up at a university in Kowloon after a weekend standoff that led to dramatic scenes, with smoke billowing from multiple fires at the campus as the work week kicked off. Hong Kong police moved to disperse protesters at a university in Kowloon after a weekend standoff, multiple reports said, leading to what appeared to be intense clashes as multiple fires burned. [Extracted from the article]

(Bloomberg) -- Hong Kong police moved to clear protesters at a university in Kowloon after a weekend standoff, leading to dramatic scenes with smoke billowing from multiple fires at the campus as the work week kicked off. Hong Kong police moved to disperse protesters at a university in Kowloon after a weekend standoff, multiple reports said, leading to what appeared to be intense clashes as multiple fires burned. [Extracted from the article]

(Bloomberg) -- Hong Kong protesters occupied a university near the Tsim Sha Tsui district and blocked roads in the vicinity as an overnight standoff with police continued into Sunday. On Friday, a five-day face-off between protesters and police at Chinese University of Hong Kong ended as the activists evacuated their makeshift fortress. Police and protesters faced off Sunday outside Hong Kong Polytechnic University where activists had taken refuge. [Extracted from the article]

(Bloomberg) -- Hong Kong protesters occupied a university near the Tsim Sha Tsui district and blocked roads in the vicinity as an overnight standoff with police continued into Sunday. On Friday, a five-day face-off between protesters and police at Chinese University of Hong Kong ended as the activists evacuated their makeshift fortress. Police and protesters faced off Sunday outside Hong Kong Polytechnic University where activists had taken refuge. [Extracted from the article]

(Bloomberg) -- A five-day standoff between protesters and police at Chinese University of Hong Kong ended Friday as the activists evacuated their makeshift fortress and left the campus. Some 80% of Hong Kong adults want the government to set up an independent commission of inquiry to examine the use of force by police throughout Hong Kong's recent unrest, according to a new survey by Hong Kong Public Opinion Program. Meanwhile, another protester group at the Chinese University of Hong Kong offered to remove barricades from the Tolo Highway in exchange for a government pledge to follow through with plans for District Council elections on Nov. 24, according to Radio Television Hong Kong. [Extracted from the article]

Some 80% of Hong Kong adults want the government to set up an independent commission of inquiry to examine the use of force by police throughout Hong Kong's recent unrest, according to a new survey by Hong Kong Public Opinion Program. Meanwhile, another protester group at the Chinese University of Hong Kong offered to remove barricades from the Tolo Highway in exchange for a government pledge to follow through with plans for District Council elections on Nov. 24, according to Radio Television Hong Kong. [Extracted from the article]

A group of anonymous protesters that has occasionally spoken for the leaderless movement expressed "deepest condolences" for the death of a 70-year-old government worker Thursday, but blamed the incident on "police brutality" and government intransigence. Meanwhile, another protester group at the Chinese University of Hong Kong offered to remove barricades from the Tolo Highway in exchange for a government pledge to follow through with plans for District Council elections on Nov. 24, according to Radio Television Hong Kong. [Extracted from the article]

(Bloomberg) -- Hong Kong protesters began gathering and blocking roads in the Central financial district and other parts of the city on Friday, the fifth straight day of rallies that have paralyzed Asia's premier financial hub this week. Meanwhile, another protester group at the Chinese University of Hong Kong offered to remove barricades from the Tolo Highway in exchange for a government pledge to follow through with plans for District Council elections on Nov. 24, according to Radio Television Hong Kong. [Extracted from the article]

The city's No. 2 official, Cheung, said it has supplemented its police force with about 100 officers from the Hong Kong Correctional Services Department to serve as "special police" on a voluntary basis. Hong Kong protesters used bows to fire arrows at police officers early Thursday, prompting a volley of tear gas in reply, according to a police statement. Police received information around noon Wednesday that the 70-year-old man allegedly hit by a brick in Sheung Shui, in Hong Kong's New Territories, according to a police statement. [Extracted from the article]

(Bloomberg) -- China's state-owned Global Times newspaper deleted a tweet in which it had reported that Hong Kong's government was expected to announce a curfew this weekend. Hong Kong protesters used bows to fire arrows at police officers early Thursday, prompting a volley of tear gas in reply, according to a police statement. [Extracted from the article]

(Bloomberg) -- Hong Kong's government is expected to announce a curfew this weekend, according to China's state-owned Global Times newspaper, which tweeted the news citing unnamed sources. Hong Kong protesters used bows to fire arrows at police officers early Thursday, prompting a volley of tear gas in reply, according to a police statement. [Extracted from the article]

The city's No. 2 official, Cheung, said it has supplemented its police force with about 100 officers from the Hong Kong Correctional Services Department to serve as "special police" on a voluntary basis. Hong Kong protesters used bows to fire arrows at police officers early Thursday, prompting a volley of tear gas in reply, according to a police statement. Police received information around noon Wednesday that the 70-year-old man allegedly hit by a brick in Sheung Shui, in Hong Kong's New Territories, according to a police statement. [Extracted from the article]

(Bloomberg) -- Hong Kong is bracing for a fourth straight day of unprecedented chaos as the city's subway operator suspended service, protesters continued blocking roads and the government met to weigh its options. Hong Kong protesters used bows to fire arrows at police officers early Thursday, prompting a volley of tear gas in reply, according to a police statement. [Extracted from the article]

(Bloomberg) -- Hong Kong is bracing for a fourth straight day of unprecedented chaos as the city's subway operator suspended service, protesters continued blocking roads and the government met to weigh its options. Hong Kong protesters used bows to fire arrows at police officers early Thursday, prompting a volley of tear gas in reply, according to a police statement. Police received information around noon Wednesday that the 70-year-old man allegedly hit by a brick in Sheung Shui, in Hong Kong's New Territories, according to a police statement. [Extracted from the article]

(Bloomberg) -- Hong Kong is bracing for a fourth straight day of unprecedented chaos as the city's subway operator suspended service, protesters continued blocking roads and the government met to weigh its options. Hong Kong protesters used bows to fire arrows at police officers early Thursday, prompting a volley of tear gas in reply, according to a police statement. [Extracted from the article]

(Bloomberg) -- Hong Kong is bracing for a fourth straight day of unprecedented chaos as the city's subway operator suspended service, protesters continued blocking roads and the government met to weigh its options. Police received information around noon Wednesday that the 70-year-old man allegedly hit by a brick in Sheung Shui, in Hong Kong's New Territories, according to a police statement. [Extracted from the article]

Minister Warns of "Unthinkable" Consequences: Hong Kong Update (Bloomberg) -- Hong Kong's security chief John Lee cautioned that "unthinkable" consequences may come if violence continued, as crowds gathered in the city's financial center for a third-straight afternoon of protest. To contact the reporters on this story: Natalie Lung in Hong Kong at flung6@bloomberg.net;Iain Marlow in Hong Kong at imarlow1@bloomberg.net;Fion Li in Hong Kong at fli59@bloomberg.net. [Extracted from the article]

Minister Warns of "Unthinkable" Consequences: Hong Kong Update (Bloomberg) -- Hong Kong's security chief John Lee cautioned that "unthinkable" consequences may come if violence continued, as the city's financial center braced for a third-straight afternoon of protest. To contact the reporters on this story: Natalie Lung in Hong Kong at flung6@bloomberg.net;Iain Marlow in Hong Kong at imarlow1@bloomberg.net;Fion Li in Hong Kong at fli59@bloomberg.net. [Extracted from the article]

(Bloomberg) -- Hong Kong faced a third-straight day of transit disruptions and calls for another demonstration in the central financial district, after a night of pitched battles across the city between protesters and police. U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell vowed to work on legislation supporting pro-democracy protesters in Hong Kong, as some senators say they're growing restless with the chamber's failure to act. [Extracted from the article]

(Bloomberg) -- Hong Kong faced a third-straight day of transit disruptions, after a night of pitched battles across the city between protesters and police. U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell vowed to work on legislation supporting pro-democracy protesters in Hong Kong, as some senators say they're growing restless with the chamber's failure to act. To contact the reporters on this story: Dominic Lau in Hong Kong at dlau92@bloomberg.net;Natalie Lung in Hong Kong at flung6@bloomberg.net;Iain Marlow in Hong Kong at imarlow1@bloomberg.net. [Extracted from the article]

(Bloomberg) -- Hong Kong faced a third-straight day of transit disruptions, after a night of pitched battles across the city between protesters and police. U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell vowed to work on legislation supporting pro-democracy protesters in Hong Kong, as some senators say they're growing restless with the chamber's failure to act. Protesters called for disruptions to MTR train services starting at 6:15 a.m. on Wednesday, as the city's busy rush hour kicks off, with people planning to board trains until at least 10:30 a.m. [Extracted from the article]

(Bloomberg) -- Hong Kong braced for a third-straight day of transit disruptions, after a night of pitched battles across the city between protesters and police. U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell vowed to work on legislation supporting pro-democracy protesters in Hong Kong, as some senators say they're growing restless with the chamber's failure to act. The calls came as clashes again escalated on the Chinese University of Hong Kong campus, with police firing tear gas and protesters and students throwing petrol bombs. [Extracted from the article]

(Bloomberg) -- Hong Kong protesters called for disruption to the city's busy commuter trains Wednesday, as clashes continued late into Tuesday evening. Tear gas was fired again in the heart of Hong Kong's business and financial district as riot police confronted protesters who gathered in Central for a second day. [Extracted from the article]

(Bloomberg) -- Hong Kong protesters called for disruptions to the city's busy commuter trains Wednesday after police fired tear gas in the financial district Tuesday afternoon for a second straight day after demonstrators blocked roads and clashed with police. Hong Kong police fired tear gas in the city's financial district shortly before 4 p.m. for the second day in a row, sending protesters and bystanders running for cover. [Extracted from the article]

(Bloomberg) -- Hong Kong police fired tear gas in the city's financial district on Tuesday afternoon for the second straight day after demonstrators blocked roads, disrupted the morning commute and clashed with police. Hong Kong police fired tear gas in the city's financial district shortly before 4 p.m. for the second day in a row, sending protesters and bystanders running for cover. To contact the reporters on this story: Dominic Lau in Hong Kong at dlau92@bloomberg.net;Natalie Lung in Hong Kong at flung6@bloomberg.net;Iain Marlow in Hong Kong at imarlow1@bloomberg.net. [Extracted from the article]

(Bloomberg) -- Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam said she hoped the city would hold district elections this month even as protesters disrupted the morning commute Tuesday for a second straight day, blocking subway lines and clashing with police. In a regular weekly briefing on Tuesday morning, Lam called the disruption of traffic a selfish act and praised residents who volunteered to clear roadblocks set up by protesters. [Extracted from the article]

(Bloomberg) -- Hong Kong protesters disrupted the morning commute on Tuesday for a second straight day, blocking subway lines and clashing with police in some areas. In a regular weekly briefing on Tuesday morning, Lam called the disruption of traffic a selfish act and praised residents who volunteered to clear roadblocks set up by protesters. [Extracted from the article]

(Bloomberg) -- Hong Kong protesters disrupted the morning commute on Tuesday for a second straight day, blocking subway lines and clashing with police in some areas. The U.S. is watching the Hong Kong situation with "grave concern" and called on both the government and protesters to participate in dialogue, State Department spokeswoman Morgan Ortagus said in a statement. [Extracted from the article]

(Bloomberg) -- Hong Kong today saw one of its most violent days since protests began in June, with clashes involving police and protesters leaving downtown paralyzed, transportation networks hobbled and two men clinging to life. "We're afraid that the escalation is really on both sides, but more so on the police side", said Fernando Cheung, a pro-democracy lawmaker who has mediated between police and protesters during the city's unrest. [Extracted from the article]

(Bloomberg) -- Hong Kong saw one of its most violent days since protests began in June, with clashes involving police and protesters leaving downtown paralyzed, transportation networks hobbled and two men clinging to life. "We're afraid that the escalation is really on both sides, but more so on the police side", said Fernando Cheung, a pro-democracy lawmaker who has mediated between police and protesters during the city's unrest. [Extracted from the article]

(Bloomberg) -- Hong Kong saw one of its most violent days since protests began in June, with clashes involving police and protesters leaving downtown paralyzed, transportation networks hobbled and two men clinging to life. "We're afraid that the escalation is really on both sides, but more so on the police side", said Fernando Cheung, a pro-democracy lawmaker who has mediated between police and protesters during the city's unrest. [Extracted from the article]

(Bloomberg) -- Hong Kong police fired tear gas in city's Central area after the shooting of a protester inflamed tensions amid citywide efforts to disrupt business and transportation in the Asian financial center. The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong Baptist University and the Education University of Hong Kong also stopped classes today, according to local media reports. [Extracted from the article]

(Bloomberg) -- Hong Kong police fired tear gas to disperse lunch time protests in Central after the shooting of a protester inflamed tensions amid citywide efforts to disrupt business and transportation in the Asian financial center. The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong Baptist University and the Education University of Hong Kong also stopped classes today, according to local media reports. Hong Kong police confirmed two protesters were shot and injured by an officer at 7:24 a.m. outside the Sai Wan Ho MTR station on the eastern side of Hong Kong Island, a spokesman said. [Extracted from the article]

(Bloomberg) -- A Hong Kong police officer fired a warning shot on Friday in a clash with demonstrators as activists vandalized shops and petrol-bombed a police station in response to the death of a student during a protest this week. "Considering it's the first death that's happened at a police-people confrontation scene, it will certainly add fuel to the already strong fire of anger -- particularly when people generally have absolutely no trust in the system, and the police", said Alvin Yeung, a pro-democracy lawmaker. [Extracted from the article]

(Bloomberg) -- A Hong Kong police officer fired a warning shot on Friday in a clash with demonstrators as activists vandalized shops and petrol-bombed a police station in response to the death of a student during a protest this week. Hong Kong police officials again denied their officers had chased and pushed Chow, emphasizing during a Friday afternoon press conference that he had been seen walking around the car park alone in CCTV footage. [Extracted from the article]