Hong Kong police fire tear gas on protesters ahead of China anniversary

Hong Kong police fired tear gas, water cannon and blue-dyed liquid on protesters taking part in a massive, unsanctioned march against totalitarianism during a violent weekend of clashes with authorities, Bloomberg reports.

Why it matters: The protest marks the 17th week of Hong Kong's political crisis, which began over an extradition bill that has since been withdrawn by Hong Kong's chief executive Carrie Lam. The protests have "ruptured" trust between Hong Kong residents and the city's institutions, with much of the anger directed at Lam, per the Post.

Details: During...