Chinese Military Rotates Troops Into Hong Kong Garrison

In the early hours of Thursday, Chinese state media reported the rotation of People's Liberation Army troops to the Hong Kong Garrison, describing it as routine. This troop movement follows the Hong Kong police's denial of a protest rally permit and concerns over potential military deployment to address ongoing unrest. Protests, initially sparked by a suspended extradition bill, have grown into a broader movement for democratic reforms. Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam has not ruled out using emergency powers to manage the protests.

What has the nature of the protests evolved into since the initial trigger?

What did Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam say about the possibility of using emergency powers?