Hong Kong Faces More Unrest

The video discusses the escalating situation in Hong Kong, where Carrie Lam and her officials are considering emergency powers to address ongoing protests. The Emergency Regulations Ordinance, a colonial-era law, has been partially enacted, including a ban on face masks. Recent protests have seen significant violence, with students using makeshift weapons against police. There have been casualties, including a death and several injuries. The government has various powers at its disposal, including censorship and curfews, and there is a potential for direct intervention from Beijing under Article 18 of the Basic Law.

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