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Amid unrest, China builds up forces on Hong Kong border

With buildup of forces on border, China displays waning tolerance for Hong Kong protests

08/15/2019

PBS News Hour

Amid unrest, China builds up forces on Hong Kong border

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With buildup of forces on border, China displays waning tolerance for Hong Kong protests

Chinese military exercises Thursday near the border with Hong Kong reiterated the country’s waning patience with months of pro-democracy demonstrations, some turning violent. Beijing officials have referred to the protests as “terrorism,” and even some Hong Kong residents have grown weary of them -- but more are planned for the upcoming weekend. Special correspondent Bruce Harrison reports.

08/15/2019

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