Hong Kong at a Crossroad: Back to business-as-usual?
More violent clashes hit Hong Kong on Monday. The unrest descended into citywide mayhem, with skirmishes at police stations. China summoned the U.S. consulate in Hong Kong on Thursday, demanding clarifications over its contact with Hong Kong secessionist forces. This week, China's central government offices in charge of Hong Kong affairs discussed the recent unrest in a meeting in Shenzhen. Meanwhile, Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam reached out to market traders who were affected by Monday's protests. She pledged to chart a new course for Hong Kong. From the outside looking in, how do foreigners perceive the Hong Kong unrest?
