The Guardian view on Hong Kong: policing the crisis | Editorial
(The Guardian China)

Brutal treatment of protesters and a government that will not listen have inflamed a dangerous situationHong Kong is unrecognisable. In less than six months a global financial centre known for its efficiency and pragmatism has become consumed by rage and violence. On Tuesday, as police stormed a university campus to arrest students, and their teargas and rubber bullets were met by petrol bombs, parts of the campus looked more like a conflict zone than a seat of learning.The initial trigger for all this was the now-withdrawn extradition bill. But the government´s response, and in particular police brutality, has fired the protests. The latest escalation was sparked by the death of a student who fell from a building following police clashes with protesters last week. Most responded passionately but peacefully - with an estimated 100,000 gathering this weekend for a vigil. Others have ramped up their stance. Continue reading...