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After a violent night, Hong Kong braces for more protests on Sunday

On Saturday, thousands of anti-government protesters gathered in Kowloon, where police used tear gas to try to disperse crowds and re-open blocked roads

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People gather at a public park ahead of a planned demonstration in Hong Kong, Saturday, Aug. 3, 2019 | Photo: AP/PTI

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Hong Kong mopped up after a night of violent clashes between protesters and police, with at least 20 people arrested and two more demonstrations planned for Sunday as unrest takes hold in the city.

On Saturday, thousands of anti-government protesters gathered in Kowloon, where police used tear gas to try to disperse crowds and re-open blocked roads. Police stations came under attack as demonstrators hurled projectiles at them.

China’s official Xinhua News Agency said in a commentary on Sunday that the central government would not sit back and let the situation continue.

The protest movement that began as weekend marches has shifted form