An early show of force caught protesters off guard. In earlier demonstrations, authorities often would use tear gas and water cannons after rallies turned violent or after protesters erected barricades.
HONG KONG—Police fired water cannons and tear gas early in the day in an effort to break up a pro-democracy demonstration that brought tens of thousands of people into the streets, showing recent government efforts had failed to soothe months of unrest in the city.
The early show of force caught protesters off guard. In earlier demonstrations, authorities often would use tear gas and water cannons after rallies turned violent or after protesters erected barricades.
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