Hong Kong sees wave of arrests, charges as officials crackdown on protesters

After 13 weeks of protests in Hong Kong, tensions between demonstrators and Beijing are as high as ever. The arrests of prominent, pro-democracy activists will likely be a flashpoint as people prepare for another tense weekend in the city.

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