Hong Kong’s leader has warned that continued protests have pushed the territory to “a very dangerous situation.” Carrie Lam’s comments came after repeated clashes in recent days between police and pro-democracy demonstrators. In some cases, police fired tear gas and rubber bullets. Protesters called for a general strike Monday. Many blocked major roads near government buildings, including the city’s parliament. Other protesters crowded around police stations. The strike delayed train and bus services across the territory and led to the cancellation of more than 150 flights. Earlier, Lam spoke to reporters for the first time in two weeks. She warned that the continuing demonstrations were threatening Hong Kong’s security and severely harming the territory’s economy.
Title: Hong Kong Leader Warns Protests Present ‘Dangerous Situation’
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data-start-time='23563' data-end-time='30979'>In some cases, police fired tear gas and rubber bullets.</span> <span data-start-time='30979' data-end-time='35917'>Protesters called for a general strike Monday.</span> <span data-start-time='35917' data-end-time='43833'>Many blocked major roads near government buildings, including the city’s parliament.</span> <span data-start-time='43833' data-end-time='48854'>Other protesters crowded around police stations.</span> <span data-start-time='48854' data-end-time='61542'>The strike delayed train and bus services across the territory and led to the cancellation of more than 150 flights.</span> <span data-start-time='61542' data-end-time='68771'>Earlier, Lam spoke to reporters for the first time in two weeks.</span> <span data-start-time='68771' data-end-time='80646'>She warned that the continuing demonstrations were threatening Hong Kong’s security and severely harming the territory’s economy.</span> </p></div><div 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