Thousands of students formed human chains for a silent protest outside schools across Hong Kong Monday to show solidarity after another violent weekend of clashes during pro-democracy demonstrations in the semiautonomous Chinese territory, AP reports.
The big picture: The rally took place after the Hong Kong government warned the U.S. to stay out of its affairs, and it condemned protesters following clashes with police during the weekend's protests, per AP. Thousands of Hong Kongers marched peacefully to the U.S. Consulate Sunday, calling on President Trump to "liberate" the former British colony. Clashes later erupted, with police firing tear gas at protesters, Reuters notes.
The rally in the Mid-Levels area. Photo: Anthony Wallace/AFP/Getty Images
High school students cover their left eyes, representing a woman who protesters say was injured when a bean-bag round was fired by police at an earlier protest. Photo: Philip Fong/AFP/Getty Images
The Mid-Levels area protest. Photo: Anthony Wallace/AFP/Getty Images
Many students displayed signs to convey their message. Photo: Anthony Wallace/AFP/Getty Images
The Mid-Levels area protest. Photo: Anthony Wallace/AFP/Getty Images
The Mid-Levels area protest. Photo: Anthony Wallace/AFP/Getty Images
High school students during a rally in the Sha Tin district of Hong Kong. Photo: Philip Fong/AFP/Getty Images
