Hong Kong police fire tear gas at protesters, thousands call on US to help

Hong Kong returned to China under a 'one country, two systems' formula that guarantees freedoms not enjoyed on the mainland, but many Hong Kong residents fear Beijing is eroding that autonomy.

A PROTESTER holds up a sign during a rally appealing to the US Consulate General in Hong Kong on Sunday.

A PROTESTER holds up a sign during a rally appealing to the US Consulate General in Hong Kong on Sunday.

(photo credit: KAI PFAFFENBACH/REUTERS)

BySUMEET CHATTERJEE, JOE BROCK

SEPTEMBER 8, 2019 22:58