Protesters clash with police in Hong Kong (34 images)

Protests in Hong Kong continued into an 18th week on Tuesday, as mainland China celebrated its National Day. A high school student protester was shot by police. The weekend before, more than 100 demonstrators were arrested. Some demonstrators threw bricks and petrol bombs and set fires in the streets while police fired tear gas and pepper spray at the crowds.

A protester played the "Star-Spangled Banner" on the saxophone during a standoff with police. Photo by Thomas Maresca/UPI

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A fire set by protesters burns on a Hong Kong street during a violent day of clashes. Protesters also vandalized specific targets, such as subway stations and outlets of Chinese state-owned businesses such as the Bank of China. Photo by Thomas Maresca/UPI

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Police charge down the street during clashes with protesters. Photo by Thomas Maresca/UPI

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A police officer yells at a citizen during an anti-government rally in Hong Kong on October 1, 2019. Photo by Thomas Maresca/UPI

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