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Hong Kong police https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hongkong-protests/hong-kong-police-fire-pepper-pellets-to-disperse-protests-over-security-bill-idUSKBN233053 fired pepper pellets during clashes with protesters on May 27, and made more than 200 arrests, local reports said. https://news.rthk.hk/rthk/ch/component/k2/1528656-20200527.htm The protests have been sparked by https://hongkongfp.com/2020/05/27/breaking-hong-kong-police-fire-pepperballs-and-round-up-protesters-chanting-pro-democracy-slogans/ a national security law proposed by China, which many feel threatens democratic freedoms enjoyed by Hong Kongers. Legislation that would make https://hongkongfp.com/2020/05/27/explainer-how-a-new-law-may-see-hongkongers-jailed-for-3-years-for-parodying-the-national-anthem/ criticism of the national anthem a criminal offence, currently before the Hong Kong legislature, has added to anti-Beijing sentiment. This footage, from Central, shows police firing pepper pellets at protesters. https://news.rthk.hk/rthk/en/component/k2/1528666-20200527.htm Local reports said about 240 people had been arrested during Wednesday's protests. (Footage By Studio Incendo/Storyful via Getty Images)