Australia raised concerns over Hong Kong protests

Hong Kong police fired tear gas and rubber bullets at protesters who had massed outside government headquarters on Wednesday. Source: AAP

Hong Kong riot police and protesters are bracing for possible further clashes across the city's financial district after a day of violence over proposed extradition amendments that would allow people to be sent to mainland China for trial. Foreign Minister Marise Payne has urged protesters and Hong Kong authorities to avoid further violence amid concerns over new extradition laws that have sparked a civilian uprising.

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