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Passengers and protesters argue after a protest disrupted a subway line in Hong Kong.

Passengers and protesters argue after a protest disrupted a subway line in Hong Kong. Source: AAP

Angry after officials from the Chinese government praised police for their handling of the unrest, protesters took their discontent underground.

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Angry after officials from the Chinese government praised police for their handling of the unrest, protesters took their discontent underground.

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