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Hong Kong Stands on the Brink of Change

Oct 7, 2014 | 20:25 GMT

Hong Kong Stands on the Brink of Change
A makeshift barricade blocks a road into the pro-democracy protest site on Oct. 7 in Hong Kong.

(Chris McGrath/Getty Images)

Summary

A violent end to the protests in Hong Kong has been avoided, with crowds of pro-democracy demonstrators dwindling from peak turnout over the past two days. A few protests persist, but in the short term, most of the disputes will move to the negotiating table. Coupled with irreconcilable differences with Beijing, the protests could eventually bring Hong Kong, a city-state best known for order, stability and a welcoming business culture, to a turning point.

The protests and irreconcilable differences with Beijing could introduce a degree of instability into the city-state's business environment....

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