The Significance of Hong Kong's Fish Ball Riots

On Feb. 9, riots erupted in Hong Kong after city health authorities and police attempted to remove illegal street food hawkers (many of whom were selling fish balls) from the commercial district of Mong Kok. When the dust settled, 90 police officers were injured and more than 50 demonstrators had been arrested. And, though the protests were directed at local authorities, there is reason to believe that the demonstrations reflect larger issues between Hong Kong and mainland China itself. ...