HONG KONG -- Amid massive protests that have lasted for weeks, the Chinese military has indicated that Beijing has the power to deploy troops in Hong Kong to maintain order if the city government requests help.
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People's Liberation Army soldiers take part in a demonstration at Stonecutters Island naval base in Hong Kong on June 30. © Reuters
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