Hong Kong's violent turn tests Beijing's patience

Police fired warning shot and deployed water cannons for the first time

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Protesters face police during a clash in Tsuen Wan, Hong Kong, on Sunday. © Reuters

NIKKI SUN, Nikkei staff writer

HONG KONG -- A violent turn in anti-government protests in Hong Kong is testing the Chinese government's patience as Beijing steps up its propaganda campaign against protesters in the territory.

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