Unrest In Hong Kong -- News Updates October 2, 2014

Hong Kong Protests: China Strongly Backs lLader CY Leung -- BBC

China's state media have strongly backed Hong Kong Chief Executive CY Leung, praising his performance while condemning protests as "chaos".

The support in Communist Party paper People's Daily comes as student activists threaten to occupy government buildings if Mr Leung does not resign.

Police and government have again called on protesters to disperse.

The protesters are angry at China's plan to vet candidates for polls in 2017, saying they want full democracy.

On Wednesday China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi also warned against "illegal" protests and foreign interference.

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Unrest In Hong Kong -- News Updates October 2, 2014

Hong Kong tensions grow as protests continue -- AP
Police tell Hong Kong protesters to disperse -- CNN
Tensions Rise in Hong Kong as Police Warns Protesters Ahead of Deadline -- Mashable
Globe in Hong Kong: Police mobilize as students call for reinforcements -- Globe and Mail
Tensions soar in Hong Kong as police bring in rubber bullets -- AFP
Deadline set by Hong Kong protesters to Chinese authorities expires -- ITAR-TASS

Hong Kong protesters given a stern warning -- CBS
Hong Kong warns democracy protesters of firm response -- Reuters
Hong Kong police warn protesters not to charge buildings -- AP
Hong Kong Cops Warn Pro-Democracy Protesters of 'Serious Consequences' -- NBC
Hong Kong Police Vow to Stop Protesters From Escalating -- WSJ
Hong Kong police warn protesters -- Independent.ie
Hong Kong police urge protests to stop, warn against occupying government buildings -- Reuters

China warns Hong Kong protesters of ‘unimaginable’ consequences -- Washington Post
Beijing warns of chaos in Hong Kong, backs leader -- AFP
'Unimaginable consequences' if Hong Kong protests continue: China -- Hindustan Times
China warns Hong Kong protesters of 'chaos', backs chief executive -- FOX News
Hong Kong: China hardens stance as protests continue -- The Guardian
Hong Kong protests continue amid Beijing 'chaos' warning -- USA Today

Hong Kong protesters set midnight ultimatum -- Al Jazeera
Hong Kong protest leaders threaten to occupy government buildings -- The Guardian
Hong Kong protestors consider escalation -- The Australian

Hong Kong Protesters Face Tough Choice as China Draws a Hard Line -- New York Times
Hong Kong protesters and police are spoiling for a showdown tonight -- Quartz
Hong Kong Protests Trigger New Worries for China's Economy -- Bloomberg Businessweek