Hong Kong protests: Chinese army releases anti-riot video seen as warning (BBC)

China’s army in Hong Kong has released a three-minute video showing troops carrying out “anti-riot” exercises, in what is being seen as a thinly-veiled warning to pro-democracy protesters.

The video, posted to social media, begins with a soldier shouting: “All consequences are at your own risk.”

Tensions are high in Hong Kong after weeks of anti-government protests.

On Wednesday, more than 40 activists appeared in court charged with rioting, after Sunday’s protest turned violent. Read more

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