Hong Kong's unrest spread more widely throughout the financial hub Monday as riot police clashed with pro-democracy protesters at multiple locations and the city's leader warned of a "very dangerous situation".
Police fired tear gas in at least 11 areas across the city, battling to disperse crowds of demonstrators in the most widespread unrest seen during the 2 months of increasingly violent protests. In a rare public appearance since the crisis began, chief executive Carrie Lam warned protesters she would not cave to their demands.
"I dare say they are trying to destroy Hong Kong," said Lam, who was appointed by a pro-Beijing committee.During Monday's widespread unrest, activists descended on subway stations at morning rush hour, deliberately keeping open doors to stop trains departing and paralyzing large parts of a network that millions of people use daily.
In the evening, a group of men armed with long sticks, clashed with protesters in North Point, a neighborhood where many Chinese migrants live and is known for its strong Beijing ties. They chased and beat protesters, who threw traffic cones and barricades in return.
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