Fierce clashes broke out between protesters and riot police in Hong Kong as thousands marched through the strife-torn city, during a day of global protests aimed at casting a shadow over communist China's upcoming 70th birthday. | SBS News

293K views · 3.7K reactions | Hong Kong police have fired a gunshot and deployed water cannon during protests for the first time since demonstrations broke out in June. https://bbc.in/32456zH | BBC News | Facebook

378K views · 5.1K reactions | Police have fired rubber bullets and tear gas in Hong Kong at demonstrators, amid anger at a new bill that will allow extradition to mainland China. https://bbc.in/2RbC0tQ | BBC News | Facebook

37K views · 1.5K reactions | PANOORIN: Ayun sa Centre for Health Protection ang mga Distrito ng Sham Shui Po, Kwai Tsing at Sha Tin ang nakitaan ng mataas ng kaso ng Covid-19 sa Hong Kong. Samantala, itinaas sa HK$10,000 ang penalty para sa mga lalabag sa social distancing measures. | HONG KONG NEWS | Facebook

652K views · 1.9K reactions | This is Russian soup. It’s a Chinese take on borscht, served in diners all over Hong Kong. And how it ended up there is a story of politics, migration, and cultural adaptation. We let a couple of Eastern Europeans try out the dish, and tell you how it all came to be. Don’t miss our stories, what’s buzzing around the web, and bonus material. Get GT in your inbox! Sign up at gt4.life/newsletter | Goldthread | Facebook

6.8K views · 147 reactions | Video: Lawmaker Lau Siu-lai takes her oath in slow motion at the Hong Kong legislature. On the second attempt, Lau took ten minutes to deliver the oath. | Hong Kong Free Press HKFP | Facebook