Pro Democracy Supporters Attempt To Bring Hong Kong To A Stand Still With Mass Rally(01 of44)
Open Image ModalHONG KONG - SEPTEMBER 29: Demonstrators disperse as tear gas is fired by police during a protest on September 29, 2014 in Hong Kong. Thousands of people kicked off Occupy Central by taking over Connaught Road, one of the major highway in Hong Kong, in protest against Beijing\'s conservative framework for political reform. (Photo by Anthony Kwan/Getty Images) (credit:Anthony Kwan via Getty Images)
Pro Democracy Supporters Attempt To Bring Hong Kong To A Stand Still With Mass Rally(02 of44)
Open Image ModalHONG KONG - SEPTEMBER 29: Demonstrators disperse as tear gas is fired by police during a protest on September 29, 2014 in Hong Kong. Thousands of people kicked off Occupy Central by taking over Connaught Road, one of the major highway in Hong Kong, in protest against Beijing\'s conservative framework for political reform. (Photo by Anthony Kwan/Getty Images) (credit:Anthony Kwan via Getty Images)
HONGKONG-CHINA-POLITICS-DEMOCRACY(03 of44)
Open Image ModalA demonstrator gestures opposite policemen during a pro-democracy protest in Hong Kong on September 28, 2014. Police fired tear gas as tens of thousands of pro-democracy demonstrators brought parts of central Hong Kong to a standstill in a dramatic escalation of protests that have gripped the semi-autonomous Chinese city for days. AFP PHOTO / XAUME OLLEROS (Photo credit should read XAUME OLLEROS/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:XAUME OLLEROS via Getty Images)
HONGKONG-CHINA-POLITICS-DEMOCRACY(04 of44)
Open Image ModalSecurity forces wearing gas masks take position opposite demonstrators taking part in a pro-democracy protest in Hong Kong on September 28, 2014. Police fired tear gas as tens of thousands of pro-democracy demonstrators brought parts of central Hong Kong to a standstill in a dramatic escalation of protests that have gripped the semi-autonomous Chinese city for days. AFP PHOTO / XAUME OLLEROS (Photo credit should read XAUME OLLEROS/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:XAUME OLLEROS via Getty Images)
HONGKONG-CHINA-POLITICS-DEMOCRACY(05 of44)
Open Image ModalProtesters protect themselves from tear gas fired by police during riots that followed a pro-democracy protest in Hong Kong on September 28, 2014. Police fired tear gas as tens of thousands of pro-democracy demonstrators brought parts of central Hong Kong to a standstill in a dramatic escalation of protests that have gripped the semi-autonomous Chinese city for days. AFP PHOTO / XAUME OLLEROS (Photo credit should read XAUME OLLEROS/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:XAUME OLLEROS via Getty Images)
HONGKONG-CHINA-POLITICS-DEMOCRACY(06 of44)
Open Image ModalRiot policemen take position opposite demonstrators during a pro-democracy protest in Hong Kong on September 28, 2014. Police fired tear gas as tens of thousands of pro-democracy demonstrators brought parts of central Hong Kong to a standstill in a dramatic escalation of protests that have gripped the semi-autonomous Chinese city for days. AFP PHOTO / XAUME OLLEROS (Photo credit should read XAUME OLLEROS/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:XAUME OLLEROS via Getty Images)
HONGKONG-CHINA-POLITICS-DEMOCRACY(07 of44)
Open Image ModalProtesters protect themselves from tear gas fired by police during riots that followed a pro-democracy protest in Hong Kong on September 28, 2014. Police fired tear gas as tens of thousands of pro-democracy demonstrators brought parts of central Hong Kong to a standstill in a dramatic escalation of protests that have gripped the semi-autonomous Chinese city for days. AFP PHOTO / XAUME OLLEROS (Photo credit should read XAUME OLLEROS/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:XAUME OLLEROS via Getty Images)
Occupy Hong Kong Protest Kicks Off Early After Police Clashes(08 of44)
Open Image ModalA demonstrator covers his mouth and nose as tear gas is fired by police during a protest near central government offices in Hong Kong, China, on Sunday, Sept. 28, 2014. Thousands of Hong Kong pro-democracy demonstrators defied tear gas and pepper spray to occupy the city center, as police undertook the biggest crackdown since the city returned to Chinese rule. Photographer: Lam Yik Fei/Bloomberg via Getty Images\n (credit:Bloomberg via Getty Images)
Occupy Hong Kong Protest Kicks Off Early After Police Clashes(09 of44)
Open Image ModalRiot police stand on guard during a protest near central government offices in Hong Kong, China, on Sunday, Sept. 28, 2014. Thousands of Hong Kong pro-democracy demonstrators defied tear gas and pepper spray to occupy the city center, as police undertook the biggest crackdown since the city returned to Chinese rule. Photographer: Lam Yik Fei/Bloomberg via Getty Images\n (credit:Bloomberg via Getty Images)
Occupy Hong Kong Protest Kicks Off Early After Police Clashes(10 of44)
Open Image ModalRiot police hold up shields in front of demonstrators during a protest near central government offices in Hong Kong, China, on Sunday, Sept. 28, 2014. Thousands of Hong Kong pro-democracy demonstrators defied tear gas and pepper spray to occupy the city center, as police undertook the biggest crackdown since the city returned to Chinese rule. Photographer: Lam Yik Fei/Bloomberg via Getty Images\n (credit:Bloomberg via Getty Images)
HONGKONG-CHINA-POLITICS-DEMOCRACY(11 of44)
Open Image ModalDemonstrators carry boxes of food and water during a pro-democracy protest in Hong Kong on September 28, 2014. Police fired tear gas as tens of thousands of pro-democracy demonstrators brought parts of central Hong Kong to a standstill in a dramatic escalation of protests that have gripped the semi-autonomous Chinese city for days. AFP PHOTO / XAUME OLLEROS (Photo credit should read XAUME OLLEROS/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:XAUME OLLEROS via Getty Images)
HONGKONG-CHINA-POLITICS-DEMOCRACY(12 of44)
Open Image ModalProtesters take cover from tear gas fired by police during riots that followed a pro-democracy protest in Hong Kong on September 28, 2014. Police fired tear gas as tens of thousands of pro-democracy demonstrators brought parts of central Hong Kong to a standstill in a dramatic escalation of protests that have gripped the semi-autonomous Chinese city for days. AFP PHOTO / XAUME OLLEROS (Photo credit should read XAUME OLLEROS/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:XAUME OLLEROS via Getty Images)
HONGKONG-CHINA-POLITICS-DEMOCRACY(13 of44)
Open Image ModalA pro-democracy protester puts his hands up during a demonstration in Hong Kong on September 28, 2014. Police fired tear gas as tens of thousands of pro-democracy demonstrators brought parts of central Hong Kong to a standstill on September 28, in a dramatic escalation of protests that have gripped the semi-autonomous Chinese city for days. It marked a dramatic escalation of protests in the city, which rarely sees such violence, after a tense week of largely contained student-led demonstrations exploded into mass angry street protests. AFP PHOTO / XAUME OLLEROS (Photo credit should read XAUME OLLEROS/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:XAUME OLLEROS via Getty Images)
HONGKONG-CHINA-POLITICS-DEMOCRACY(14 of44)
Open Image ModalPro-democracy run away during a demonstration in Hong Kong on September 28, 2014. Police fired tear gas as tens of thousands of pro-democracy demonstrators brought parts of central Hong Kong to a standstill on September 28, in a dramatic escalation of protests that have gripped the semi-autonomous Chinese city for days. It marked a dramatic escalation of protests in the city, which rarely sees such violence, after a tense week of largely contained student-led demonstrations exploded into mass angry street protests. AFP PHOTO / XAUME OLLEROS (Photo credit should read XAUME OLLEROS/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:XAUME OLLEROS via Getty Images)
HONGKONG-CHINA-POLITICS-DEMOCRACY(15 of44)
Open Image ModalPolice officers stand in a cloud of tear gas during a demonstration in Hong Kong on September 28, 2014. Police fired tear gas as tens of thousands of pro-democracy demonstrators brought parts of central Hong Kong to a standstill on September 28, in a dramatic escalation of protests that have gripped the semi-autonomous Chinese city for days. It marked a dramatic escalation of protests in the city, which rarely sees such violence, after a tense week of largely contained student-led demonstrations exploded into mass angry street protests. AFP PHOTO / XAUME OLLEROS (Photo credit should read XAUME OLLEROS/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:XAUME OLLEROS via Getty Images)
HONGKONG-CHINA-POLITICS-DEMOCRACY(16 of44)
Open Image ModalPolice officers confront pro-democracy protesters during a demonstration in Hong Kong on September 28, 2014. Police fired tear gas as tens of thousands of pro-democracy demonstrators brought parts of central Hong Kong to a standstill on September 28, in a dramatic escalation of protests that have gripped the semi-autonomous Chinese city for days. It marked a dramatic escalation of protests in the city, which rarely sees such violence, after a tense week of largely contained student-led demonstrations exploded into mass angry street protests. AFP PHOTO / XAUME OLLEROS (Photo credit should read XAUME OLLEROS/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:XAUME OLLEROS via Getty Images)
HONGKONG-CHINA-POLITICS-DEMOCRACY(17 of44)
Open Image ModalPro-democracy protesters demonstrate in Hong Kong on September 28, 2014. Police fired tear gas as tens of thousands of pro-democracy demonstrators brought parts of central Hong Kong to a standstill on September 28, in a dramatic escalation of protests that have gripped the semi-autonomous Chinese city for days. It marked a dramatic escalation of protests in the city, which rarely sees such violence, after a tense week of largely contained student-led demonstrations exploded into mass angry street protests. AFP PHOTO / XAUME OLLEROS (Photo credit should read XAUME OLLEROS/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:XAUME OLLEROS via Getty Images)
HONGKONG-CHINA-POLITICS-DEMOCRACY(18 of44)
Open Image ModalPro-democracy protesters demonstrate in Hong Kong on September 28, 2014. Police fired tear gas as tens of thousands of pro-democracy demonstrators brought parts of central Hong Kong to a standstill on September 28, in a dramatic escalation of protests that have gripped the semi-autonomous Chinese city for days. It marked a dramatic escalation of protests in the city, which rarely sees such violence, after a tense week of largely contained student-led demonstrations exploded into mass angry street protests. AFP PHOTO / XAUME OLLEROS (Photo credit should read XAUME OLLEROS/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:XAUME OLLEROS via Getty Images)
HONGKONG-CHINA-POLITICS-DEMOCRACY(19 of44)
Open Image ModalA pro-democracy protester protects himself from tear gas in Hong Kong during a demonstration on September 28, 2014. Police fired tear gas as tens of thousands of pro-democracy demonstrators brought parts of central Hong Kong to a standstill on September 28, in a dramatic escalation of protests that have gripped the semi-autonomous Chinese city for days. It marked a dramatic escalation of protests in the city, which rarely sees such violence, after a tense week of largely contained student-led demonstrations exploded into mass angry street protests. AFP PHOTO / XAUME OLLEROS (Photo credit should read XAUME OLLEROS/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:XAUME OLLEROS via Getty Images)
Occupy Hong Kong Protest Kicks Off Early After Police Clashes(20 of44)
Open Image ModalPolice fire tear gas at demonstrators during a protest near central government offices in Hong Kong, China, on Sunday, Sept. 28, 2014. Thousands of Hong Kong pro-democracy demonstrators defied tear gas and pepper spray to occupy the city center, as police undertook the biggest crackdown since the city returned to Chinese rule. Photographer: Lam Yik Fei/Bloomberg via Getty Images\n (credit:Bloomberg via Getty Images)
Occupy Hong Kong Protest Kicks Off Early After Police Clashes(21 of44)
Open Image ModalA demonstrator covers his nose and mouth as he walks through tear gas fired by police during a protest near central government offices in Hong Kong, China, on Sunday, Sept. 28, 2014. Thousands of Hong Kong pro-democracy demonstrators defied tear gas and pepper spray to occupy the city center, as police undertook the biggest crackdown since the city returned to Chinese rule. Photographer: Lam Yik Fei/Bloomberg via Getty Images\n (credit:Bloomberg via Getty Images)
HONG KONG-CHINA-POLITICS-DEMOCRACY(22 of44)
Open Image ModalPro-democracy protesters rally on a major road in the heart of Hong Kong near the government headquarters on September 28, 2014. Police repeatedly fired tear gas after tens of thousands of pro-democracy demonstrators brought parts of central Hong Kong to a standstill on September 28, a dramatic escalation of protests that have gripped the city for days. AFP PHOTO / ALEX OGLE (Photo credit should read Alex Ogle/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:ALEX OGLE via Getty Images)
Pro Democracy Supporters Attempt To Bring Hong Kong To A Stand Still With Mass Rally(23 of44)
Open Image ModalHONG KONG - SEPTEMBER 28: Demonstrators disperse as tear gas is fired by police during a protest on September 28, 2014 in Hong Kong. Thousands of people kicked off Occupy Central by taking over Connaught Road, one of the major highway in Hong Kong, in protest against Beijing\'s conservative framework for political reform. (Photo by Anthony Kwan/Getty Images) (credit:Anthony Kwan via Getty Images)
HONG KONG-CHINA-POLITICS-DEMOCRACY(24 of44)
Open Image ModalPro-democracy demonstrators rally near the Hong Kong government headquarters on September 28, 2014. Police fired tear gas as tens of thousands of pro-democracy demonstrators brought parts of central Hong Kong to a standstill on September 28, in a dramatic escalation of protests that have gripped the semi-autonomous Chinese city for days. AFP PHOTO / XAUME OLLEROS (Photo credit should read XAUME OLLEROS/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:XAUME OLLEROS via Getty Images)
HONG KONG-CHINA-POLITICS-DEMOCRACY(25 of44)
Open Image ModalA passenger bus is left abandoned as pro-democracy activists demonstrate near the Hong Kong government headquarters on September 28, 2014. Police fired tear gas as tens of thousands of pro-democracy demonstrators brought parts of central Hong Kong to a standstill on September 28, in a dramatic escalation of protests that have gripped the semi-autonomous Chinese city for days. AFP PHOTO / AARON TAM (Photo credit should read aaron tam/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:AARON TAM via Getty Images)
HONG KONG-CHINA-POLITICS-DEMOCRACY(26 of44)
Open Image ModalPro-democracy demonstrators rally near the Hong Kong government headquarters on September 28, 2014. Police fired tear gas as tens of thousands of pro-democracy demonstrators brought parts of central Hong Kong to a standstill on September 28, in a dramatic escalation of protests that have gripped the semi-autonomous Chinese city for days. AFP PHOTO / AARON TAM (Photo credit should read aaron tam/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:AARON TAM via Getty Images)
HONG KONG-CHINA-POLITICS-DEMOCRACY(27 of44)
Open Image ModalPro-democracy protesters rally near the government headquarters in Hong Kong on September 28, 2014. Police fired tear gas as tens of thousands of pro-democracy demonstrators brought parts of central Hong Kong to a standstill Sunday, in a dramatic escalation of protests that have gripped the semi-autonomous Chinese city for days. AFP PHOTO / ALEX OGLE (Photo credit should read Alex Ogle/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:ALEX OGLE via Getty Images)
HONG KONG-CHINA-POLITICS-DEMOCRACY(28 of44)
Open Image ModalPolice officers walk up an escalator shortly after thousands of demonstrators storm onto a highway after breaking through police cordons during ongoing pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong on September 28, 2014. Police fired tear gas as tens of thousands of pro-democracy demonstrators brought parts of central Hong Kong to a standstill on September 28, in a dramatic escalation of protests that have gripped the semi-autonomous Chinese city for days. AFP PHOTO / JEROME TAYLOR (Photo credit should read JEROME TAYLOR/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:JEROME TAYLOR via Getty Images)
HONG KONG-CHINA-POLITICS-DEMOCRACY(29 of44)
Open Image ModalA pro-democracy protester shouts slogans at police near the government headquarters in Hong Kong on September 28, 2014. Police fired tear gas as tens of thousands of pro-democracy demonstrators brought parts of central Hong Kong to a standstill on September 28, in a dramatic escalation of protests that have gripped the semi-autonomous Chinese city for days. AFP PHOTO / ALEX OGLE (Photo credit should read Alex Ogle/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:ALEX OGLE via Getty Images)
HONG KONG-CHINA-POLITICS-DEMOCRACY(30 of44)
Open Image ModalPro-democracy protesters gather at a rally near the government headquarters in Hong Kong on September 28, 2014. Police fired tear gas as tens of thousands of pro-democracy demonstrators brought parts of central Hong Kong to a standstill on September 28, in a dramatic escalation of protests that have gripped the semi-autonomous Chinese city for days. AFP PHOTO / ALEX OGLE (Photo credit should read Alex Ogle/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:ALEX OGLE via Getty Images)
HONG KONG-CHINA-POLITICS-DEMOCRACY(31 of44)
Open Image ModalPro-democracy protesters rally near the government headquarters in Hong Kong on September 28, 2014. Police fired tear gas as tens of thousands of pro-democracy demonstrators brought parts of central Hong Kong to a standstill on September 28, in a dramatic escalation of protests that have gripped the semi-autonomous Chinese city for days. AFP PHOTO / ALEX OGLE (Photo credit should read Alex Ogle/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:ALEX OGLE via Getty Images)
Occupy Hong Kong Protest Kicks Off Early After Police Clashes(32 of44)
Open Image ModalPolice fire tear gas at demonstrators during a protest near central government offices in Hong Kong, China, on Sunday, Sept. 28, 2014. Pro-democracy protesters kick-started their campaign to occupy central Hong Kong after police clashed with students, demanding that China withdraws proposals to control the citys elections. Photographer: Lam Yik Fei/Bloomberg via Getty Images (credit:Bloomberg via Getty Images)
HONG KONG-CHINA-POLITICS-DEMOCRACY(33 of44)
Open Image ModalPro-democracy protesters rally near the government headquarters in Hong Kong on September 28, 2014. Police fired tear gas as tens of thousands of pro-democracy demonstrators brought parts of central Hong Kong to a standstill on September 28, in a dramatic escalation of protests that have gripped the semi-autonomous Chinese city for days. AFP PHOTO / ALEX OGLE (Photo credit should read Alex Ogle/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:ALEX OGLE via Getty Images)
Pro Democracy Supporters Attempt To Bring Hong Kong To A Stand Still With Mass Rally(34 of44)
Open Image ModalHONG KONG - SEPTEMBER 28: Riot police clash with protesters on September 28, 2014 in Hong Kong. Thousands of people kicked off Occupy Central by taking over Connaught Road, one of the major highway in Hong Kong, in protest against Beijing\'s conservative framework for political reform. (Photo by Anthony Kwan/Getty Images) (credit:Anthony Kwan via Getty Images)
Occupy Hong Kong Protest Kicks Off Early After Police Clashes(35 of44)
Open Image ModalA police officer is carried on a stretcher during a protest in Hong Kong, China, on Sunday, Sept. 28, 2014. Pro-democracy protesters kick-started their campaign to occupy central Hong Kong after police clashed with students, demanding that China withdraws proposals to control the citys elections. Photographer: Lam Yik Fei/Bloomberg via Getty Images (credit:Bloomberg via Getty Images)
Occupy Hong Kong Protest Kicks Off Early After Police Clashes(36 of44)
Open Image ModalDemonstrators walk along a highway during a protest in Hong Kong, China, on Sunday, Sept. 28, 2014. Pro-democracy protesters kick-started their campaign to occupy central Hong Kong after police clashed with students, demanding that China withdraws proposals to control the citys elections. Photographer: Lam Yik Fei/Bloomberg via Getty Images\n (credit:Bloomberg via Getty Images)
Occupy Hong Kong Protest Kicks Off Early After Police Clashes(37 of44)
Open Image ModalDemonstrators walk along a highway during a protest in Hong Kong, China, on Sunday, Sept. 28, 2014. Pro-democracy protesters kick-started their campaign to occupy central Hong Kong after police clashed with students, demanding that China withdraws proposals to control the citys elections. Photographer: Lam Yik Fei/Bloomberg via Getty Images\n (credit:Bloomberg via Getty Images)
Occupy Hong Kong Protest Kicks Off Early After Police Clashes(38 of44)
Open Image ModalPolice stand in front of demonstrators near the central government offices during a protest in Hong Kong, China, on Sunday, Sept. 28, 2014. Pro-democracy protesters kick-started their campaign to occupy central Hong Kong after police clashed with students, demanding that China withdraws proposals to control the citys elections. Photographer: Lam Yik Fei/Bloomberg via Getty Images\n\n (credit:Bloomberg via Getty Images)
Occupy Hong Kong Protest Kicks Off Early After Police Clashes(39 of44)
Open Image ModalDemonstrators sleep on the street outside government offices during a protest in Hong Kong, China, in the early morning hours of Sunday, Sept. 28, 2014. Pro-democracy protesters kick-started their campaign to occupy central Hong Kong after police clashed with students, demanding that China withdraws proposals to control the citys elections. Photographer: Lam Yik Fei/Bloomberg via Getty Images (credit:Bloomberg via Getty Images)
Occupy Hong Kong Protest Kicks Off Early After Police Clashes(40 of44)
Open Image ModalDemonstrators sleep and sit on the street outside government offices during a protest in Hong Kong, China, in the early morning hours of Sunday, Sept. 28, 2014. Pro-democracy protesters kick-started their campaign to occupy central Hong Kong after police clashed with students, demanding that China withdraws proposals to control the citys elections. Photographer: Lam Yik Fei/Bloomberg via Getty Images (credit:Bloomberg via Getty Images)
HONG KONG-CHINA-POLITICS-DEMOCRACY(41 of44)
Open Image ModalPro-democracy activist and Occupy Central co-founder Benny Tai (2nd L) attends a rally with student protesters (L) near the government headquarters in Hong Kong on September 28, 2014. Activists massed outside Hong Kong\'s government headquarters on September 28, vowing to keep up an increasingly tense civil disobedience campaign unless Beijing grants more political freedoms. AFP PHOTO / ALEX OGLE (Photo credit should read Alex Ogle/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:ALEX OGLE via Getty Images)
HONG KONG-CHINA-POLITICS-DEMOCRACY(42 of44)
Open Image ModalPro-democracy activist Martin Lee (2nd R), wearing goggles and a mask to protect against pepper spray, talks to the media at a demonstration near the government headquarters in Hong Kong on September 28, 2014. Activists massed outside Hong Kong\'s government headquarters on September 28, vowing to keep up an increasingly tense civil disobedience campaign unless Beijing grants more political freedoms. AFP PHOTO / ALEX OGLE (Photo credit should read Alex Ogle/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:ALEX OGLE via Getty Images)
HONG KONG-CHINA-POLITICS-DEMOCRACY(43 of44)
Open Image ModalPro-democracy activist and former legislator Martin Lee, wearing goggles and a mask to protect against pepper spray, talks to the media at a demonstration near the government headquarters in Hong Kong on September 28, 2014. Activists massed outside Hong Kong\'s government headquarters on September 28, vowing to keep up an increasingly tense civil disobedience campaign unless Beijing grants more political freedoms. AFP PHOTO / ALEX OGLE (Photo credit should read Alex Ogle/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:ALEX OGLE via Getty Images)
HONG KONG-CHINA-POLITICS-DEMOCRACY(44 of44)
Open Image ModalA pro-democracy protester wearing goggles and plastic wrap to protect against pepper spray attends a rally near the government headquarters in Hong Kong on September 28, 2014. Activists massed outside Hong Kong\'s government headquarters on September 28, vowing to keep up an increasingly tense civil disobedience campaign unless Beijing grants more political freedoms. AFP PHOTO / ALEX OGLE (Photo credit should read Alex Ogle/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:ALEX OGLE via Getty Images)