China said on Wednesday Hong Kong's protest movement had reached "near terrorism" and more street clashes followed ugly scenes the previous day when
protesters set upon men they suspected of being government sympathizers.
The
United States said it was "deeply concerned" at news of Chinese paramilitary
police movement near the border, urged Hong Kong's government to respect freedom of speech, and issued a travel advisory urging caution when visiting the city.
By nightfall, police and protesters were again facing off on the streets, with riot officers
shooting tear gas almost immediately as their response to demonstrators toughens.