Feb 13th 2016
February 8th began as a day of celebration in Hong Kong: it was the start of the Chinese new year (this one influenced by the “fire-monkey”, according to Chinese astrology). It ended in the worst outbreak of rioting since the 1960s. The violence flared amid rumours that officials were trying to clear away unlicensed hawkers selling local delicacies, including fishballs. Reports that some rioters shouted “establish Hong Kong as a country!” suggest that it was about more than fried food. Ninety police were among more than 120 people injured. More than 60 alleged participants were arrested, including a leader of an anti-China group called Hong Kong Indigenous. Members of it had used social media to rally support.
http://www.economist.com/news/china/21692930-street-violence-and-politics
