Escalating violence in Hong Kong takes heavy toll on social order

A violent radical attacks the police with a slingshot in Sheung Wan, south China's Hong Kong, July 28, 2019. Two months on, the escalating violence in Hong Kong has taken a heavy toll on the social order. Violent radicals committed acts of vandalism, blocked main traffic lanes, harassed urban commuters and set fires at will. Many have called for a brake to be put on the blatant violence and for order to be restored. (Xinhua)