China editor Carrie Gracie asks workers in Hong Kong's financial industry if they believe the protests will harm the economy Tens of thousands of pro-democracy protesters are blocking Hong Kong's streets, shutting down its business hub and ignoring appeals to leave. The demonstrations have spread to other areas including a shopping district and a residential area. Riot police withdrew on Monday af
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