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Late last month thousands of protesters flooded the streets of Hong Kong, barricading major thoroughfares and demanding a more democratic government. Authorities are fighting back with pepper spray, but the protesters may be winning tactical victories. This hour we'll talk about the roots of tensions between Hong Kong and mainland China, and why the protests matter.
Guest
- Simon Denyer, China bureau chief for the Washington Post
- Jeremy Wallace, assistant professor of political science at Ohio State University
- Dalena Wright, fellow at Ash Center for Democratic Governance and Innovation, Harvard University