US president’s intervention comes as Beijing sharpens its threat to use force against pro-democracy protesters
US president Donald Trump has said he is “concerned” about the risk of a violent Chinese crackdown in Hong Kong, as protesters prepare for another weekend of rallies and demonstrations.
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