The US government says it's closely watching the pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong, and supports the aspirations of the territory's people.
Both the White House and State Department have spoken out on the issue, after protestors in Hong Kong defied tear gas and baton charges from police.
Lorna Shaddick has more from Washington DC.
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