Arrests in Hong Kong Raise Fears of More Protests

Damage to the Legislative Council following a break-in by protesters is seen during a media tour in Hong Kong on July 3, 2019. Chinese characters read "No Extradition to China." Johnson Lai/AP

HONG KONG—A Hong Kong pro-democracy lawmaker expressed fears on July 4 that the situation could worsen after police announced the arrests of more than a dozen people following protests earlier this week.

Legislative Council member Claudia Mo called on people to understand the frustration and anger of the mostly youthful protesters, even if they have technically broken the law.