Beijing Warns Hong Kong Protesters of Dire Consequences

Chinese-state newspaper The People's Daily released a scathing editorial on Wednesday, saying the end result for democracy protesters in Hong Kong would be "disastrous." The editorial, which called on the protests to cease immediately, was printed on National Day, a holiday meant to celebrate the People's Republic of China. But in Hong Kong, when the national flag was raised that day, protesters turned their back with their arms crossed in silent protest. The massive demonstrations in the centra...