Thousands of Hong Kong students have begun a week-long boycott of classes to protest Beijing's decision to rule out fully democratic elections in the former British colony.
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Student protest sign that reads,“Student strike is the beginning, require Hong Kong Professional Teachers' Union to support teacher's strike,” Hong Kong, Sept. 22, 2014. (Hai Yan / VOA)
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The students on strike have wide support from college administrators and faculty who have offered leniency to students who skip classes to attend the strike, Hong Kong, Sept. 22, 2014. (Hai Yan / VOA)