Another week, another round of renewed violence. As Hong Kong entered its 16th weekend of protests, there was no let-up in the clashes between protesters and the police. On Saturday, violence was averted after a controversial lawmaker dialled down his campaign to clean up Lennon Walls - surfaces pasted with pro-protester messages. On Sunday, apart from trashing MTR stations - now their standard repertoire of actions - hardcore demonstrators vandalised businesses deemed to be against them. Worryingly, protesters have begun embracing 'si liu' - Cantonese for settling matters on their own - or essentially resorting to fist fights against their enemies. Meanwhile, as Hong Kong chief executive Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor begins her formal dialogue outreach this week to study the underlying issues behind the crisis, we launch a new series to explore the role of housing in causing deep disaffection in society. Read this and other stories here and follow us at scmp.com.
Zuraidah Ibrahim
Deputy Executive Editor
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