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Police Sweep Hong Kong Campus for Weapons

Associated Press

   HONG KONG - Police teams Thursday began clearing a Hong Kong university
   that was a flashpoint for clashes with anti-government demonstrators,
   as the government slammed a U.S. move to sign into law bills supporting
   human rights in the Chinese territory.

   The move into the Polytechnic University came after its administration
   said they believed no one else remained inside after a two-day search
   ended Wednesday. Faculty teams found only a young woman in weak
   condition and a stockpile of dangerous items including gasoline bombs
   and corrosive liquid.

   Hours before the police operation, a masked protester came out from
   hiding and told reporters there were fewer than 20 others holed up
   inside.

   "The remaining protesters never trust the police. It explains why for
   the past few days when the university management searches for us, we
   keep hiding," said the protester, who identified himself as Ah Bong.

   He warned they'll "definitely protest" if police enter the campus.

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