- Protestors continued blocking many central roads and highways in Hong Kong, as pro-democracy demonstrations extended into a fifth day.
- Leaders have now issued a warning that the standoff would escalate in coming days if their demands aren’t met.
- The number of protestors have swelled into the tens of thousands, calling for Chief Executive Leung Chun-ying to resign and for the government in Beijing to drop plans to control the 2017 leadership election.
- The Hang Seng Index dipped again today, closing down 1.3%.
- ETFs: EWH, EWHS, FCHI, FHK