Hardecore protesters face off with police in Hong Kong's Mongkok district Some hardcore Hong Kong protesters face off with police in the district of Mongkok, where multiple clashes have taken place in recent weeks, blocking roads and shining laser pens at riot police. Hong Kong democracy activists kicked off a weekend of fresh rallies on Saturday in a major test for the movement following criticism over an airport protest earlier this week -- and as concerns mount over Beijing's next move. IMAGES