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Hong Kong erupted into protest this weekend, following a summer of unrest in the semi-autonomous Chinese city. Hundreds of thousands of protestors gathered during the day, blocking the city up all night in the government and financial districts. The protestors object to Beijing's stance on the city's  ability to elect its chief executive in 2017 . Beijing is choosing all the candidates, and voters won't be allowed to choose any others. So far, there's been  significant financial fallout  and  at least one major bank has suspended some of its work  in the city.  Yesterday the tear gas and pepper spray failed to deter the massive demonstrations. Here are some of the most captivating photos. Hundreds of thousands of protestors have gathered in Hong Kong's main business and government districts for weeks, protesting against a Beijing decision not to allow full democratic elections in 2017. The movement is usually referred to as Occupy Central. Reuters/Bobby