Hong Kong police used pepper spray to try to disperse anti-government protesters who threw rocks and blocked a key road next to a huge pro-democracy rally. More here:
HONG KONG - Hong Kong police used pepper spray on Saturday to try to disperse anti-government protesters who threw rocks and blocked a key road next to a huge pro-democracy rally, near the local headquarters of China’s People’s Liberation Army .
Thousands, young and old, had gathered peacefully at a harborside park to mark the fifth anniversary of the “Umbrella” pro-democracy movement which gridlocked streets for 79 days in 2014. A band was playing Beatles music as the violence erupted. The Hong Kong building of the Chinese state-owned investment company CITIC, next to the Legislative Council, ran a huge purple LED-lit banner down its front commemorating National Day.
Protesters had spent the afternoon rebuilding “Lennon Walls” of anti-government graffiti, some of which were torn down by pro-Beijing activists last weekend. Protesters appealed to Britain two weeks ago to rein in China and ensure it respects the city’s freedoms. They plan to do so again on Tuesday.Britain says it has a legal responsibility to ensure China abides by the 1984 Sino-British Joint Declaration. At the same time, it wants closer trade and investment cooperation with China after it leaves the European Union at the end of October.
México Últimas Noticias, México Titulares
Similar News:También puedes leer noticias similares a ésta que hemos recopilado de otras fuentes de noticias.
Hong Kong protesters rebuild 'Lennon Walls' ahead of China National DayHong Kong protesters were rebuilding Lennon Walls of anti-government graffiti on...
Leer más »
Hong Kong protesters trap leader for hours in stadium after 'open dialogue'Hong Kong protesters chanting anti-government slogans trapped city leader Carrie...
Leer más »
Protests split Hong Kong entertainment world; many keep silentThe anti-government protests that have roiled Hong Kong for four months have als...
Leer más »
Prominent Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong to run for officeProminent Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong announced plans Saturday to contest local elections and warned that any attempt to disqualify him will only spur more support for monthslong pro-democracy protests.
Leer más »
Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong to run for local officeA prominent Hong Kong activist who shot to fame as a youth leader during the 2014 Umbrella Movement has announced he'll run for local office. The 22-year-old says any attempt to disqualify him will only add momentum to monthslong pro-democracy protests.
Leer más »