Hong Kong protesters gear up for a mass event to coincide with the 70th anniversary of the founding of Communist China, with thousands gathering at the scene of pro-democracy protests five years ago Saturday evening
HONG KONG—Tens of thousands gathered at the scene of pro-democracy protests five years ago Saturday evening, as part of a series of protests ahead of a mass event on Tuesday to coincide with the 70th anniversary of the founding of Communist China.
Saturday’s rally also marked the fifth anniversary of the beginning of a mass street occupation called the Umbrella Movement. That 79-day demonstration, which politically awakened many young people driving this summer’s protests, saw thousands of young people camp out on highways...
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