Thousands join HK democracy march
Thousands chanted slogans and marched through Hong Kong’s streets in a pro-democracy protest Saturday, while a pro-Beijing parade also drew a big crowd to mark the ninth anniversary of the former British colony’s return to Chinese rule. Police said 28,000 people joined the pro-democracy event, while the organizers estimated that 58,000 attended. The protesters shouted, “Full democracy now!” and carried banners saying “Equality, justice, fight for democracy” as they strolled toward government headquarters. Full Story