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Hong Kong Makes History With First Pro-Independence Rally
The first pro-independence rally in Hong Kong history took place Friday in the shadow of the city’s main government complex, with at least a thousand people braving the subtropical humidity for the small but politically momentous, and peaceful, gathering. The event, called by the fledgling Hong Kong National Party, was spurred by the banning of six pro-independence activists from standing as candidates in September elections to the city’s legislature. Amid a heavy but discreet police presence, the crowd heard 25-year-old Chan Ho-tin, the National Party’s defiant...
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“Peaceful demonstrations aren’t useful in Hong Kong anymore,” Y.T. Chan, a student, told TIME.
Very dangerous statement to make....and Hong Kong people absolutely reject violence as a means to an end.
There were only around 1000 people present... :(
1,000 brave people who are willing to risk their lives for what they believe in. It's gotta start somewhere.
What do you think they are starting?
I'm assuming they want independence from Communist China. It looks they are attempting to start a movement in that direction.
Who do you think is starting this?
The story says it's the Hong Kong National Party, a group that wants independence from Communist China.