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Tens of thousands of people in Hong Kong seek peaceful protests from the US

2019-10-15T01:35:29.866Z


[Reuters, Hong Kong 14]-Protest rally is only allowed after the introduction of the “No Masking Act” on November 14 in Hong Kong, where political turmoil continues, prohibiting demonstrators from covering their faces with masks Tens of thousands of young people


[Reuters, Hong Kong 14]-Protest rally is only allowed after the introduction of the “No Masking Act” on November 14 in Hong Kong, where political turmoil continues, prohibiting demonstrators from covering their faces with masks Tens of thousands of people, mainly young people, called for help from the United States.

In a peaceful rally held near the central government building in the Admiralty district, the participants slogged "Fight for freedom and fight for Hong Kong".

The masking prohibition law was introduced on the 5th, but in the demonstration on the 14th, many participants rebounded and protested wearing masks.

He called on the US Congress to pass the "Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Bill" to secure democracy in Hong Kong.

There were also posters stating “Make Hong Kong great again” and participants waving stars and stripes.

On the other hand, the demonstration held on the 13th was in a confused state as participants and police collided at shopping centers and streets.

According to police officials, a handmade blasting device used in a “terrorist attack” was used near a police car, exploded remotely, and a policeman was also slashed.

Officials pointed out that "violence against the police has reached a life-threatening level" on the 14th. “They are not protesters, they are mob and criminal. Whatever the reason, such violence is never justified,” accused demonstrators.

According to the China Central Television of China state-run television (CCTV), China's Xi Jinping Jintao 13 days, in a meeting with leaders that have been made in the visit to Nepal, the intention to contain the movement to try to divide the China resolutely Expressed.

Source: asahi

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