protests often result in violent clashes with police in the former British colony. (Reuters pic)HONG KONG: Thousands of Hong Kong protesters rallied at the harbour side on Friday, chanting slogans accusing the police of brutality and setting the stage for a weekend of demonstrations leading up to the 70th anniversary of the People’s Republic of China.
The downtown rally was one of a series of protests that have united activists denouncing Chinese rule, calling for democracy and even for independence from Beijing, often resulting in violent clashes with police in the former British colony.
Activists have targeted police over more than three …read more
Source:: Free Malaysia Today
