Hong Kong defies China anniversary with ‘Day of Grief’ rallies and clashes 0 SHARES Share it! Share TweetBy Agence France-PresseStrife-torn Hong Kong on Tuesday marked the 70th anniversary of Communist China’s founding with defiant “Day of Grief” protests and fresh clashes with police as pro-democracy activists ignored a ban on marches and took to the streets. Among those watching the parade was Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam, who has historically low approval ratings at home as public anger boils over Beijing’s increased control of the semi-autonomous city. In a vivid illustration of the political insecurity now coursing through Hong Kong, city officials watched a morning harbourside flag-raising ceremony from the safety of the nearby convention center. Since the 1997 handover, officials had always attended the ceremony outside, even during torrential downpours.

Source: Manila Bulletin October 01, 2019 08:26 UTC