Hong Kongers defy police ban and gather for ‘anti-triad’ rally 0 SHARES Share it! Share TweetBy Agence France-PresseCrowds of Hong Kong protesters defied a police ban on Saturday and began gathering in a town close to the Chinese border to rally against suspected triad gangs who beat up pro-democracy demonstrators there last weekend. Pokemon and shopping spreesIn a rare move, police banned Saturday’s rally saying they feared reprisal attacks against villagers from protesters. Some suggested holding a “shopping spree” in Yuen Long, others for a mass gathering of Pokemon Go, a popular mobile phone game. But it was clear those present were determined to defy the ban.

Source: Manila Bulletin July 26, 2019 23:15 UTC