Hundreds of pro-Hong Kong democracy and pro-China protesters faced off in downtown Auckland. Goose-stepping soldiers featured in a showdown between hundreds of pro-Hong Kong democracy and China-supporting protesters in central Auckland. There was an uproar as two men dressed in the uniforms of Chinese soldiers arrived, goose-stepping between the two groups with a Chinese flag. READ MORE:* Posters depicting Hong Kong protests removed by Massey University within 12 hours* Heated Hong Kong protest at Auckland University* Chinese consulate praises students in scuffle at Auckland UniversityIt's unclear if the men were real soldiers. In August, a dispute between pro-Hong Kong democracy and Beijing-supporting students turned physical on the Auckland University campus, and the Chinese consulate then praised the pro-Beijing students involved in the scuffle.

Source: Stuff November 02, 2019 06:22 UTC