HONG KONG — Here are comments from some protesters at a pro-democracy rally on Sunday that is expected to gauge broad support for anti-government demonstrations that have roiled the Chinese-ruled city for six months. The protesters gave only their first names to avoid potential repercussions. LAWRENCE, 23, UNIVERSITY STUDENT"The protest has lasted for half a year. TANG, 15, HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT"At first I thought I was not strong enough to come out, but then I started to think that everyone, no matter how small needs to come," he said, wearing a black face covering. "I'm angry about police abuse against the protesters, sexual abuse and shooting tear gas for no reason."

Source: International New York Times December 08, 2019 08:53 UTC