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  • HK pro-democracy rally attracts 20,000

    07/13/2003 2:24:53 PM PDT · by Sparta · 37 replies · 260+ views
    Financial Times (UK) ^ | 7/13/03 | Angela Mackay
    Hong Kong's pro-democracy movement scored another victory on Sunday when more than 20,000 protesters braved searing temperatures to rally in the territory's third mass demonstration in less than two weeks. About 10,000 people had been expected to attend Sunday's rally in the central business district but the higher turnout appears to reflect widespread dissatisfaction with the performance of Tung Chee-hwa, Hong Kong's leader, over the stagnant economy, Sars and other local issues. Organised by the Democratic Development Network, the rally was originally scheduled for April, but the onset of Sars (severe acute respiratory syndrome) meant the date was postponed. The...
  • Hong Kong Anti-ChiCom March is 350,000 Strong - Hong Kong's Last Stand - Anti 23

    07/01/2003 9:02:59 AM PDT · by tallhappy · 31 replies · 482+ views
    Reuters;CNS ^ | 7-1-03 | Carrie Lee and Rico Ngai;
    Thousands of protesters jam the roads as they march through Causeway Bay shopping district to demonstrate against a tough anti-subversion law in Hong Kong, July 1, 2003, the day marking the sixth anniversary of the territory's handover to Chinese rule. Brandishing banners, umbrellas and fans, tens of thousands of demonstrators on Tuesday denounced the Hong Kong government's planned anti-subversion law and demanded the right to elect their own leaders. REUTERS/Kin Cheung Reuter's Article: Hong Kong Gripped by Massive Anti-Govt. Street Protest Tue July 1, 2003 11:01 AM ET By Carrie Lee and Rico Ngai HONG KONG (Reuters) - Hundreds of...