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Stand with Hong Kong & opposition

Trafalgar Square, London. Sat 17 Aug 2019



 Young Chinese students came to protest against those supporting the Hong Kong protests

Chinese students studying in the UK are mostly here supported by the Chinese government - or by very

 wealthy Chinese families.

 So it wasn't surprising that they came out to support their country against the protests in Hong Kong

 

 

 

 Many of those supporting the Hong Kong protests were people of Chinese origin who live in the UK, but they

 were joined by other UK citizens. Yellow is the colour of the Hong Kong 'Umbrella Movement' freedom protesters,

  and there were yellow banners & placards, yellow umbrellas, yellow roses and yellow hats worn by protesters

 The banners asked for support from the UK government - but the UK will be careful not to damage trade prospects

 Numbered posters had headings of the protesters five demands: '5 Genuine Universal Suffranve

 '4 Independent Inquiry into Police Behaviour'

 

 

 

 

 Many had hand-made posters

 '2 Withdraw the use of the word 'RIOT'', 3'Release the Arrested Protesters'

 'how to get away with Murder; Become HK Police'

 The most persistent of the young Chinese holds up signs reading 'TRAITOR' in front of the marchers

 '1 Withdraw the Extradition Bill'

 'Is this the Price of Freedom?' Many of the marchers wore black gags

 

 'You can have a different opinion on politics but you can bury your conscience'

 'Hong Kong is the New Berlin'

 

 There were a few with Socialist Worker placards

 And a Tibetan flag

 

 

 The marchers stopped on the road opposite Downing St and listened to some speeches

 

 Police kept the opposition on the other side of the road where they tried to drown out the speakers

 

 'Kneel Down And Lick your Master's Ass'   'Will Not Make Any Change!'

 'Save Hong Kong'

 

Chinese protesters continue to oppose the march

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