Thousands take to streets in Hong Kong to oppose China's controversial law

Updated: May 24, 2020, 07:42 PM(IST)

Hong Kong saw protests against the China's proposed new national security legislation. In this protest, police had to fire tear gas and a water cannon at protesters, to take control of the situation.

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Protests against China

Thousands took to the streets in Hong Kong to March against China’s proposed tough national security legislation for the city.

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Tear gas fired

Hong Kong police fired tear gas and water cannon at protesters in a popular shopping district on Sunday.

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One country, two systems

Critics say it goes against the “one country, two systems” framework that promises the city freedoms not found in mainland China.

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Dress code: black

Crowds of demonstrators dressed in black gathered Sunday afternoon in Hong Kong’s Causeway Bay district to protest the proposed legislation.

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"Stand with Hong Kong"

Protesters chanted slogans including “Stand with Hong Kong,” “Liberate Hong Kong” and “Revolution of our times.”

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Pro-democracy protest

The protest was a continuation of a month long pro-democracy movement in Hong Kong that began last year and has at times descended into violence between police and protesters.

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Blue flags raised by police

Police raised blue flags, warning protesters to disperse, before firing multiple rounds of tear gas. They later fired a water cannon at the protesters.

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