Hong Kong defies China anniversary with ‘Day of Grief’ rallies

by Jerome TAYLOR / Yan ZHAO Strife-torn Hong Kong marked the 70th anniversary of communist China’s founding with defiant “Day of Grief” protests on Tuesday as pro-democracy activists ignored a police ban and took to the streets in multiple neighbourhoods. The international finance hub is on edge as protesters vow to overshadow Beijing’s festivities, stepping … Continue reading Hong Kong defies China anniversary with ‘Day of Grief’ rallies