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Hundreds of protesters in Hong Kong showed their support for Catalonian separatists on Thursday, waving Catalan flags and banners urging "a fight for freedom together."
Thursday's rally was held in a downtown garden according to Reuters, one of the few to have obtained a permit from authorities in recent weeks. While organizers said that 3,000 people showed up, the police put the figure at 550.
After Hong Kong was handed over by Britain to Chinese rule, they were allowed to retain several freedoms not enjoyed on the mainland under a "one country, two systems" formula - which includes the right to protest as well as a non-communist judicial system.
More at: https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/hong-kong-protesters-show-support-catalan-separatists
Thursday's rally was held in a downtown garden according to Reuters, one of the few to have obtained a permit from authorities in recent weeks. While organizers said that 3,000 people showed up, the police put the figure at 550.
After Hong Kong was handed over by Britain to Chinese rule, they were allowed to retain several freedoms not enjoyed on the mainland under a "one country, two systems" formula - which includes the right to protest as well as a non-communist judicial system.
"The context (of Catalonia and Hong Kong) is different," said Barcelona tourist Richard Bosom, telling Reuters "Both are different stories, but in general terms... it is about an oppressive and tyrannical state against a group of people that are trying to do something different and they are not listened to.."
More at: https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/hong-kong-protesters-show-support-catalan-separatists
