HONG KONG— An almighty thunderstorm lashed the streets of the city. Earlier in the day, skyrocketing pollution levels had triggered a health warning from authorities. And yet on Tuesday night in Hong Kong, people took to the streets in the tens of thousands to continue a days-long protest, calling for more democracy.
Protesters cheerfully gathered in the middle of otherwise busy highways, which have been barricaded and effectively turned into pedestrian zones. Thousands more were shuffling patiently along the streets and elevated walkways, cheering and chanting intermittently, taking photos or lighting up their mobile phones to signal support. Read more...
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