Thousands march for democracy in Hong Kong

Thousands of Hong Kong people marched today in an impassioned plea for full democracy mixed with anger at the territory’s unpopular leader.

Thu, 01 Jul, 2004 - 10:05

Thousands of Hong Kong people marched today in an impassioned plea for full democracy mixed with anger at the territory’s unpopular leader.

Tempers have flared since Beijing ruled in April that ordinary citizens cannot elect the successor to Chief Executive Tung Chee-hwa in 2007 or all lawmakers in 2008.

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