Black is the colour, Hong Kong July 1 marchers are told
Organisers have democratic message for the world on 20th anniversary of city’s return to China
The organiser of the annual pro-democracy march on July 1 wants everyone to wear black.
Au Nok-hin, convenor for organiser the Civil Human Rights Front, said marchers would tell the world they wanted a real Hong Kong under the “one country, two systems” policy with a high degree of autonomy.
He said on Saturday the slogan of the march, on the day marking the anniversary of the city’s return to Chinese sovereignty, would be: “One country, two systems, a lie of 20 years; Democratic self-government, retake Hong Kong.”
“We hope everyone can join us on July 1 and be united to gather to express our voice to urge for a democratic, high autonomous government immediately,” he said.
It is widely understood President Xi Jinping will be in the city that day for the celebrations.
Jimmy Sham Tsz-kit, another spokesman for the front, said he feared there may be clashes in Victoria Park with members of a pro-Beijing group, which had booked the six football pitches normally used at the start of the march.