From Catalan separatists to Hong Kong activists, the campaign that helped Baltic states win independence still inspires activists the world over. Photo: AFP
‘They want freedom the same way we wanted it’: Cheers and support in Lithuania as Hong Kong embraces the ‘Baltic Way’
- Over 100 supporters joined hands in Lithuania – the way they did 30 years ago – to show solidarity.
- Local lawmaker says Hongkongers ‘at the frontline of fighting for freedom and democracy’
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From Catalan separatists to Hong Kong activists, the campaign that helped Baltic states win independence still inspires activists the world over. Photo: AFP
The slopes of Lion Rock were lit up on Friday with flashlights and laser pointers. Photo: Winson Wong
Demonstrators offer sparkling visions of unity as an estimated 210,000 people form 60km of human chains to encircle city in ‘Hong Kong Way’
- Starting from 7pm, human chains stretched across city to push for five core demands the government has rejected
- Hongkongers also trek up Lion Rock where they chanted ‘Hongkongers, add oil!’ and ‘Liberate Hong Kong, revolution of our times!”
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Hong Kong protests
The slopes of Lion Rock were lit up on Friday with flashlights and laser pointers. Photo: Winson Wong