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The annual July 1 march in Hong Kong marks the handover of the British colony to Beijing that took place in 1997. The peaceful demonstration has become a rallying point for the city's pro-democracy activists. It captured the public's attention in 2003, when half a million people marched, angered by proposed national security legislation under Article 23 of the Basic Law.
- Civil Rights Observer says four plain-clothes officers followed and filmed two protesters holding a British colonial-era flag at July 1 march, despite the pair posing no threat
The annual July 1 protest march may not have been as big as in previous years, but much still needs to be done and Hong Kong’s leader must continue to win over the public
The annual July 1 protest march may not have been as big as in previous years, but much still needs to be done and Hong Kong’s leader must continue to win over the public
Two other parties set up in the past seven years – Democracy Groundwork and People Power – also upped their takings.
Two other parties set up in the past seven years – Democracy Groundwork and People Power – also upped their takings.
Reduced turnout seen at annual July 1 pro-democracy rally, while many defy police order to not join procession midway.
Reduced turnout seen at annual July 1 pro-democracy rally, while many defy police order to not join procession midway.
Hundreds of people enjoy events such as lion dance performances organised by Hong Kong Celebrations Association, an umbrella group of about 40 pro-Beijing societies.
Hundreds of people enjoy events such as lion dance performances organised by Hong Kong Celebrations Association, an umbrella group of about 40 pro-Beijing societies.
Attendees at annual demonstration, marking 21st anniversary of city’s return to Chinese rule, defy police warnings by cutting in away from the procession’s official start.
Attendees at annual demonstration, marking 21st anniversary of city’s return to Chinese rule, defy police warnings by cutting in away from the procession’s official start.
The announcement comes as the starting point of the annual Hong Kong event urging greater democracy in China remains a matter of contention.
The announcement comes as the starting point of the annual Hong Kong event urging greater democracy in China remains a matter of contention.
Attacker is believed to be owner or manager of nearby bar, while district councillor Ng Siu-hong opposes liquor licences in quieter Mid-Levels neighbourhoods.
Attacker is believed to be owner or manager of nearby bar, while district councillor Ng Siu-hong opposes liquor licences in quieter Mid-Levels neighbourhoods.
They tell pro-democracy marchers to join procession from the westbound side of Hennessy Road as it moves towards the government headquarters in Admiralty
They tell pro-democracy marchers to join procession from the westbound side of Hennessy Road as it moves towards the government headquarters in Admiralty
Pro-Beijing group Hong Kong Celebrations Association will use soccer pitches for lion and dragon dance performances and workshops, and exhibition on regional integration.
Pro-Beijing group Hong Kong Celebrations Association will use soccer pitches for lion and dragon dance performances and workshops, and exhibition on regional integration.
Hong Kong police chief Stephen Lo doubles down on insistence by authorities that event should start at a lawn in Victoria Park instead, citing security concerns and crowd control.
Hong Kong police chief Stephen Lo doubles down on insistence by authorities that event should start at a lawn in Victoria Park instead, citing security concerns and crowd control.
Civil Human Rights Front asked police for permission to use pedestrian areas in Causeway Bay for gathering point but was refused.
Civil Human Rights Front asked police for permission to use pedestrian areas in Causeway Bay for gathering point but was refused.
Civil Human Rights Front may start annual pro-democracy march outside Victoria Park, as Hong Kong Celebrations Association granted grounds for event.
Civil Human Rights Front may start annual pro-democracy march outside Victoria Park, as Hong Kong Celebrations Association granted grounds for event.
The only exception is if circumstances are ‘exigent’, court says, as human rights activists laud the review outcome
The only exception is if circumstances are ‘exigent’, court says, as human rights activists laud the review outcome
The anti-government event saw its size shrink by almost half to a two-year low.
The anti-government event saw its size shrink by almost half to a two-year low.
If those who joined the July 1 march represent Hong Kong's majority, then where are those people in my neighbourhood?