
Protesters: 'Democracy, now!' —
Protesters marched to Hong Kong's government headquarters to demand democracy in Hong Kong and China.

Protesters: 'Recognize June 4' —
A team of activists carried a massive banner demanding Chinese leaders formally acknowledge what happened on June 4th, 1989

Creating political heat —
Despite heat exceeding 31 C (91 F), up to 3,000 attended the protest, according to organizers.

Demands for democracy —
Hong Kong is currently the only place within Chinese territory where large pro-democracy demonstrations are tolerated.

Uncertainty, fear —
Many Hong Kongers are worried that the city's freedoms are eroding, citing concerns about issues such as press freedom and universal suffrage.

Hong Kong's future? —
Many protesters said they hoped to keep the memory of Tiananmen Square alive for future generations.


