Tens of thousands of protesters march for universal suffrage on July 1, 2014 in Hong Kong.
Hong Kongers protest for democracy —
Tens of thousands of protesters march for universal suffrage on July 1, 2014 in Hong Kong.
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Thousands gather in sweltering heat in Victoria Park as they await police approval to begin marching.
Hong Kongers protest for democracy —
Thousands gather in sweltering heat in Victoria Park as they await police approval to begin marching.
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Protesters chant slogans against Hong Kong Chief Executive C Y Leung.
Hong Kongers protest for democracy —
Protesters chant slogans against Hong Kong Chief Executive C Y Leung.
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780,000 Hong Kongers voted in an unofficial referendum demanding free elections for the city's next leader.
Hong Kongers protest for democracy —
780,000 Hong Kongers voted in an unofficial referendum demanding free elections for the city's next leader.
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Student activist Joshua Wong, of the group Scholarism, announces he will stage an illegal sit-in in front of the Chief Executive's office. "I may get arrested tonight," he said. "Will you all support me?"
Gallery: Hong Kong's protest —
Student activist Joshua Wong, of the group Scholarism, announces he will stage an illegal sit-in in front of the Chief Executive's office. "I may get arrested tonight," he said. "Will you all support me?"
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