HK protesters urge Trump to 'liberate' their city

(8 Sep 2019) Thousands of demonstrators marched in Hong Kong on Sunday, urging US President Donald Trump to "liberate" their city as they press for more democratic freedom in the semi-autonomous Chinese territory.

Protesters converged at a park in central Hong Kong before marching, chanting "Resist Beijing, Liberate Hong Kong" and "Stand with Hong Kong, fight for freedom."

Many of them, clad in black shirts and wearing masks, waved American flags and carried posters that read "President Trump, please liberate Hong Kong."

Riot police stood watch during the march and also gathered in subway stations.

The protests have continued despite the government's announcement last week that it will withdraw the extradition bill that sparked the demonstrations in the semi-autonomous Chinese territory.

The protesters have since widened their demands to include other issues, such as greater democracy in the former British colony.



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