Published 18:18 IST, October 24th 2019
Hong Kong protesters to rally for Catalan separatists for independence
Hong Kong protesters to rally for Catalan separatists for independence on Thursday. Both arrange separate protests in Hong Kong, Catalonia, and Barcelona.
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Protesters in Hong Kong reportedly plan to hold demonstrations on October 24 in support of Catalan separatists in Spain. scenario in Spain is similar to protests in Chinese-ruled Hong Kong as millions in eir country have raised ir voices demanding freedom. While Hong Kong vents its anger over Beijing’s tightening grip on city, Catalan separatists call for a separate nation for Catalonia and t to be part of Spain. In Hong Kong, protesters seek greater democracy while a smaller group demands independence which is a red line for Communist Party leers in Beijing.
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Hong Kong supports Catalonia
“United We Stand Against Tyranny”, re a poster vertising Thursday’s demonstration of solidarity with protesters in Catalonia featured slogan.
Protesters were called in at 11:00 GMT at Chater Garden in heart of financial centre to demonstrate ir support for Catalonia which is one of few rallies with a permit. On Sunday, many demonstrators in Hong Kong were reportedly seen waving Catalan flag. At same time, in or end of world in Spain, students from Catalonia boycotted classes and protesters stood at strategic targets to cause maximum disruption, including airport serving Barcelona - similar to strategies used by Hong Kong activists. Catalan protesters are angry over conviction of Catalan separatists and also demand independence. On or hand, some Hong Kong protesters asked people to t attend Catalan separatist rally calling it provocative.
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Hong Kong protesters are m and violent: Chinese Foreign Minister
Xie Feng, Commissioner for Chinese Foreign Ministry in Hong Kong, said in a speech on Thursday, that Hong Kong protests are t peaceful but violent and m. He furr claimed that purpose of Hong Kong opposition and foreign forces behind it is to disrupt Hong Kong, overthrow legitimate government, and seize power of governance. He said that y want Hong Kong to have a separate system which is a delusion. Hong Kong is China’s Hong Kong, he quoted.
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(With inputs from ncies)
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16:42 IST, October 24th 2019