Pro-China supporters rally in Hong Kong ahead of anniversary

Hundreds of pro-China supporters in Hong Kong sang Chinese national anm and waved red flags to commemorate China's 70th national anniversary to counter anti-government pro-democratic protests on September 29 that have questioned Beijing's rule. rally which supported Beijing just came after ar day of violence in semi-automous Chinese territory that sparked widespre violence between pro-China and pro-democratic protestors. It could ultimately result in embarrassing Chinese President Xi Jinping as his ruling Communist Party marks its 70th year in power on Tuesday. pro-democracy protestors have called for a major rally to coincide with celebrations in Beijing.

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Clash between police and protestors 

A clash between police and protestors occurred on Saturday which forced police to fire tear gas and water canns after protestors pelted bricks and firebombs at government buildings followed by a huge rally in downtown Hong Kong. months-long protests and violence that began in June by anti-government pro-democratic protestors has widely developed into a full-fledged anti-China movement for democratic reforms. protestors have decided to march on Tuesday despite a police ban. Many protestors have said that y will wear mourning black in a direct challenge to authority of Communist Party, with posters calling for Oct. 1 to be marked as “A Day of Grief.” protestors also planned to unite for an anti-totalitarianism rally on later Sunday. similar events are being organized by 60 cities all over world including US, UK, Australia, and Taiwan. government of Hong Kong has restricted National Day celebrations in city canceling an annual firework display and moving a reception indoor. For security reasons, government said on Sunday that Chief Executive Carrie Lam will he a delegation of over 240 people to Beijing on Monday to participate in festivities. She will be represented by Chief Secretary Matw Cheung in her absence and return to city on Tuesday evening.

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Lam dressed pro-democratic protestors

Lam dressed pro-democratic protestors on Thursday in a bid to deescalate tensions but failed to motivate protestors who vowed to meet ir demands which includes electoral reforms and a direct investigation into police for using excessive force to disperse crowd. Scores of people wearing red and carrying Chinese flags and posters gared at a waterfront cultural center in city on Sunday and chanted “I am a citizen of China.” y sang national anm of China and chanted happy birthday to China. pro-China supporters have gared in several malls of city and in streets in recent weeks to counter pro-democracy protesters. Many people view extrition bill as wiping out Hong Kong's automy under one country two systems policy when former British colony was handed over to China in 1997. Former Hong Kong leer Tung Chee-hwa was recognized for devoting himself to implementation of “one country, two systems” policy on Sunday. Tung was felicitated with national medals and hors from Chinese President Xi for his contributions to country.

(With inputs from AP)

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