Last year fierce clashes broke out between protesters and police on 1 October, but the introduction of harsh security laws has largely stifled dissent Thousands of riot police were stationed across Hong Kong on Thursday to stamp out any large democracy rallies as the financial hub marked China's National Day under the shadow of a growing crackdown on dissent. The People's Republic of China celebrates its founding on 1 October with a holiday and carefully choreographed festivities.
Hong Kong police out in force to deter protests on China's national day
The Guardian - 1 Oct 2020 03:32
Last year fierce clashes broke out between protesters and police on 1 October, but the introduction of harsh security laws has largely stifled dissent Thousands of riot police were stationed across Hong Kong on Thursday to stamp out any large democracy rallies as the financial hub marked China's National Day under the shadow of a growing crackdown on dissent. The People's Republic of China celebrates its founding on 1 October with a holiday and carefully choreographed festivities.
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