Hong Kong dominates the headlines of most media worldwide today. July 1, the date of the establishment of the HKSAR, has been an important date for demonstrators in Hong Kong since 1997.
If you want to visit Hong Kong to see something which is REALLY UNIQUE here,
July 1 is a good date. However you have
to be SERIOUSLY responsible for your own safety. Look for some safe places or book a hotel
along Hennessy Road
and request a room overseeing the Hennessy
Road. I
would say this is the safest way. But
mind you, you won’t be able to leave the hotel between 2 and 9pm, as there are
road blocks for the demonstrators.
Hong Kong - July 1, 2014
Along Hennessy Road
Depart from the Victoria Park
Gathering at Central
Photo source: Bloomberg
How Many Protestors Are There?
Was about 500,000 yesterday
(July 1, 2014)
Was about 1,000,000 some ten
years ago (July 1, 2003)
With these numbers, do you
think you want to come to Hong Kong and see it
yourself? The good thing is, it happens
VERY PUNCTUALLY once every year on the same date July 1, regardless of weather
or anything.
News Headlines for Hong Kong, July 1, 2014
Now let’s review some of the
headlines from some major media.
Hong
Kong
pro-democracy march attracts tens of thousands.Organisers expect 500,000-strong 1 July rally, and
student activists plan 24-hour occupation of business district.
Huge Crowds Turn Out for Pro-Democracy March in Hong
Kong, Defying Beijing.
Massive Hong Kong Democracy Protest, Unwanted Party-Crashers.
After almost 800,000 Occupy Central 'votes,' Hong
Kong readies for massive protest.
H.K. Police Clear Protesters
After Decade’s Biggest Rally.
South China Morning Post has
this video article. Sit back and take
one step further to get to know the history of Hong Kong demonstration. Highly recommended.
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