Breaking News – Hong Kong parades for democracy
The July first parade, with pro-democracy Members of Parliament, is calling on the public to take to the streets and express their desires for democracy and freedom.
The slogan for the parade includes ‘No Democracy, No Accountability’ and ‘We want general election and government scrutiny.’
Nearly twenty pro-democracy MPs held a public rally on the eve of July first to urge public participation in the parade. Parliamentarian Liu Hueqing said they hope for one hundred thousand people to take to the streets to fight for democracy, freedom and rule of law in Hong Kong.
At the same time, Ms Liu invited those in different sectors with different demands to join in. She said regardless of whether the public is concerned with inflation, poultry control, petrol prices or unemployment, she believes what will unite them all is the desire for increased democracy.
Independent MP, Mr Chen Fangan said that he doesn’t want their rights scrutinised by the government and be eroded by dictatorship and cronyism and also invited the public to join in the parade.
MP Li Zhouren said that the July first parade is to force Beijing to present the work it has done in the areas of inflation and accountability and hopes it don’t score zero in both areas.
The Hong Kong pro-democracy camp has asked the public to wear white during the parade to display the purity of their united hearts.
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