Democracy march in Hong Kong drew 30,000 people, organizers claim – Hong Kong News

www.monstersandcritics.com — A New Year's Day march calling for democracy in Hong Kong drew as many as 30,000 people, organizers claimed Saturday. The crowd marching to the Beijing Liaison Office swelled by the time it ended Friday evening, according to organizers, who initially expected only 10,000 people to take part.

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