Hong Kong’s Massive Protest Looks Even Bigger From the Air
Set against the stunning backdrop of Hong Kong's tightly packed skyscrapers, this drone video gives the viewer a better sense of the enormity of Monday's demonstrations, part of an ongoing campaign to regain political freedom.Set against the stunning backdrop of Hong Kong’s tightly packed skyscrapers, this drone video gives the viewer a better sense of the enormity of Monday’s demonstrations, part of an ongoing campaign to regain political freedom.
Protesters are demanding reforms ahead of elections in which all candidates are chosen by Beijing.
Speaking of the capital, the government in mainland China is reportedly blocking certain websites in an effort to keep a lid on people power.
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