Thousands of Hongkongers took to the streets on Wednesday for the first police-approved mass protest of the new year. Update: A million attend pro-democracy demo, say organisers, as Hong Kong police halt protest early amid vandalism, tear gas The huge turnout built on a continuing a pro-democracy movement that has reached each corner of the city … Continue reading ‘Resist tyranny, join a union’: Huge turnout as Hongkongers hit the streets for New Year’s Day protest