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Hong Kong protesters defy Tiananmen vigil ban and enter park
AFP
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Chairman of the Alliance in Support of Patriotic Democratic Movements of China and former Legislative Council member, Lee Cheuk-yan (C), leads a candlelit remembrance with other activists after crossing downed barricades into Victoria Park in Hong Kong. AFP
Chairman of the Alliance in Support of Patriotic Democratic Movements of China and former Legislative Council member, Lee Cheuk-yan (C), leads a candlelit remembrance with other activists after crossing downed barricades into Victoria Park in Hong Kong. AFP

Hong Kong protesters Thursday defied a coronavirus ban against a mass vigil commemorating the anniversary of China's Tiananmen crackdown to enter a landmark city park, AFP reporters on scene said.

Around one hundred people entered Victoria Park after surrounding barriers were toppled, and began massing on football pitches inside, chanting slogans while holding candles.

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(Published 04 June 2020, 16:36 IST)