Hong Kong Pro-Democracy Protests

Oct 02, 2014, 15:02 PM IST
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Donald Choy, member of Hong Kong Forum, Los Angeles, holds signs joins hundreds of demonstrators at Grand Park downtown Los Angeles to show his support for the pro-democracy protesters in Hong Kong that have been dubbed the 'umbrella revolution', in Los Angeles.

Donald Choy, member of Hong Kong Forum, Los Angeles, holds signs joins hundreds of demonstrators at Grand Park downtown Los Angeles to show his support for the pro-democracy protesters in Hong Kong that have been dubbed the 'umbrella revolution', in Los Angeles.

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Hundreds of demonstrators at Grand Park downtown Los Angeles to show their support for the pro-democracy protesters in Hong Kong that have been dubbed the 'umbrella revolution', in Los Angeles.

Hundreds of demonstrators at Grand Park downtown Los Angeles to show their support for the pro-democracy protesters in Hong Kong that have been dubbed the 'umbrella revolution', in Los Angeles.

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Protesters show their solidarity with Hong Kong protesters during a rally, in Times Square in New York.

Protesters show their solidarity with Hong Kong protesters during a rally, in Times Square in New York.

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Pro-democracy supporters rest in the streets where a defaced picture of Hong Kong's Chief Executive Leung Chun-ying is plastered on a sign post.

Pro-democracy supporters rest in the streets where a defaced picture of Hong Kong's Chief Executive Leung Chun-ying is plastered on a sign post.

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Student protesters sit with signs on their fight for democracy in Hong Kong.

Student protesters sit with signs on their fight for democracy in Hong Kong.

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A pro-democracy student protester sprays a water mist over attendants of the massive occupation of the main streets surrounding the finical district in Hong Kong.

A pro-democracy student protester sprays a water mist over attendants of the massive occupation of the main streets surrounding the finical district in Hong Kong.

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Protesters raises a placard with a deface picture of Hong Kong's Chief Executive Leung Chun-ying outside a flag-raising ceremony where Hong Kong's embattled leader attended in Hong Kong.

Protesters raises a placard with a deface picture of Hong Kong's Chief Executive Leung Chun-ying outside a flag-raising ceremony where Hong Kong's embattled leader attended in Hong Kong.

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Pro-democracy activists clear a path for emergency vehicles to go through as they gather on the streets near the government headquarters.

Pro-democracy activists clear a path for emergency vehicles to go through as they gather on the streets near the government headquarters.

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Pro-democracy protesters take afternoon naps on the streets in Hong Kong.

Pro-democracy protesters take afternoon naps on the streets in Hong Kong.

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Hong Kong and Taiwanese student demonstrators shout slogans in support of pro-democracy protests taking place in Hong Kong at the Hong Kong Economic, Trade and Cultural Office in Taipei, Taiwan.

Hong Kong and Taiwanese student demonstrators shout slogans in support of pro-democracy protests taking place in Hong Kong at the Hong Kong Economic, Trade and Cultural Office in Taipei, Taiwan.

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Protesters gather at a main road at the financial central district after riot police use tear gas against them after thousands of people blocked the road in Hong Kong.

Protesters gather at a main road at the financial central district after riot police use tear gas against them after thousands of people blocked the road in Hong Kong.

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Riot police use tear gas against protesters after thousands of people blocked a main road at the financial central district in Hong Kong

Riot police use tear gas against protesters after thousands of people blocked a main road at the financial central district in Hong Kong

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Student protesters mixed with expatriates scuffle with police in an entertainment area in Hong Kong.

Student protesters mixed with expatriates scuffle with police in an entertainment area in Hong Kong.