New York: Critics of China's communist
government are protesting plans to light the top of New York's
Empire State Building red and yellow to honour that nation's
60th anniversary.
Several supporters of Tibet protested today outside the
iconic building, where a lighting ceremony was planned. The
building often changes its lighting colours to mark holidays
and big events.
Democratic Congressman Anthony Weiner of New York said
the lights should not be used to pay tribute to what he called
"a nation with a shameful history on human rights."
Building spokeswoman Marisa Picker had no immediate
comment.
In China today, the capital of Beijing was wrapped in
tight security ahead of a massive military parade marking 60
years of communist rule.
Bureau Report
First Published: Wednesday, September 30, 2009, 20:33