HONG KONG: Thousands were set to gather for a pro-democracy march on the anniversary of Hong Kong’s handover to China Wednesday, but organizers said turnout at the annual event would be down as momentum wanes after nearly a year of rallies.
Last year’s march saw huge numbers as discontent surged over restrictions by Beijing on how Hong Kong chooses its next leader, with organizers saying a record 510,000 attended.
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